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How to Choose a Garage Heater
Most garages are not as insulated as the rest of the home to which they are
connected. This lack of insulation makes it difficult for regular electric space
heaters to provide enough heat to warm these areas. Electric garage heaters are
a convenient way to warm garages. They provide high output heat and blasts of
warm air directly onto the body. Also, electric heat is 100% efficient because
all of the electricity used is converted into heat.
Fan-forced electric garage heaters are inexpensive, easy to operate, and
maintenance-free when compared to hot water, natural gas or propane garage
heaters. They are able to heat areas where other heating solutions may be
difficult to install, expensive or impractical. They convert electrical energy
into heat. The heating element is an electrical resistor. An electric current
flowing through a resistor converts the electrical energy into heat energy. The
air is then moved past the heating element by an electric fan. This reduces the
thermal resistance between the heating element and the air and the heat is
transferred more quickly. The hot air leaves the garage heater and warms the
surrounding area. Although heating is rapid, operation may be noisy because of
the fan.
Here are a couple of other things to consider when purchasing a garage heater:
Thermostat Control
In what way will the heater control the release and
strength of the heat? An included thermostat will cycle the heater to maintain
the desired temperature. Built-in thermostats are featured on most electric
garage heaters. If there is not one on the model you have chosen it is a good
idea to install a wall or unit mounted thermostat to tell the heater when to
run.
Safety Features
The great thing about electric garage heaters is that
they deliver clean heater without any odor, no by-products of combustion, no
open flame, no messy oil and no dangerous natural gas. Electric garage heaters
usually have a feature call high temperature cut-out that turns the heater off
if it gets too hot.
Maintenance
There is very little maintenance involved when you purchase
an electric garage heater. The casing is usually treated for corrosion
resistance. The only moving parts are the motors and fan assemblies which are
easily replaceable.
Placement
Some electric garage heaters include a versatile mounting
bracket that allows attachment to the wall and/or ceiling. It is important to
keep in mind the manufacturer's recommended clearances from walls, ceilings and
combustible materials. Also, never use the heater when flammable gases or
particles are present in the air. The circuit feeding the heater must also be
sufficient to carry the amperage the heater requires. Electric garage heaters
are usually available in a permanently installed hardwired configuration or a
plugged-in portable configuration that will often require a special receptacle.
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