I have a Stanley 675919 portable space heater which I use out in my 20x22 garage. While I have no expectations on it being able to heat the garage, but it falls very short of my needs. I can stand 3 feet in front of it and feel absolutely no heat or air movement. I'm looking for a 110 volt space heater that can heat the area I'm in. What do you suggest? Thanks.
110 Volt Space Heater Recommendations
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cvairwerks
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I used to heat my garage with a milkhouse unit like this:
Only problem is that under 50F, it ran continuous. I've since moved to a 17K BTU window unit that heats and cools, and it's much more efficient and works a heck of a lot better.
Only problem is that under 50F, it ran continuous. I've since moved to a 17K BTU window unit that heats and cools, and it's much more efficient and works a heck of a lot better.
Phuckin' Jim
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Remember that any 1500 watt electric heater will only give you 5120 btu.
Unless you go with a heat pump like others have done.
Unless you go with a heat pump like others have done.
finn
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Space heaters using resistance elements approach 100% efficiency. You need more heaters, along with circuits to support them, or step up to 240 v circuits and heaters.
Heat pumps by design operate above 100%, but may struggle at extremely low ambients. They don’t cost $19.95 at Walmart, either.
fitter30
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Radiate heater heats objects like u
are you limited to 120 volt? how many circuits do you have, do you have a subpanel and what is the amperage running to it.
a 120 volt heater on 15 amp will do very little to add any heat .
another factor is your insulation value too.
a 120 volt heater on 15 amp will do very little to add any heat .
another factor is your insulation value too.
dave*99
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You will need more watts. More Btu's
What is your outdoor temperature? Is the garage insulated.
120V heaters will not go very far as you have observed.
Can you connect to 240V?
These are readily available. 5000W. Amazon.
There are propane and natural gas options too.
What is your outdoor temperature? Is the garage insulated.
120V heaters will not go very far as you have observed.
Can you connect to 240V?
These are readily available. 5000W. Amazon.
There are propane and natural gas options too.
Your problem is 1500W doesn't do much for that big a space. You will feel a radiant one more though as it projects.
I second the 240v box heater idea.
Or find used free/cheap 240v baseboards you can gang up on a 20-30A circuit.
I second the 240v box heater idea.
Or find used free/cheap 240v baseboards you can gang up on a 20-30A circuit.
dcg9381
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I use ventless propane heaters. Apparently they can cause condensation issues up north, but they work great for me in Texas. 30K BTUs is a lot of heat.
As others have mentioned, you won't get more than 1500 watts. If that's not getting it done, a different heater on the same circuit type won't make much difference.
I have had luck heating 380-400 sqft 5th wheels with 2 x 1500 watt heaters when it's 20-30 outside.
As others have mentioned, you won't get more than 1500 watts. If that's not getting it done, a different heater on the same circuit type won't make much difference.
I have had luck heating 380-400 sqft 5th wheels with 2 x 1500 watt heaters when it's 20-30 outside.
AldeanFan
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You’ll have to keep it going all the time.
I hear my travel trailer with a 1500w heater and as long as I keep it on it will stay 70F even down to well below freezing, but I’d you shut it off and let the trailer get cold you won’t get it warm again until the outside temperature comes back up.
I hear my travel trailer with a 1500w heater and as long as I keep it on it will stay 70F even down to well below freezing, but I’d you shut it off and let the trailer get cold you won’t get it warm again until the outside temperature comes back up.
Like the others have said, you need more heater, but you won't do it on 120 volts.
If you can not do 240 volt or don't want to put in something permanent it is time to look into propane of kerosene heaters.
Perhaps,
https://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200664975_200664975
or,
https://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200307957_200307957
If you can not do 240 volt or don't want to put in something permanent it is time to look into propane of kerosene heaters.
Perhaps,
https://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200664975_200664975
or,
https://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200307957_200307957
AldeanFan
Well-known member
What are you using the garage for?
Can you partition off a section and heat just that?
A friend with a large garage needed only a work bench and tool chest for the work he was doing so he made temporary walls out of welding screens and harbour freight moving blankets and partitioned off a 10x10 work area and heated just that small area.
Can you partition off a section and heat just that?
A friend with a large garage needed only a work bench and tool chest for the work he was doing so he made temporary walls out of welding screens and harbour freight moving blankets and partitioned off a 10x10 work area and heated just that small area.
kaymccampbell
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Mostly, I just add a layer or two, which gets shed once I get moving. And I wear a hat/headband, which makes an amazing difference. The only time I need a heater is when I'm going to be stationary at the bench for a long time in freezing weather. Then I have a little 750-1500 watt heater that is usually just set on low.
mike93lx
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Infrared is your only hope on 120v. Heat stuff/people instead of the air.