Is there a ceiling-mount heater that everyone agrees on is good?

[ace3]

I've been looking at the Modine Hot Dawg HD75 (60k btu) heater for my garage, but only because I'm unaware of any other products.

Stats:

-3+ car (~1000sqft)
-high (14ft) ceilings
-insulated walls & ceiling
-Nebraska winters (sub zero at times)
-would like tshirt/jeans
-natural gas already plumbed
-horizontal vent needed
-thermostat already wired



Any others I should be looking into? I want ceiling mounted, flush would be best.

 

[dipper]

I would also look at Mr. Heater's from www.northerntool.com. I got a 45kbtu for my garage. They also have a 75k. I recall them being cheaper than the modine's but also getting alot of good reviews from this and other sites.

 

[Junkman]

I have a Mr. Heater, and it was problematic right out of the box. I contacted Mr. Heater, and they immediately sent me repair parts to resolve the problem. Mine might have been a fluke, but the service that I received from the company was first notch. I couldn't be happier with the unit now that it is working properly. The problem was that the circuit board got cracked during shipping. The fix took all of 5 minutes to resolve. No matter what brand you purchase, check it completely prior to putting it up. It is a lot easier to fix on the ground than it is on a ladder.

 

[dipper]

The problem was that the circuit board got cracked during shipping.

could have even been a quality control thing too. Glad to hear of the great service from mr. heater. Can't wait to get mine fired up!

 

[scokat916]

I just installed a mr heater 75k at the end of September. I wish I would have ordered it a week later and saved 30% using Microsoft Live cashback.

 

[fireman]

I've had my 75K Mr. Heater for 3 years. It's awesome. There's nothing better than a warm shop when it's freezing outside.

Jim

 

[riskyvt]

I'm heating a 74x30 workshop with 11' ceilings with a pair of Mr. Heater Big Maxx propane units. They bring the ambient air temperature up to whatever you like in a matter of minutes....very pleased with their purchase from Northern Tool.

A link to my build thread: http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=11929&highlight=74x30

 

[russlaferrera]

I have a Sterling Heater. Love it . Google "Little greenhouse" They have many heaters and you can compare.

 

[Junkman]

I'm heating a 74x30 workshop with 11' ceilings with a pair of Mr. Heater Big Maxx propane units. They bring the ambient air temperature up to whatever you like in a matter of minutes....very pleased with their purchase from Northern Tool.

A link to my build thread: http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=11929&highlight=74x30

I have found that the heat tends to stay at the ceiling, and that I need to have a fan placed in the garage to circulate it down to the lower area. I have an 11' ceiling, and have the thermostat set 5' from the floor. If I don't use the fan, then the heater will keep cranking out heat until it satisfies the thermostat, and that just a few feet higher, the temperature is considerably degrees higher. I have the unit mounted close to the ceiling, and the louvers are pointed downward at a 30 degree angle to provide heat to the whole garage.. 28' x 38'.

 

[bans25]

I just installed a mr heater 75k at the end of September. I wish I would have ordered it a week later and saved 30% using Microsoft Live cashback.

Is the 30% deal still happening?