Garages are often considered little more than storage areas, the place where we put our cars, lawn equipment, and maybe some boxed-up household goods or tools. With a little work, however, this extra space can be turned into a project area, a workout spot or a roomy place to relax and play.

If your garage isn’t already connected to your home’s heating system, you’ll have to find a way to keep the area warm during the winter. A garage heater, or space heater, is a good option for effectively heating your garage when you need it.

• Ceramic heaters – Small ceramic or porcelain heaters are most effective in small spaces. They generate quite a bit of heat, but they are not good at warming the large open areas you find in many garages. Smaller heaters also take longer to warm the space to a tolerable temperature. If you intend to use the garage for short periods at a time, a ceramic heater may not be powerful enough for your needs.
• Kerosene heaters – These heaters, which use standard kerosene for fuel, generate good amounts of heat and are easy to move around and maintain. They usually have an easy-to-use electric starter. Many models do not have thermostats, so it can be a challenge to control your garage temperature with a heater like this. Kerosene heaters are also more dangerous because of the flammable fuel and the fumes.
• Gas heaters – Professionally installed gas heaters are reliable and efficient sources of heat that use natural gas as fuel. These types of heaters can warm a space of about 1,000 square feet, which is approximately the size of a standard two-car garage. Gas heaters give you an inexpensive heating option, made even more convenient if you can add it to existing natural gas utility service for your home.

Since 1969, Bradley Mechanical has been serving the HVAC, plumbing and indoor air quality needs of Central Virginia homeowners. Contact us todayfor help choosing a garage heater that will turn your garage into a warm and comfortable space to spend family and leisure time.

Our goal is to help educate our customers about energy and home comfort issues (specific to HVAC systems).  For more information about garage heaters and other HVAC topics, download our free Home Comfort Resource guide.

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