Passive electrical Components

Electric Garage Heaters to the Rescue This Winter

Winter will be here before we know it and soon the temperature in your garage or warehouse is going to get really frigid. Garages do not have the same insulation as homes or other building do, so the temperature inside a garage is similar to the outside temperature; but there is a solution to what the winter season brings. Electric garage heaters allow you to remain warm and comfortable on those frosty days or nights when you are working in your garage. Electric garage heaters are both effective and efficient.

Electric garage heaters are inexpensive to purchase, simple to operate and a perfect heating solution for large garages, warehouses, or other large areas. Electric garage heaters are 100% efficient because all the energy created is converted into heat by an electrical resistor. After the electrical resistor converts the electric current into heat energy, the air is moved past the heating element by an electric fan. Fan-forced electric garage heaters are maintenance free compared to natural gas, propane or hot water garage heaters and are available with varying power levels, so the right garage heater for you depends on your particular application.

Most garage heaters include a built-in thermostat so that the desired temperature is maintained. They deliver clean heat without any odor, no open flame, messy oil, dangerous natural gas, or by-products of combustion. Normally they feature a high temperature cut-out function that will turn the heater off if it gets too hot, so they are safe to use. Some also may include a versatile mounting bracket that allows attachment to the wall and/or ceiling.

So before you get frozen in your tracks in your garage, consider an electric garage heater. A couple things to keep in mind are the square footage you want to heat and if you want one that is stationary or portable.

About the Author

Jake Chambers enjoys working in his garage and giving advice on home improvement projects.