Best Garage Heaters

This device is a perfect option for garages, workshops and warehouses alike since it produces quite a lot of heat in a short period of time. That is achieved thanks to the 5000 W motor that is able to warm up the heating element of the unit up to 135°F in just a few minutes, which makes the heater quite versatile during the colder months of the year as well as in mid-season of fall and spring.

The electric garage heater also has an adjustable thermostat that can be set up anywhere from 45°F to 135°F with a simple turn of a dial. Although it does hold the temperature when the weather outside your garage is moderate, when the real cold sweeps in, the heater will need to be set in a high-power consumption mode in order to retain the indoor warmth. In case the thermostat doesn’t help or a voltage surge has happened you can use a special circuit breaker to restart the device. The only drawback of this feature is that you will have to wait at least 5-10 minutes before you can use the heater again. This is the important part because otherwise, you may damage the non-heating elements of the device.

All in all, despite some minor flaws that don’t affect the effectiveness of the product, the FUH54 from Fahrenheat is a great pick, especially if you are a proud owner of several cars that require some extra warmth during winter.

As for the heat distribution means, the device features a high-power fan that can spread the heat from the heating element across the room. Well, to a certain extent at least. In case you intend using this model in a big garage or a warehouse you may face some issues with the fan being not powerful enough to distribute the warm air. Since the fan can blow the air in one direction, there will still be cold spots in your room. In order to prevent this, you may use two options: installing more than one heater or using a stationary rotating fan that will eliminate the possibility of cold spots appearing in the area.

There is one more thing that you may encounter, though. There might be a slight odor of oil that may occur during the initial run of the appliance, however, as the manufacturer states in the user’s manual, the oil will evaporate from the coils and, eventually, the smell will disappear completely. Hence, all you have to do to get rid of this smell is just leave the heater on for around 2 to 4 hours after you turn it on for the first time.

The installation of this electric garage heater will require some electricity knowledge and unless you had some prior experience with the installation of electric devices we recommend inviting a certified specialist to do the job for you. The heater itself doesn’t have any means of connection to the regular outlets and has to be hardwired into the electrical grid of the building.

To wrap things up, the DR966 offers a variety of options when it comes to warehouses and garages of different sizes and can be adjusted accordingly, thanks to the power output range of 3000-6000 Watts, which makes it suitable for both standard and non-standard room sizes.

The Dyna-Glo RMC-FA60DGD propane gas heater features an electronic ignition, which basically means that it can be started automatically (kindled by the electric spark). Additionally, the unit has two heating settings: low and high, the adjustment of the heat output made easier with a special dial on the side of the housing. This portable gas heater can be connected to the tanks containing 20, 40 and 100 pounds of gas that makes it quite a versatile piece of heating equipment. Hence, you can choose the tank of a proper volume depending on the desired period of heating and the size of the area that the unit is meant to heat up. The convenience features include a handle for when you are carrying the heater from one room to another.

This natural gas heater will stop working if any malfunctions occur during the operation. The integrated safety sensor provides immediate shutdown of the heater. If this gas heater tips over, it will be switched off; likewise, the Overheat Auto-Shut-Off Protection will prevent the heater from overheating and the pressure switch installed on the heater back will let you turn the heater off manually in the event of an emergency.

In conclusion, this propane heater from Dyna-Glo is one of the best garage heaters, thanks to an enormous power output of almost 17.5 kW that will be more than enough for the needs of the most sophisticated car owners.

This garage heater from Dimplex is fairly easy to operate and assemble since it comes supplied with all the hardware needed to mount the heater on the wall or ceiling. A mounting bracket included in the package allows directing the air flow where you need it the most. Additionally, the unit has a high-quality fan that lets the air out fast and evenly enough to cover a sizeable area.

As mentioned above, the appliance is equipped with an adjustable manual thermostat that can be used to maintain a constant temperature indoors. To set up the desired temperature you will need to turn the control knob clockwise. After that, the yellow light will turn on indicating that the thermostat has started working. When the desired temperature level is reached you can save it by turning the knob counterclockwise until you hear a click and the yellow indicator will be turned off.

As for the safety measures, this electric garage heater features a standard circuit breaker that won’t let the device overheat in case of thermostat failure, electrical surge, or voltage jump.

The design of this model features a special powder coating that combines polyester and epoxy, which prevents the housing from getting rusty and the paint from fading in the long term.

If you are looking for an effective device that will help you save up on the electricity bills then the Dimplex DGWH4031 is the right model for you. Energy-efficient, compact, and reliable are, perhaps the best words to describe this little convenient heater.

There is a high-quality heating element made of quartz that will effectively warm up in just a couple of minutes after being turned on. The main selling point of quartz-made heating elements is their ability to get hot faster than any other material available on the market today. Although it is highly energy-effective to use such elements, there is one flaw about them - sometimes they emit too much heat. This basically means that the heater, especially if it is left unattended at high power settings, may cause damage to the objects that are in front of or adjacent to it. Thus, it is strongly recommended by the manufacturer to install the unit at least 6 feet above the ground.

Fortunately, the device is equipped with a convenient handle that you can use to install the heater on the wall or simply hang it from the ceiling. The only drawback, however, is the infrared nature of the heating element that can only emit heat in one direction and there is no means of active heat distribution in the package. Although the heater comes packaged with mounting hardware, its quality leaves something to be desired. Thus, we advise you to purchase screws of better quality in case you decide to mount the unit to the ceiling. Alternatively, the heater can be installed on the wall for stationary use, in case you don’t need to turn it on all the time.

As for the handy features, this electric garage heater has a special lamp that will illuminate the area during the nighttime or when it's too dark in the garage. What makes the light function even handier is the fact that it is powered independently from the heating elements.

All these features combined in a tiny metal box make the Optimus H-9010 one of the best garage heaters designed for small premises. Quiet, effective, and convenient - these features make it a top pick for garages and warehouses with the size of up to 300 square feet.