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Figure out how much heat you need using this heat load calculator.

You might find this heat load calculator helpful. With good insulation and tight construction, you should be fine with the HD45.

The first step is to figure out how much heat you need. The calculator below is quick, easy, and accurate. Give it a try and let us know what you come up with for a heat requirement. heat load calculator

There's a lot of good info, including a great FAQ section here: Choosing a natural gas infrared garage heater Kevin

Electric heat is 100% efficient; power in = heat out (forced air electric heaters are slightly less than 100% because they use some energy to move the air instead of warming it) . Even though electric is 100% efficient, it may not be as cost effective to run as a different energy source like...

Angled is definitely the way to go. You'll get more even distribution of heat vs mounting it straight.

Based on national average propane, natural gas, and electric costs: natural gas is least expensive to run, followed by electric, then propane. FUEL / ENERGY CONTENT / UNIT PRICE / HEAT CONVERSION EFFICIENCY / COST PER MILLION BTU / COST PER HOUR (100,000 BTU/HR) Propane 92,000 BTU/gal $3.00...

Have you considered wall mount solar collectors? They'd keep the garage warmer in general in winter and you could use the gas heater boost the tempearature when you need to. Also, how well insulated is the garage? Ideally once the garage is warmed up the heater shouldn't have to run much to...

The overall cost of ownership is what I'd look at. Overall cost of ownership = equipment + installation + lifetime energy cost to operate + maintenance Unless you're looking at geothermal (very expensive equipment and installation), the biggest cost will be lifetime energy cost to operate...

That's a great idea! It might also help cool the house in the summertime if you reversed the fan and pulled warm air from the house into the attic...

Have you considered wall mount solar air heaters? http://www.yoursolarhome.com/solution_solarsheat_pak2.html They look to be simple and easy to install. Kevin

I recommend placing the heater in the back right corner (near the window) and aiming it diagonally across the garage. As Tim said, thermostat in the opposite corner would work well. You may want to consider insulation - it will definitely pay for itself if you plan to be in the garage / keep...