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Old 10-19-2020, 02:41 PM
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Moving into the girlfriends place in a couple of weeks. It's currently listed and could sell anywhere from 2 or 12 months.

I either need a heated storage unit, approx $200/month or buy an electric heater for her garage. Only considering electric.

Garage is 19x19x10, want to keep around 5 to 10 degrees, for some furniture and electronics.

Here are a couple of options I found on Home Depot.

Dyna-Glo Pro 240 Volt 7500 Watt Electric Garage Heater - $250
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Dimplex Compact Unit Heater -$220

Either of these any good? I've only had forced air in my garages before.
Any other recommendations or places to buy from? Any other considerations?
Could spend up to $500, cause we can take it with us when we move.
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Old 10-19-2020, 02:44 PM
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i heat my 16x24 garage with one and it works good. Princess auto is where i found mine, it has a 3000, 4000, 5000 watt switch on it. I think it was about $179.
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Old 10-19-2020, 03:59 PM
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i heat my 16x24 garage with one and it works good. Princess auto is where i found mine, it has a 3000, 4000, 5000 watt switch on it. I think it was about $179.
Good thread timing as my garage furnace needs to be replaced. It's a tiny old house furnace from many years ago but has some issues.


I wanted to go with a small overhead one but seen an electric one in a friends garage but he hadn't used it yet.

Curious as to your power bills, did they increase a lot? And do you just plug it in to a wall socket or have to wire it in?



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Old 10-19-2020, 04:14 PM
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Is the garage currently wired for a decent size 220V receptacle?

I have bought two different 220V electric heaters, basic construction heaters with a fan in them for around $90 at Rona, I think that may have been a sale.
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Old 10-19-2020, 04:16 PM
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Watching this thread with curiosity as well.

Am considering getting 240V into my garage so I can run a ceiling-mounted electric heater. One I am looking at is this one:

https://www.princessauto.com/en/deta...at/A-p8678476e
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Old 10-19-2020, 04:38 PM
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Is the garage currently wired for a decent size 220V receptacle?

I have bought two different 220V electric heaters, basic construction heaters with a fan in them for around $90 at Rona, I think that may have been a sale.
No. Just standard plug receptacles
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No. Just standard plug receptacles
might be a problem
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Old 10-19-2020, 06:33 PM
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Standard plug receptacles/wiring means no 220V heaters. I have a Dimplex 4500 watt 220V with a fan in my garage until I eventually get around to throwing in a gas heater. Keeps my 20' x 24' garage comfortable even on the coldest days, but it's attached and partially buried as it's a rear walk/drive out garage. Adds about $80 to $100 a month to my electrical bill in the winter. Never considered 110V heaters which are likely in the 1500 W range, but can't see them doing much more than keeping things above freezing.
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Old 10-19-2020, 07:32 PM
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Standard plug receptacles/wiring means no 220V heaters. I have a Dimplex 4500 watt 220V with a fan in my garage until I eventually get around to throwing in a gas heater. Keeps my 20' x 24' garage comfortable even on the coldest days, but it's attached and partially buried as it's a rear walk/drive out garage. Adds about $80 to $100 a month to my electrical bill in the winter. Never considered 110V heaters which are likely in the 1500 W range, but can't see them doing much more than keeping things above freezing.
****...this is getting more expensive. lol.
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Old 10-20-2020, 07:53 AM
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Is the garage currently wired for a decent size 220V receptacle?

I have bought two different 220V electric heaters, basic construction heaters with a fan in them for around $90 at Rona, I think that may have been a sale.
If it's 220 you will likely need a 30 amp circuit
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Old 10-20-2020, 07:55 AM
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Good thread timing as my garage furnace needs to be replaced. It's a tiny old house furnace from many years ago but has some issues.


I wanted to go with a small overhead one but seen an electric one in a friends garage but he hadn't used it yet.

Curious as to your power bills, did they increase a lot? And do you just plug it in to a wall socket or have to wire it in?



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I had to put a 30amp circuit in. It increases my monthly power bill by about $50/month. My garage is new construction.
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Old 10-20-2020, 08:48 AM
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Did the calculation few years back for my cabin before All the extra charges on power bill. Thus for X number of BTU,s natural gas was about $1.00, propane $2.00 and electricity $4.00. Pick your medicine.
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Old 10-20-2020, 09:09 AM
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If it is for temporary use you would be better off with a radiant propane construction heater.
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Old 10-20-2020, 09:47 AM
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If it is for temporary use you would be better off with a radiant propane construction heater.
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I know you said only considering electric but only 110V 15 amp power won’t be enough when the temps fall below -20 for a few days IMO
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Old 10-20-2020, 11:05 AM
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Its super easy and cheap to wire in 220v. And it'll add to the value of the home.
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Old 10-20-2020, 12:36 PM
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It would only be easy and cheap to wire if the panel was nearby, if there was room in the panel for a two pole breaker, and if there was capacity on the house existing service for the substantial additional heating load. It would probably need to be a 30 amp circuit.
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Old 10-20-2020, 03:00 PM
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I used two of these in a 4 car attached garage in Calgary and it kept it above freezing, no problem. Biggest advantage is there is no fan and no fire hazard from this style, plus they are thermostatically controlled. They are about 80 bucks each.


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Old 10-20-2020, 04:27 PM
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It would only be easy and cheap to wire if the panel was nearby, if there was room in the panel for a two pole breaker, and if there was capacity on the house existing service for the substantial additional heating load. It would probably need to be a 30 amp circuit.
If op has a full panel that's another conversation and needs to be remedied. Otherwise all id do is add a double pull 30amp breaker and run BX. Its not that difficult tbf.
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Old 10-20-2020, 05:35 PM
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As far as efficiency goes, electric is electric?

Get a 1500w baseboard style heater and plug it in but that is probably lacking as well?

Probably only 1 curcuit in the garage or maybe 2.

Is the garage insulated?





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Old 10-20-2020, 07:39 PM
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Just installed a Dimplex 220v electric heater in single garage in Leduc. Keeps it warm enough to work in. $100.80 at Lowe’s right now on 20th.
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