Modine or Mr. Heater?

[The Cobbler]

wanting to purchase a Nat gas ceiling heater for my garage build, pro's / cons of Modine or Mr Heater? . I can get either one for about the same price , just wondering if there's a reason to go with one over the other

thanks

 

[The Cobbler]

anybody?

 

[AldeanFan]

I have a mr heater, it's been great. They sell them everywhere so parts are easy to come by. I don't have any experience with the modine

 

[93calypsohatch]

How can you get them for the same price? I am also looking at both of them and seems the modine is almost $200 more.

Who has the best price on the modine?

 

[The Cobbler]

How can you get them for the same price? I am also looking at both of them and seems the modine is almost $200 more.

Who has the best price on the modine?

From a wholesaler supplier I can get the Modine for about the same price as Mr Heater at retail

 

[CNGsaves]

I'd go for the Modine Hot Dawg in your situation since you've got wholesale connection to get better pricing.

Modine is among the top 3 brands including Reznor and Sterling.

I consider Mr Heater and lower tier brand, compared to those top 3.

 

[mark11]

I just put in a Hot Dawg that I ordered from djsonline.com. It shipped the same day I ordered and was the best price I found.

 

[The Cobbler]

Thanks for the input!

 

[The Cobbler]

Picked up the 30k btu Modine Hot Dawg for $600 (CDN) from the wholesaler .

 

[cowboyjosh]

Reznor, Modine, or Sterling if you want trouble free heat. Mr. Heater if you want to learn to troubleshoot and work on a garage heater.

 

[longlivepunk]

So I'm in the same situation right now, and it looks like I can get a Modine, a Mr. Heater, or an ADP all for around $700-$800 and I know sweet f**k-all about HVAC stuff. I've pretty much knocked Mr. Heater out of the running, but anyone have input on Modine vs. ADP?

Thanks!

EDIT: I should mention that in my garage I will be working on motorcycles and small engines (there may be gas vapors), there will be an oxy-acetylene setup, and other possible flammables such as paint and cleaners. (from what I understand I should be going with a sealed combustion unit?)

 

[crooklyn]

I went with MR Heater 50k BTU from Princes Auto. It was $200 off so I ended up paying $500 for it. A friend a work has the same heater and hasn't had any problems with it.

 

[dave67fd]

So I'm in the same situation right now, and it looks like I can get a Modine, a Mr. Heater, or an ADP all for around $700-$800 and I know sweet f**k-all about HVAC stuff. I've pretty much knocked Mr. Heater out of the running, but anyone have input on Modine vs. ADP?

Thanks!

EDIT: I should mention that in my garage I will be working on motorcycles and small engines (there may be gas vapors), there will be an oxy-acetylene setup, and other possible flammables such as paint and cleaners. (from what I understand I should be going with a sealed combustion unit?)

It may depend on the size of your garage, natural venting you have and how much you plan to paint/clean etc... The SC heaters are a safer bet but not always needed. Doubtfull you will acumulate enough vapors to blow the place up as you would most likely be asphxiated well before that.

I use paint, cleaners, weld etc.. but not in excess but I also have a cheap clean air filter system.
Don't discount the Mr. Heaters. A "large" majority of GJ members own them and have had good luck with them, me being one.

 

[mikester]

Ive has a Modine HDS in my garage for almost 9 years. I went with the HDS over the HD because I paint stuff out in my garage during the winter and I didnt want any issues. Exhaust goes up through the roof, intake comes in directly behind the unit through the side wall. When I first got it the circuit board had an issue but Modine sent me another one and it was fine after that.

 

[lucky3]

Get a beacon Morris from Menard's. A ng ones $600. It's a rebadged sterrling made in the USA. It's better then the entry model modine because it can use outside air which is good if your painting or using a lot of chemicals.

 

[M-technik-3]

In the process of purchasing a Mr. Heater from Northern Tool, On sale right now for $489.

http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200577751_200577751

 

[Bigscout79]

Menards had the Mr. Heater on sale - 45k I think. It was 373 before tax with the 11% rebate. Ended up buying the Beacon Morris though for 470 after rebate.