Can an infrared heater heat a garage?
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Can an infrared heater heat a garage?
If you plan on working on a project in your garage, particularly with wood or paints, an infrared heater may be the best heater for a garage because it doesn’t raise dust or keep dust airborne.
What size infrared heater do I need for my garage?
A basic rule of thumb for forced-air heaters is 45,000 Btu to heat a two- to 2-1/2 car garage, and a 60,000 Btu garage heater for a three-car garage. The makers of low-intensity infrared tube heaters say that 30,000 Btu can heat a two to 2-1/2 car garage, and suggest 50,000 for a three-car garage.
Is infrared heater better than gas?
Infrared heaters provide targeted heat directly at the desired objects and people. Since the infrared rays do not heat the air, much less energy is required for the same level of comfort. Therefore, infrared heaters use approximately 60% less energy than gas heaters.
What type of heater is best for a garage?
Comparison of the best garage heaters
| Make | Power source | |
|---|---|---|
| Best kerosene garage heater | Sengoku | Kerosene |
| Best garage heater for small spaces/best garage heater for insulated garages | Dr. Infrared | Electric |
| Best portable garage heater | Mr. Heater | Propane |
| Best garage heater if money is no object | Modine | Natural gas |
Is infrared heat more efficient than forced-air?
In addition to greater creature comfort, infrared heating systems can save as much as 50% or more in energy consumption compared to most forced air systems such as unit heaters.
How many BTU do I need to heat a 2 car garage?
30,000 – 50,000 BTU
To heat an average two car garage, you’ll need a garage heater that is capable of heating roughly 6,000 – 9,000 cubic feet of air. We recommend getting a 30,000 – 50,000 BTU garage heater to get your two car garage to a comfortable temperature.
Are gas infrared heaters good?
While that might work for some applications, independent reports reveal that gas-fired infrared heating can save anywhere from 20 to 50 percent in fuel consumption over forced-air heating. There are two types of infrared heating: high intensity and low intensity. High-intensity heaters have been around since the 1950s.
