Best Garage Heater Reviews.
Today’s garage heaters are high-powered and super durable.
Before deciding on an option take into account a few factors – garage size, humidity levels, energy efficiency, heating capacity & safety features.
Below is our rankings for best garage heater for homes (1-4 car garages).
Prices on my list range, $279 – $699 .
The Best Garage Heater
#1.) Dr. Infrared Garage Heater
Dr. Infrared DR-966 is a high-powered , electric heater for almost any residential garage .
This specific model is popular for garages, but because of it’s fast heating is used in schools, workshops, warehouse, warehouses, etc.
Weight: 27 lb
Heating: 3000/6000 Watt
Pricing: Affordable
Dr. Infrared DR966 is very lightweight compared to similar electric heaters.
It includes an adjustable thermostat making it one of the most user-friendly garage heaters on the market. Also the 8″ fan provides max air flow with minimum turbulence and noise .
Buyers say it’s easy to install too!
The DR966 weighs only 27 lbs – includes a fitted bracket so you can mount it on the wall or ceiling .
Affordable price with lots of positive reviews online !
#2.) Mr Heater Big Maxx Reviews
Mr Heater Big Maxx 50000 BTU offers super fast, powerful heating .
Even though it’s more heavy-duty, the Big Maxx heater is relatively quiet and energy efficient ~ a huge plus when heating a 3-4 car garage !
Weight: 63 pounds
Heating: 50000 BTU
Coverage: 1250 sq. ft.
Spark ignition helps make it super energy efficient ~ the Mr Heater Big Maxx requires much less energy than similar BTU heaters.
Buyers say it’s the best garage heater for maintaining temp .
For easy maintenance the Big Maxx comes with a self-diagnostic tool and user-friendly heat settings.
Lots of positive reviews!
- Spark ignition
- Gas/propane conversion kit
- Vertical or horizontal venting
- Safe & reliable
- Very quiet heating
- Good price online!
- Not the lightest model
#3.) Fahrenheat FUH Garage Heater
Fahrenheat FUH54 is the best garage heater for versatility.
Ideal for 2-4 car garage, it is also popular a good heater for basements, auto repair shops, and warehouse.
Weight: 24 pounds
Heating: up to 400 sq. ft.
Designed for durability, the Fahrenheat FUH54 unit heaters are industrial-grade appliances.
As an electric garage heater it offers fast heating – the fan heater adjusts for your desired temp – once it hits the temp, the fan slows.
Buyers also love its easy install with ceiling mount bracket.
Good garage heater for large garage.
#4.) Modine Hot Dawg Heater Reviews
Modine Hot Dawg Heater is one of the most popular online.
Quiet operation and easy install for home garages – buyers say it’s efficient for heating 3 car garages.
Heating: 45,000 BTU
Garage Size: 1,000 sq. ft.
Pricing: Expensive
Super fast heating ~ it heats areas up to 1,000 sq. ft. in only 15-20 mins !
The Modine’s Hot Dawg runs on natural gas , can be bought as a propane gas heater. Both are certified for commercial or home.
Buyers online have used it for the following:
3-car garages, barns, warehouses or high ceilings
Solid options with medium price !
#5.) King Electric Garage Heater Reviews
King Electric forced-fan heater quickly increases garage temps in only 10-mins.
The 7500 watt heater includes a remote control — with the push of 1-button, you’ll activate the heater/fan.
Weight: 33.5 pounds
Garage: up to 800 sq. ft.
Pricing: Expensive
Heating distribution is optimized using a Spiral Steel Fin — copper brazed with spiral fins it circulates warm air throughout large spaces.
Using the new ECO Mode the machine uses lower wattage to maintain temp.
The King Electric garage heater is designed to help lower energy costs throughout the year!
Includes a fan only function which is nice in the summer.
#6.) Fahrenheat FUH724 Garage Heater Review
Fahrenheat 1874-5000W is an electrical heater with power of 7500W.
In total it provides 26,250 BTU of heat — perfect for 2-3 car garages, medium sized warehouses, or barns.
Weight: 31.7 pounds
Heating: 26,000 BTU
Pricing: Medium
Buyers reported a +20°F increase within 20 mins.
Includes adjustable mounting bracket for ceiling or wall heating — overall installation is fairly easy too.
Also the heater and bracket is corrosion resistant, making it super durable.
Medium price with lots of positive buyer reviews!
#7.) Mr Heater Big Maxx 80000 BTU Reviews
The Mr Heater Big Maxx 80000 BTU is a heavy-duty, natural gas garage heater.
Full capacity produces up to 80,000 BTU per hour which can heat up to 2,000 sq. ft. (one of the largest!)
Weight: 70 pounds
Heating: 80,000 BTU
Garages: 1200 – 2,000 sq. ft.
Perfect for heating 2-4 car garages or very large areas:
industrial floors, warehouses, barns, etc
Equipped with 0.5 inch gas connection, the Big Maxx only requires 115V AC to start and run the fan. Like a ductless mini split unit, it’s a ceiling or wall diy install model.
it’s relatively lightweight at 70 pounds. (Similar units are 100+ pounds)
Best of all, it’s relatively quiet + very durable.
#8.) Dr Infrared Heater DR-975
Dr. Infrared Heater DR-975 is a popular model with two stand-out features.
First, it has a delayed fan operation to avoid blasting cold air when you turn it on, and two, it is electrically powered.
Weight: 24 pounds
Heating: 17,065 BTU
Garages: up to 400 sq. ft.
Fan will only start spinning when the heating element is too hot or until the motor cools off – the saved utility costs helps decrease your electricity bill.
You have two modes of operation to choose from: low and high.
On low the heater has a power output of 2500W.
Good option for efficient heating.
#9.) King Electric Garage Heater Reviews
King Electric KBP2406 KBP garage heater is designed with easy adjustable temp.
It is very similar to a mini split heat pump system – a little louder, but offers the same wattage and heating levels.
Measurement: 11.5 x 10 x 13.5
Unit Weight: 24 pounds
Heat Power: Max 5700W
By simply re-arranging a few wires during installation. What this does is it allows you to choose how fast you want the air in your garage to heat, and at what economy rate.
Lower wattage will heat cubic feet of air slower but will save power in return.
Heater has 2 channels of operation: Heat’, which will turn the heater on and will spin the fan, and Fan’, which will just spin the fan.
Includes a dial for selecting your desired temp!
** I’ll be adding #9-10 best garage heater soon! Stay tuned!
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