Heated Garages???

[Paul]

I don't like any fire in a garage. A sealed combustion chamber with an outside air intake is the only type of gas or oil unit that I would use.

I installed a $399 Electric unit that hangs from the ceiling. I installed it myself on a 30 amp 208V circuit. Quiet, safe, and 100% efficient.

My garage is small (about 400 sq ft with a 9' ceiling) and is fully insulated including the door.

[70Sixter]

Last fall I asked my HVAC provider to estimate adding a third heat pump to service my 1200 sq garage with 12 ft ceilings. $4500.00 complete with exposed ducting and elevated outside unit was the answer.

I will do this when I can afford it, just not until I finish insulating the walls. Already installed insulated and hurricane resistant garage doors.

I want cooling and dehumidifying in warm weather, not just heat in cold weather.

[chitowndad]

I'm going to stick to the natural gas units... I'm thinking of starting to plumb the gas and electrical this weekend and if my taxes forecast ok and I don't owe anything I'll pick one up in Feb.

[Rick V]

My house is heated with an oil fired boiler, I had it replaced a couple of years ago, when the old one exploded, not a joke, exploded. Well I requested that the smoke pipe be a single layer type, like what is used on a wood stove. Between the heat from that and a small electric heater at the other end, my garage stays nice and warm. It was 70 this morning while the outside temp was 4. Makes a very nice place to hang out. I also have cable tv and internet down there. I should mention it is a one car garage with an 8 foot ceiling so it is easy to keep warm.

[chitowndad]

My buddy came over today and we ran a natural gas line to the garage! I thought it was only going to take 30 minutes but it took like 4 hours! Dang. Next I'll run a new electrical line to the garage (that's easier).

We did manage to put a dent in my kegerator, perhaps that's why it took 4 hours... I have blue moon on tap and it's almost empty... Next on tap is Leinnies Red, my favorite!!!

-Steve

[chitowndad]

Can you believe that it took me 2.5 years to finally buy the ceiling mounted 75,000 BTU heater - other priorities keep popping up. Now I've got a fun summer project!

[RandallNeighbour]

You guys need to move to Houston, Texas.

We get FREE garage heating all year long (almost). The house too!

I guess we're just lucky that way.