# Garage Heater...Lets Talk **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Off Topic\ **Created:** [January 22, 2015, 1:32pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/garage-heater-lets-talk/271520 "2015-01-22T13:32:59Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![Wahoo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/wahoo/32/8265_2.png) [@Wahoo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Wahoo)\ **Post date:** [January 23, 2015, 9:32am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/garage-heater-lets-talk/271520/21 "2015-01-23T09:32:31Z")
> [@cougarspeed](#): > > It does have autospark. I would guess it is about $100/mo extra in gas but I heat the garage to 45\* 24/7 and say 15-20hrs a week to 65\* My total gas bill is around $300/mo in the winter with heating a 1907 built 3000sqft house to 70ish. Thats not too bad of a heat bill for all of that! i work outside for a living so I’m not using my garage heater until I need it for painting. my house is like 1,100sqft built in the mid 50’s and my gas bill is like $130 these last two months. But I do kept it kinda warm, 72 while I’m home. your house sounds cool! And your garage!! And cars!!! ---
**Author:** ![cougarspeed](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/cougarspeed/32/7468_2.png) [@cougarspeed](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/cougarspeed)\ **Post date:** [January 23, 2015, 10:42am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/garage-heater-lets-talk/271520/22 "2015-01-23T10:42:50Z")
> [@Wahoo](#): > > Thats not too bad of a heat bill for all of that! > > i work outside for a living so I’m not using my garage heater until I need it for painting. > > my house is like 1,100sqft built in the mid 50’s and my gas bill is like $130 these last two months. But I do kept it kinda warm, 72 while I’m home. > > your house sounds cool! And your garage!! And cars!!! :tup: I just sold the house. ---
**Author:** ![Wahoo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/wahoo/32/8265_2.png) [@Wahoo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Wahoo)\ **Post date:** [January 23, 2015, 2:57pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/garage-heater-lets-talk/271520/23 "2015-01-23T14:57:19Z")
> [@cougarspeed](#): > > :tup: I just sold the house. Oh, cool, so did you buy another older home? ---
**Author:** ![Xander](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/xander/32/7597_2.png) [@Xander](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Xander)\ **Post date:** [January 24, 2015, 4:11pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/garage-heater-lets-talk/271520/24 "2015-01-24T16:11:50Z")
I run the hotdawg heater in my garage, runs just as it should, no complaints. X… ---
**Author:** ![cougarspeed](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/cougarspeed/32/7468_2.png) [@cougarspeed](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/cougarspeed)\ **Post date:** [January 24, 2015, 6:41pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/garage-heater-lets-talk/271520/25 "2015-01-24T18:41:39Z")
> [@Wahoo](#): > > Oh, cool, so did you buy another older home? yes ---
**Author:** ![Spam16v](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/spam16v/32/5287_2.png) [@Spam16v](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Spam16v)\ **Post date:** [January 24, 2015, 6:43pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/garage-heater-lets-talk/271520/26 "2015-01-24T18:43:52Z")
Which one can I vent out the wall? ---
**Author:** ![rugsr](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/rugsr/32/7474_2.png) [@rugsr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/rugsr)\ **Post date:** [January 24, 2015, 8:52pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/garage-heater-lets-talk/271520/27 "2015-01-24T20:52:42Z")
Both of the ones I posted can be vented out the wall do to the power vent. What I really like about these models (vs older/other ones) is the “Direct spark ignition”. Meaning you dont have a pilot running 24/7. One thing to note about these two models is that as far as I know it uses the garage air as the intake air, where some other models use the outside air. Some say its less efficent since youre using the hot air you just put out. But the most important thing is what will you be doing in your garage. If youre doing anything that involves fumes you SHOULD probably look for a different model Hot Dawg Low Profile Unit Heater [http://www.modinehvac.com/web/Commercial-HVAC/NaturalPropane-Gas-Unit-Heaters/Hot-Dawg-Low-Profile-Unit-Heater.htm#.VMR3Oi6XDoY](http://www.modinehvac.com/web/Commercial-HVAC/NaturalPropane-Gas-Unit-Heaters/Hot-Dawg-Low-Profile-Unit-Heater.htm#.VMR3Oi6XDoY) Residential Separated Combustion Unit Heater [http://www.modinehvac.com/web/Commercial-HVAC/NaturalPropane-Gas-Unit-Heaters/Residential-Separated-Combustion-Unit-Heater.htm#.VMR3Ui6XDoY](http://www.modinehvac.com/web/Commercial-HVAC/NaturalPropane-Gas-Unit-Heaters/Residential-Separated-Combustion-Unit-Heater.htm#.VMR3Ui6XDoY) I think Im leaning towards the Modine 45K…but the more I think about it for another $90ish I can get the 60k and I can use it for the next house/bigger garage. The only thing holding me back is that the bigger unit will hang 6" lower ---
**Author:** ![Wahoo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/wahoo/32/8265_2.png) [@Wahoo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Wahoo)\ **Post date:** [January 25, 2015, 6:38pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/garage-heater-lets-talk/271520/28 "2015-01-25T18:38:26Z")
My unit heater I got used from work, it’s from the mid 90’s, so it has a standing pilot, but I turn it off when I’m done in the garage. When I go to paint my car I will also turn it off, spray, and then turn it back on once the fumes are gone. my unit heater is a 75,000BTU, which is nice since my garage is more like a 1 and a half car, it can keep it at 75 all day if I wanted. ---
**Author:** ![snowracer101](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/258eb7/32.png) [@snowracer101](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/snowracer101)\ **Post date:** [January 25, 2015, 8:39pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/garage-heater-lets-talk/271520/29 "2015-01-25T20:39:17Z")
not reading too much of this thread, my opinion: wood burning stove. Chopping and splitting wood is a good workout… it’s cheap (pay it self off in a few years) ---
**Author:** ![rugsr](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/rugsr/32/7474_2.png) [@rugsr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/rugsr)\ **Post date:** [January 26, 2015, 7:25am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/garage-heater-lets-talk/271520/30 "2015-01-26T07:25:27Z")
> [@snowracer101](#): > > not reading too much of this thread, my opinion: > > wood burning stove. > > Chopping and splitting wood is a good workout… it’s cheap (pay it self off in a few years) I would do this if I had the room…but I need every inch of floor possible ---
**Author:** ![cougarspeed](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/cougarspeed/32/7468_2.png) [@cougarspeed](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/cougarspeed)\ **Post date:** [January 26, 2015, 9:28am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/garage-heater-lets-talk/271520/31 "2015-01-26T09:28:08Z")
I need to go check and see if mine is the 45k or 60k. Whatever it is the air from it is hot as hell and I we(many on here can confirm) work in t-shirts in my garage. It has no problem keeping it 65+ even when its 0 out and two of my exterior walls arent even insulated. I will buy the same unit just larger for my new garage. ---
**Author:** ![slo\_ride](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/49beb7/32.png) [@slo\_ride](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/slo_ride)\ **Post date:** [January 26, 2015, 7:22pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/garage-heater-lets-talk/271520/32 "2015-01-26T19:22:55Z")
i have 2 50k btu units that hang from the ceiling. they are both oil burners though and as i switched the house heating over to NG a couple summers ago i was just running out whatever was left in the tank. when i was running them they could heat up the “upper” garage pretty quickly. the “lower” garage would take a while though because it is 16’ tall. i’ve since separate upper and lower garages with a wall and 50k was plenty for the upper which is probably 28’x40’x9’ and not enough for the lower which is about 28’x50’x16’. i plan to get a wood stove for each sometime in the near future. ---
**Author:** ![Gus](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/gus/32/5112_2.png) [@Gus](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Gus)\ **Post date:** [January 26, 2015, 7:47pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/garage-heater-lets-talk/271520/33 "2015-01-26T19:47:41Z")
> [@cougarspeed](#): > > I need to go check and see if mine is the 45k or 60k. Whatever it is the air from it is hot as hell and I we(many on here can confirm) work in t-shirts in my garage. It has no problem keeping it 65+ even when its 0 out and two of my exterior walls arent even insulated. > > I will buy the same unit just larger for my new garage. I can say that garage is mighty toasty. Drew also has insulation all over the walls, garage doors and ceiling. ---
**Author:** ![rugsr](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/rugsr/32/7474_2.png) [@rugsr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/rugsr)\ **Post date:** [January 26, 2015, 9:44pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/garage-heater-lets-talk/271520/34 "2015-01-26T21:44:35Z")
Found the Hot dawg 45000 for $575 shipped and the 60000 for $673…Little bit cheaper. I have noticed that some have Aluminum propellers and the more expensive ones have stainless steel in case you guys were wondering [http://hvacbrain.ecomm-search.com/search?keywords=modine+hd45](https://www.hvacbrain.com/ShoppingCart.asp?)[http://www.hvacbrain.com/Modine-HD-60-p/hd%2060-aluminum.htm](http://www.hvacbrain.com/Modine-HD-60-p/hd%2060-aluminum.htm) ---
**Author:** ![Norb\_O](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/norb_o/32/5189_2.png) [@Norb\_O](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Norb_O)\ **Post date:** [February 23, 2015, 1:15pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/garage-heater-lets-talk/271520/35 "2015-02-23T13:15:06Z")
Bump, just bought a new to me heater for the garage. Separated combustion 45K BTU Dayton Fuel Trimmer Plus 4E455, came with a power vent on it. Who do I talk to on here about installation? @Wahoo do you do this on the side? Need to: -Screw unistrut into drywalled ceiling of garage -hang threaded rod -hang heater itself -tap into gas line from basement (i’d say it’s about 20’ of distance with half a dozen elbows to get to the garage ceiling). I am assuming I can’t tap into the dedicated furnace gas line, it has to be off the main run? Heater takes 1/2" pipe -make penetration in outside wall, i’d be doing a horizontal vent run of about 5’ or less. The wall is insulated and drywalled on the inside, with regular vinyl siding outside. -Can wire it myself ---
**Author:** ![cougarspeed](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/cougarspeed/32/7468_2.png) [@cougarspeed](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/cougarspeed)\ **Post date:** [February 23, 2015, 1:23pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/garage-heater-lets-talk/271520/36 "2015-02-23T13:23:29Z")
> [@Norb O](#): > > Bump, just bought a new to me heater for the garage. Separated combustion 45K BTU Dayton Fuel Trimmer Plus 4E455, came with a power vent on it. > > Who do I talk to on here about installation? @**[Wahoo](http://www.nyspeed.com/member.php?u=4899)** do you do this on the side? > > Need to: > -Screw unistrut into drywalled ceiling of garage > -hang threaded rod > -hang heater itself > -tap into gas line from basement (i’d say it’s about 20’ of distance with half a dozen elbows to get to the garage ceiling). I am assuming I can’t tap into the dedicated furnace gas line, it has to be off the main run? Heater takes 1/2" pipe > -make penetration in outside wall, i’d be doing a horizontal vent run of about 5’ or less. The wall is insulated and drywalled on the inside, with regular vinyl siding outside. > -Can wire it myself Its not bad to DIY if you wanted. We did mine in a day. That said also interested in the same thing if someone is doing this on the side as I just don’t have the time right now. I need a unit installed in my new garage. ---
**Author:** ![Norb\_O](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/norb_o/32/5189_2.png) [@Norb\_O](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Norb_O)\ **Post date:** [February 23, 2015, 2:16pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/garage-heater-lets-talk/271520/37 "2015-02-23T14:16:22Z")
Yeah I don’t have much free time anymore either but mostly I want someone that would be able to tell me “what you’re doing will burn the house down”. ---
**Author:** ![rugsr](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/rugsr/32/7474_2.png) [@rugsr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/rugsr)\ **Post date:** [February 23, 2015, 2:42pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/garage-heater-lets-talk/271520/38 "2015-02-23T14:42:40Z")
The only thing id want someone to look at is where the vent goes through the wall…fires, no thanks Everything else is easy ---
**Author:** ![Wahoo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/wahoo/32/8265_2.png) [@Wahoo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Wahoo)\ **Post date:** [February 23, 2015, 3:08pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/garage-heater-lets-talk/271520/39 "2015-02-23T15:08:45Z")
> [@Norb O](#): > > Bump, just bought a new to me heater for the garage. Separated combustion 45K BTU Dayton Fuel Trimmer Plus 4E455, came with a power vent on it. > > Who do I talk to on here about installation? @**[Wahoo](http://www.nyspeed.com/member.php?u=4899)** do you do this on the side? > > Need to: > -Screw unistrut into drywalled ceiling of garage > -hang threaded rod > -hang heater itself > -tap into gas line from basement (i’d say it’s about 20’ of distance with half a dozen elbows to get to the garage ceiling). I am assuming I can’t tap into the dedicated furnace gas line, it has to be off the main run? Heater takes 1/2" pipe > -make penetration in outside wall, i’d be doing a horizontal vent run of about 5’ or less. The wall is insulated and drywalled on the inside, with regular vinyl siding outside. > -Can wire it myself I can help! It would have to be on the weekend, definitely need at least two guys to hang it (myself and you), although 3 would be better! We can put the exhaust through the roof if you want, shouldn’t be any more difficult unless you prefer wall. Is your garage attached to your home? > [@cougarspeed](#): > > Its not bad to DIY if you wanted. We did mine in a day. > > That said also interested in the same thing if someone is doing this on the side as I just don’t have the time right now. I need a unit installed in my new garage. I just did mine before the november storm, and I don’t know how much you spent on supplies, but for myself with my companys discount the roof penetration alone was around $100, I think the gaslines were probably another $50-$100 and my thats with my garage attached to my home. I took the uni-strut and threaded rod with the unit heater(it was previously installed in a dealership) so I took as much as I could to make it cheaper for me to install. ---
**Author:** ![Norb\_O](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/norb_o/32/5189_2.png) [@Norb\_O](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Norb_O)\ **Post date:** [February 23, 2015, 3:41pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/garage-heater-lets-talk/271520/40 "2015-02-23T15:41:36Z")
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