Best location for fan forced heater

[Westbank]

Hello,

I'm trying to decide where to mount a 5000 Watts fan forced heater in my garage. I have two options; corner #1 or corner #2 (see diagram below). I would prefer to install it in the corner #1 but it would be close to the attic ladder.

The corner #2 would be correct except the wall thermostat will be 3 ft below. It is a big deal if the wall thermostat is that close ? If I go with corner #2, the hot air would be pushed towards the exterior walls.

Let me know what you think is the best.

Diagram:

 

[p_mori7]

I would go with #2, aimed towards the center of the garage.

I don't think the thermostat location is a problem.

 

[Steevo]

I would go with #2, aimed towards the center of the garage.

I don't think the thermostat location is a problem.

Agree.

 

[Westbank]

p_mori17 & Steevo
Thanks for the feedback.

The left wall and half the back wall are exterior walls. Do you still think the corner #2 is the best choice ?

 

[nwav8tor]

I also think #2 is the better location. Why is the thermostat limited to that particular location? It shouldn't be very difficult to put the stat in a different location, say mid-way down the left or right wall.

Paul