There are both infrared and convection electric garage heaters currently available on the market. A closer look at both the models is merited to decide which will be the best for your situation.
One of the most underused but potentially valuable space in any home during the winter months is the garage. Because garages are often quite cold in winter months, they are often a neglected and ignored space for much of the year. Installing an electric garage heater can be just the answer to regaining this under utilized space year-round.
But What Makes Infrared Heaters Work? Electricmagnetic waves that transfer thermal energy is the basis of infrared heating. In other words, with an infrared heater an object or body is heated, while with convection heaters, the entire room is heated. So you will need to decide which is right for you - heating a spot or a person, or heating an entire space - when selecting your electric garage heater. If you decide to go with a convection heater, then you will need to know the exact size of the space you want to heat before you make your purchase. Fortunately, many retailers have online calculators that you can use so that you are able to calculate the precise space to be heated.
There are many different kinds of electric garage heaters on the market. Some examples are stand alone, wall mounted and pole mounted units. You will find that there are many different materials to choose from as well, including quartz, ceramic and metal-sheathed models. Quartz and ceramic are generally the best materials. Why? Because ceramic and quartz elements generate an even, gentle heat within an enclosed space.
In terms of models, unit heaters are by far the most common model on the market and generally can heat your garage the fastest. However, keep in mind that some commercial grade heaters can be quite loud as well because of their large fan and motor and capability to heat the air fast. Generally these models will be mounted either on a ceiling or a wall using brackets.
However, there are also many wall heaters to choose from that may be a good choice for a medium or smaller sized garage space. They usually have smaller fans and are more quiet units, although they can't heat as quickly as the commercial units. For garages with little available wall space, a ceiling heater will be a better choice. However, they have a down side in that they require the ceiling to be completely finished in order to work most efficiently. This is because if the ceiling is unfinished, much of the air will be lost into the beams and joist instead.
The electric garage heaters that are wall mounted are either controlled by a built-in or wall mounted thermostat. You will find that some models will offer the option of built-in or wall mounted while other models will be just built-in or wall mounted only. You should keep this feature in mind when you are making your selection.
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