Propane Garage Heaters – Models and Styles
Propane garage heaters are usually the simplest solution for heating your barn, Â workshop, or garage. When someone is looking to purchase one there are a couple common questions coming to mind since there are many options, features, and fuel types that are available.
Propane garage heater is a good alternative for heating not only residential homes but also offices and commercial applications. In the cold season it’s quite hard to heat our homes, but there are many people who also are in their garages. Using electricity is often a waste of money, especially in colder climates, because a garage isn’t as well insulated as your home in most cases. Using a wood stove is also costly, and isn’t very efficiently burning. You also have to consider the carcinogens this causes too.
Propane garage heaters come in a wide range of models and styles. Most models have their own built in thermostat, and include instructional video and mounting hardware. You’ll need to allow enough clearance around the unit, and of course have a window cracked.
No matter what you are looking for you will probably be able to find it. Start by checking with your local retailers, such as home improvement outlets, and even mass marketing chains. Prices range greatly depending on the product, from under $100 to well into the thousands. There are online websites that are price comparison companies show many stores in one location. It is still a good idea to check each site, to see what extra charges are not shown, like shipping and taxes. It is a good idea to look at any guarantees or warranties are offered as well.
There are some tips when purchasing a propane garage heater. When you are looking a features, try to find one with thermostat controlling, so it will shut down at a certain temperature. Try to find one with a low oxygen censor, which will turn the unit off when levels are too low. Make sure you place it in an area that allows adequate clearance around the unit, even it if is a roof beam or wall mounted unit. This varies depending in the size and output, so check with each product for specifications.
When connecting the heating unit to a tank, remember that the threads are reversed, left to tighten. You can check for leakage by filling a spray bottle with light soapy water and spray all the connections while pressurized, it bubble form you have a leak. If you have any concerns about carbon monoxide, you can purchase a monitor from most hardware stores or home improvement outlets for around $20.
Considering how much it cost to heat a garage in the cold season, it is easy to see why many use propane heaters instead. The energy savings greatly out weighs the initial cost.
June 7th, 2010 at 6:48 am
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