Garage space heaters

markem · 01-05-2017, 11:53 AM

I am in the market for a new space heater for the garage. It needs to be 120V, not 240V.

The one that I have been using is an earlier version of the Lasko 23" ceramic (http://www.homedepot.com/p/Lasko-23-...5320/100669066)

I'd like to get one that doesn't oscillate so far, perhaps not at all, and has a little more heating power. I herf with my garage door open and the blower hitting my feet and legs. It is almost always just me herfing in the garage. When it is a bit warmer, we use the fire pit in the backyard.

Experiences would be very much appreciated. We don't get real cold for long enough to justify putting in a 240V system like they have for outdoor seating in SoCal.

mosesbotbol · 01-05-2017, 12:05 PM

Have used the propane or gas heaters (look like jet engine). Work great, but can be overkill...

bonjing · 01-05-2017, 12:34 PM

I like the dish style heaters, seems to heat up an area quicker than my ceramic heater. I think I have the same Lasko as yours and a dish style heater seems to heat up the room faster than the ceramic, but then again this is in an inclosed room. By the sound of it seems that you keep the heater near your legs, I'm not sure you'd want a dish heater near you.

CigarNut · 01-05-2017, 12:42 PM

I have a dish style heater that I got from Costco and I love it. I augment it with a propane heater, if needed. Unfortunately, it looks like Costco does not carry my heater anymore.

T.G · 01-05-2017, 12:46 PM

Mark,

Going to something much more powerful than a 1500W might not be doable unless you have a 20-amp circuit in your garage. 15A breakers are standard for residential construction and that maxes just shy of 1800W @ 120V, but by NEC, you aren't supposed to load to 100% so you are stuck around 1500.

I've had decent luck with "milk house" style heaters. They don't oscillate at all, but they are compact, more durable than the plastic towers and IMO safer than the dish heaters. The dish heaters are probably the most efficient for single direction heating, but I personally am not crazy about them due to the often chinsy construction and safety issues with an exposed coil.

I had one of those big electric oil radiators in my garage. Worked well when the door is closed, not so much when the rollup was open. :/

14holestogie · 01-05-2017, 05:31 PM

Mark, I don't know if you're stuck on electric heat, but I use something similar to this in my garage to heat my legs and it gets a bit colder here than where you are. https://www.amazon.com/Dyna-Glo-RMC-...erosene+heater

I use mine in an enclosed 3 car garage and have never experienced any carbon monoxide problems, so if you're using it with the door up, you should be fine.

markem · 01-06-2017, 01:32 PM

The kerosene one looks pretty good, Tim. Do you happen to know how good the blower is? One this I find with electric space heaters is that when the fan is up high it is hard for the heater to keep the air very warm.

Wharf Rat · 01-06-2017, 04:17 PM

FYI, 10000 Btu/hr is slightly less than 3000 watts.

markem · 01-07-2017, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by 14holestogie

Mark, I don't know if you're stuck on electric heat, but I use something similar to this in my garage to heat my legs and it gets a bit colder here than where you are. https://www.amazon.com/Dyna-Glo-RMC-...erosene+heater

I use mine in an enclosed 3 car garage and have never experienced any carbon monoxide problems, so if you're using it with the door up, you should be fine.

Picked one of these up yesterday. Same price as Amazon but no shipping delay. Works great. Thanks for the reccommendation!

14holestogie · 01-08-2017, 03:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by markem

Picked one of these up yesterday. Same price as Amazon but no shipping delay. Works great. Thanks for the reccommendation!

Sweet!

01-05-2017, 11:53 AM	#1
markem Bunion Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Second Star on the Right Posts: 22,621 Trading: (47)	Garage space heaters I am in the market for a new space heater for the garage. It needs to be 120V, not 240V. The one that I have been using is an earlier version of the Lasko 23" ceramic (http://www.homedepot.com/p/Lasko-23-...5320/100669066) I'd like to get one that doesn't oscillate so far, perhaps not at all, and has a little more heating power. I herf with my garage door open and the blower hitting my feet and legs. It is almost always just me herfing in the garage. When it is a bit warmer, we use the fire pit in the backyard. Experiences would be very much appreciated. We don't get real cold for long enough to justify putting in a 240V system like they have for outdoor seating in SoCal. __________________ I refuse to belong to any organization that would have me as a member. ~ Groucho Marx

01-05-2017, 12:05 PM	#2
mosesbotbol That's a Corgi Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moses Location: Boston Posts: 6,171 Trading: (6)	Re: Garage space heaters Have used the propane or gas heaters (look like jet engine). Work great, but can be overkill... __________________ Port Wine & Claret \| British Cars \| Welsh Corgi's

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bonjing ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,012 Trading: (39)	Re: Garage space heaters I like the dish style heaters, seems to heat up an area quicker than my ceramic heater. I think I have the same Lasko as yours and a dish style heater seems to heat up the room faster than the ceramic, but then again this is in an inclosed room. By the sound of it seems that you keep the heater near your legs, I'm not sure you'd want a dish heater near you. __________________ Be Excellent to Each Other - Bill & Ted

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CigarNut Fck Cancer! Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Michael Location: Clermont, Florida Posts: 18,042 Trading: (111*)	Re: Garage space heaters I have a dish style heater that I got from Costco and I love it. I augment it with a propane heater, if needed. Unfortunately, it looks like Costco does not carry my heater anymore. __________________ Need Beads? Need Five Finger Bags? 2 of 3 Requirements for use of the CA Rolodex: 100 posts/ 60 day membership/ participation in trade (trader rating). New members can be added at any time.

01-05-2017, 12:46 PM	#5
T.G Grrrrrr Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: The Other Adam Posts: 15,557 Trading: (37)	Re: Garage space heaters Mark, Going to something much more powerful than a 1500W might not be doable unless you have a 20-amp circuit in your garage. 15A breakers are standard for residential construction and that maxes just shy of 1800W @ 120V, but by NEC, you aren't supposed to load to 100% so you are stuck around 1500. I've had decent luck with "milk house" style heaters. They don't oscillate at all, but they are compact, more durable than the plastic towers and IMO safer than the dish heaters. The dish heaters are probably the most efficient for single direction heating, but I personally am not crazy about them due to the often chinsy construction and safety issues with an exposed coil. I had one of those big electric oil radiators in my garage. Worked well when the door is closed, not so much when the rollup was open. :/ Last edited by T.G; 01-05-2017 at 12:52 PM.

01-05-2017, 05:31 PM	#6
14holestogie Serial banter killer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tim Location: Clintonville, WI Posts: 4,341 Trading: (52)	Re: Garage space heaters Mark, I don't know if you're stuck on electric heat, but I use something similar to this in my garage to heat my legs and it gets a bit colder here than where you are. https://www.amazon.com/Dyna-Glo-RMC-...erosene+heater I use mine in an enclosed 3 car garage and have never experienced any carbon monoxide problems, so if you're using it with the door up, you should be fine. __________________ *I loves me a Parti*

01-06-2017, 01:32 PM	#7
markem Bunion Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Second Star on the Right Posts: 22,621 Trading: (47)	Re: Garage space heaters The kerosene one looks pretty good, Tim. Do you happen to know how good the blower is? One this I find with electric space heaters is that when the fan is up high it is hard for the heater to keep the air very warm. __________________ I refuse to belong to any organization that would have me as a member. ~ Groucho Marx

01-06-2017, 04:17 PM	#8
Wharf Rat I'll get up and fly away Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Bob Location: Florence, SC Posts: 786 Trading: (7)	Re: Garage space heaters FYI, 10000 Btu/hr is slightly less than 3000 watts.