Garage Heater Question

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I've only had to deal with temps in the low 30's but I can tell you that walmart sells a little heater with a built in fan for $15 that can get a small room really toasty. One of the few times something cheap and imported actually works better than I expected. I bet two or three would give you nice heat all around the garage. They are only about 12"x 5" x 5" and sit nicely just about anywhere. It's a cheap way to go and if you dont use it often and just want instant heat wherever you are it might be a good option. You can point them wherever you are working and they really crank out heat for how small and cheap they are. ive had mine in my garage for about 4 years now and still works like a champ. I also use it as my heat gun quite often lol.


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I find those type of heaters operating on the floor in dusty conditions get plugged up frequently. Compressed air from the front to blow it out helps but eventually get plugged with the nano of all dust storms and then that's about it for the little heat boxes.
 

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This is what I had. Natural gas from the factory. Converted my uncles to propane, and keeps the shop nice even below 0 in Idaho.

http://www.modinehvac.com/web/products/residential-gashydronic-unit-heaters-hotdawg.htm

We garage is all electric. Now I did a ductless mini split. Works great, and have AC and dehumidifying as well. I do HVAC for a living, so everything is done at cost. Otherwise, I might just choose to layer clothing to save $$$

https://comfortup.com/products/gree...3gIVzB6tBh1Oygr5EAQYASABEgIOevD_BwE&id=CU1952

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I find those type of heaters operating on the floor in dusty conditions get plugged up frequently. Compressed air from the front to blow it out helps but eventually get plugged with the nano of all dust storms and then that's about it for the little heat boxes.

Well I live in the desert and am surrounded by sand but I havent had any problems. I do blow it out every now and then. I guess they might though if there was more moisture in the air.
 

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