Gas heaters for the garage: criteria for choosing a practical and safe option

Choosing an electric heater for a garage: 3 best models

Is there an outlet in your garage? In this case, it may be more convenient for you to use electric models for heating. You can no longer call them portable, but they are considered safer.It is beneficial to use them if it doesn’t bother you that more money will run up for electricity than usual - or for temporary use in the “turned on for a few hours, turned off” mode. This top has both a heater for a small garage and 2 models for larger areas - household and commercial appliances.

Portable Heater Handy Heater

Plug this device directly into a wall outlet and you will not notice how the air in the room becomes warm and comfortable. The portable heater takes up very little space, but at the same time has a huge power (400 W). Want to warm up your garage or workshop? It is enough to plug it into the outlet, adjust the thermostat and in a few minutes there will be no trace of the cold. Suitable for heating various rooms up to 30 sq. m.

Many will say that more power requires a lot of energy. But the manufacturer and users who have already tested this model are declaring a reverse trend. Portable heater Handy Heater consumes no more energy than your home laptop. Yes, and about the noise pluses on the side of this device. In order to hear the noise from his work, you need to concentrate very hard. The body of the heater is made of high-quality plastic, and inside there is a completely safe heating element.

Feedback from a real buyer As for me, this is a rather controversial purchase. In advertising, everyone says that this is a silent heater, but as it turned out in practice, it makes noise, and this creates some discomfort.

Price: ₽ 1390

Infrared heater BALLU BIH-LM-1.5

This universal heater with a rated power of 1.5 kW is suitable for local heating of workplaces in utility rooms, garages, workshops or warehouses. The presence of a convenient handle and relatively low weight of the device allow you to install it in any convenient place. For floor placement of the device, manufacturers suggest using special removable supports that come with the kit. Many users mount this heater on the wall using a special bracket and, by adjusting the angle of inclination, direct the heat to the right place.

Having tested the device, the first thing I want to note is the competent distribution of heat fluxes. Air does not move from bottom to top, but from top to bottom. In addition, the heater does not “burn out” oxygen, and also does not dry the air in the room. The body of this unit is made of durable steel, treated with a special anti-corrosion coating on top and reliably protected from moisture.

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Run to keep warm

Do not know how to warm up in the car if the above methods are not suitable for you? Remember the main character from the movie "Irony of Fate or Enjoy Your Bath"? That shot of him jumping in place and jogging to keep warm. In fact, this is the most effective way to keep warm, but at the same time the easiest. That is why I got to one of the lowest lines of the rating.

We can recommend the following: turn on the music (if there is enough charging in the mobile phone), put on headphones and beat out the rhythm with almost all parts of the body to the catchy melody.

It is also useful to periodically rub the limbs so that they do not go numb.

If it does not help, then you need to leave the salon.And quickly run around the car for as long as possible. In this case, you need to breathe slowly and evenly. After warming up, you should not stay outside. Get back in the car. Freeze - go out again.

Appliance power

Heat output is measured in BTU/hr for a gas garage heater and watts for electric heaters. The higher the indicator, the higher the area of ​​\u200b\u200bthe room that the device is able to heat.

Before buying, calculate the power of the device for the garage using the formula: Power \u003d volume of the room * temperature difference in the room and outside it * heat dissipation coefficient.

The last indicator depends on the level of thermal insulation of the room and is taken from the table:

Thermal insulation level	Coefficient
High	0,6-0,9
Medium (concrete garage with insulated doors without forced ventilation)	1,0-1,9
Low (concrete garage with metal doors)	2,0-2,9
None (metal)	3,0-3,9

If there is no desire to carry out calculations, a heater with a capacity of 1 thousand - 1.5 thousand W (5 thousand BTU / hours for gas models) is enough for a compact garage. A garage with a pit or a small storage space will require an appliance power of 2.5 kW.

Workshops, boxes for two or more vehicles require commercial equipment with a power of 5 kW or more. (17 thousand-18 thousand BTU/hours).

Types of heaters

There are three types of heating systems that are suitable for use in garages and other areas where there is a significant temperature difference.

gas stove

gas stove

A gas heater for a garage requires compliance with the safety rules for the use of gas, the purchase of a gas cylinder. As a rule, car owners choose portable models - a convector, a honeycomb screen. They have the following benefits:

• quickly warm up the space;
• do not require connection to a centralized network;
• mobile, they can be transported if necessary;
• economy.

Infrared heater

Popular heating system. The unit is usually fixed to the ceiling. As a result, the rays warm the floor, spreading warm air throughout the room.

The disadvantage of infrared heating is the uneven heating of the room, therefore, when choosing such a solution, it is worth considering the installation scheme:

• to maintain the temperature within +5 degrees, put the device with a power of 50 W per square meter of the room;
• if the box is used as a workshop, it is necessary to hang another device above the workplace, turn it on if necessary;

When you need to constantly maintain a temperature of +20, buy a device with a power of 100 watts per square meter of garage space.

Diesel

An indirect heating gun is suitable for the garage. When fuel is burned, combustion products are sent to a special heat exchanger, which makes their operation safe.

At the same time, a constant flow of air should be ensured in the room, since a diesel heater burns a lot of oxygen. Modern models are equipped with an overheating protection system, flame control, and a thermostat.

It is also possible to heat the box for the car with a diesel boiler or a heater for working off, but it will require the organization of a special stationary place, which is not always possible due to the dimensions of the garage.

Varieties

There are mobile gas heaters for giving several varieties.

Infrared

It works on the principle of converting the heat released during the combustion of fuel into infrared radiation.

A burner, a valve, a combustion regulator and a heated panel are placed in a metal case. She is that emitter. The panel can be made of metal pipe, mesh, perforated sheet, ceramic, etc. When heated to 700-900 degrees, the panel emits infrared waves. They give off thermal energy not to the air, but to the surrounding objects. From them, the air gradually warms up. The infrared gas heater works on this principle.

This variant of direct heating, when combustion products are discharged inside rather than outside, is optimal for short-term use in well-ventilated areas.

If it is possible to install an indirect heating heater, it is better to buy it.

Infrared gas heater for giving with a cylinder.

Ceramic

According to the method of heat transfer, the gas ceramic heater belongs to the infrared type. The main element of the heater is a ceramic insert or panel. It serves to convert combustion energy into thermal radiation.

If it is possible to connect to a portable cylinder, the device will work autonomously. This is convenient, especially for owners of country houses located where there is no infrastructure yet, or it is turned off for the winter months.

To turn on the heater without automatic ignition, you need to bring the flame from a match or lighter to the top of the ceramic panel. It is strictly forbidden to kindle a flame near the nozzle.

Ceramic gas heater for giving with a cylinder.

Catalytic

One of the safest heating devices is a catalytic gas heater.The main difference from other types of similar devices is the flameless combustion of fuel and the release of heat during the oxidation reaction. Since the gas heat source works without fire, combustion products are not released into the room air.

The main element is a catalytic or catalyst plate made of fiberglass, with the addition of platinum. When fuel hits its surface, an oxidative reaction begins, during which thermal energy is released.

The consumer heats the house, but does not receive the negative side effects that occur during conventional combustion, such as burning oxygen in the air, saturation with carbon dioxide. A catalytic gas heater in this regard is much safer and more environmentally friendly. These are the main advantages of such a device, judging by the user reviews. It also has disadvantages, the main of which can be considered the cost. The catalytic plate develops its resource after 2500 hours of operation. It costs almost as much to replace it as to buy a new heating source.

It is more expedient to replace the unit that has exhausted its resource with a new one, rather than buying a plate for it.

Catalytic gas heater for giving with a cylinder.

Portable

Portable gas heaters for heating will be useful in field conditions, in buildings not equipped with any type of heating. In the back of the device is a small gas cylinder with a volume of 200 ml to 3 liters. The fuel consumption of such a heater is 100-200 g / h, the power is not more than 1.5 kW / h. A portable heat source works like infrared. With the help of piezo ignition, a flame appears in the burner, which heats the ceramic plate. Radiation from it provides the necessary heat.

Relatively inexpensive, cheap, light, convenient, designed for heating small rooms up to 15 m2, garages, tents.

Portable gas heater for giving with a cylinder.

1 Infrared heater Master TS-3 A

Heating element with unlimited resource Country: Italy Average price: 20200 rub. Rating (2019): 5.0

This electric heater fully deserves its price, thanks to its high reliability and, according to the manufacturer, 100% efficiency. The infrared heat emitted by the device is environmentally friendly and safe. Protection against dust and dirt allows you to place the heater anywhere in the garage. The lattice front part eliminates contact with hot elements and prevents foreign objects from getting inside. Three adjustment modes 0.6, 1.6, 2.4 kW allow you to optimally adjust the radiation level.

According to reviews, the heater can be operated in the most severe conditions, without fear of spoiling the appearance, thanks to the durable and wear-resistant coating of the body. Reflector reflectors have a large area, thereby contributing to the rapid heating of the room. Light weight and small dimensions have become another positive point that allows you to make a choice in favor of this model.

Attention! The above information is not a buying guide. For any advice, you should contact the experts!

Types of heaters and their main characteristics

Gas heaters for giving with a cylinder are divided into types depending on the design features and purpose. Consider models suitable for use in the garden.

Gas convector device

In the convector, the metal casing is heated by fuel combustion. The casing gives off heat to the air streams passing through the air intake grille.

The gases released as a result of combustion are discharged through the exhaust pipe to the street.

There are convectors with a coaxial principle of air intake, that is, the air enters the device not from the room, but from the outside

Convectors are equipped with automatic temperature control. Thermal sensors react to the heat in the room and turn on or off the fuel supply to the combustion chamber. A constantly working igniter is installed in the chamber. The sensitivity of the sensors allows you to adjust the temperature with a spread of only two degrees. Thanks to this system, a stable thermal regime is maintained in the room.

The convector heat exchanger is protected by a grille from accidental contact with the hot casing

In powerful devices, fans are additionally installed, which accelerate the movement of air. Thus, uniform heating of the room around the entire perimeter is achieved.

Heat gun on gas fuel

A gas gun is a powerful device that allows you to quickly heat up the air in a large room and on a playground in the yard.

Such devices in the country are used for the following purposes:

• for fast heating of a large area. For example, in the country with a cannon, you can quickly warm the veranda before receiving guests;
• for emergency drying of basements and walls after spring floods, rapid formation of cement mortar during repair and construction work;
• for warming open space within the site.Such a unit is useful if you urgently need to save a flowering garden from the last frost.

Powerful fans are installed in the gun that supply air

In most modern models, temperature sensors and a thermostat are installed. Such a heater can be left unattended for a while.

Catalytic gas heater for summer cottages: an environmentally friendly solution

The principle of operation of a catalytic heater is to use a catalyst deposited on a metal heating plate. The role of the coating is played by glass fiber or a special three-component composition that enters into an exothermic interaction during the oxidation process. This process is flameless.

Catalytic heaters can operate on bottled and network gas, gasoline

The efficiency of the device is quite high - it can heat a room up to twenty-five square meters. At the same time, the absence of combustion products makes the device environmentally friendly and completely harmless to human health. For more efficient operation, some models are equipped with a fan.

In camping equipment stores, it is possible to buy a portable gas heater of this type for use in field conditions.

Such a heater is useful in a tent or hunting lodge.

Infrared gas heaters from a cylinder and the principles of their operation

The effect of this device is similar to the effect of solar energy without ultraviolet radiation. Waves in the infrared range do not interact with the air mass, but with objects and living objects, heating their surface. In turn, heated objects give off heat to the air.Portable infrared heaters are equipped with a reflector and a reducer, a heating element.

In some versions, they can also act as a lighting fixture.

infrared

Thermal energy is transmitted mainly by radiant energy, infrared radiation emanating from the heater. At the same time, it is not the air that is heated in the first place, but objects in the room or the area of ​​​​the heater. The radiation is easily directed with the help of mirrors and reflectors in the right direction, without wasting heat in vain. Space heating is not accompanied by active air convection, which is excellent even for open areas and rooms with active ventilation.

The source of radiation can be both an open flame and surfaces heated to a high temperature. So the following types of infrared gas heaters have become widespread:

• ceramic;
• catalytic combustion.

At the same time, these two types differ in the way gas is burned. In ceramic, the combustion process takes place inside a protected chamber. In catalytic combustion open type over the entire working surface, and additional protection is required. However, the catalytic burner is often made in the form of a ceramic plate.

Ceramic

The preparation of the gas-air mixture and its combustion takes place in an isolated chamber, preventing the flame from escaping to the outside. Most of the heat generated is transferred to the ceramic plate with a large surface area. After that, energy is emitted from the outside of the plate in the form of infrared waves. The composition of the ceramic plate and its shape are selected in such a way as to increase the proportion of thermal radiation and reduce the surface temperature of the heater.

The purpose of creating ceramic infrared heaters was to reduce the risks associated with the use of flames and explosive gases. The combustion chamber is reliably protected and equipped with additional protective equipment that will shut off the gas supply in any emergency situations. At best, there are the following protection components:

• Heater temperature control. Turning off the gas supply when the plate surface overheats or, conversely, if for some reason the flame in the combustion chamber goes out.
• Position sensor. If the heater tips over, turn it off immediately. In many models, automation is responsible for this, which will turn off the gas supply if the position of the heater is unacceptably changed.
• CO2 sensor. Switching off the heater if carbon dioxide accumulates in the room above the allowable limit.

Ceramic gas heaters cover the entire power range from 0.5 to 15 kW available for portable devices, they are safe and reliable in operation. However, their cost is higher than catalytic analogs.

Among the advantages, one can indicate the possibility of removing combustion products outside the room, which is facilitated by a closed combustion chamber. Some models have an outlet, to which, if necessary, a chimney made of heat-resistant material, such as an aluminum corrugated pipe, is connected.

catalytic

In this type of heaters there is no flame, the gas is not burned in the usual sense, but is actively oxidized by oxygen with the release of heat. Such a reaction is possible only in the presence of a catalyst, in the role of which platinum or other elements of the platinum group are used.

A special lamellar grating made of refractory material (steel, ceramics) is coated with a catalyst. The oxidation reaction starts only after the catalyst plate has warmed up well, and gas is constantly supplied to support the process. Oxidation of the gas occurs only directly near the surface with the applied catalyst, which prevents the occurrence of active flames.

The heat generated by the heater is mostly distributed by infrared radiation. However, an active convection process is also formed, since the overheated oxidation products remain inside the room and mix with the air.

Advantages of a catalytic heater:

• Compact dimensions and the lowest weight among gas heaters.
• Extremely simple design.
• The ability to orient the heater with a wide angle of rotation.
• Affordable cost.

Flaws:

Active oxidation is not much different from open combustion in terms of the release of harmful combustion products.
The high surface temperature of the catalyst, if handled carelessly, increases the risk of fire, therefore, increased attention and additional protection of the heater is required.

Heating cables

Laying a warm floor in a garage is not always advisable, but in one situation such a design will be more than justified. We are talking about starting a car in cold weather - often a lot of problems are associated with this, and the presence of a heating cable will greatly simplify the task. In addition, you can lay the cable only under the car and turn it on only if you have problems starting the engine.

The machine must first be covered with a cover that will cover it completely - this will allow you to concentrate thermal energy in one zone.The air will not move into the garage itself, so the level of heat loss will be minimized. This technique will allow you to quickly warm up the car even in severe frost.

How to do it yourself?

Materials and tools

First you need to prepare a set of tools and necessary materials so that they are at hand and the furnace assembly process is not interrupted for a long time. It should consist of:

• 50 liter cylinder for gas transportation;
• pipes Dn = 100 mm;
• profiled pipe 7x14 cm for the manufacture of a fuel tank;
• copper alloy tubes;
• steel corner;
• sheet steel;
• welding unit;
• electric drill with a set of drills;
• roulette and level;
• hammer, pliers.

Blueprints

There are several options for the design of a diesel fuel stove for a garage, which you can make yourself. For example, consider a device based on an old gas cylinder. Pechnoy.guru will give several examples of drawings, and it's up to you to decide on the implementation:

Manufacturing instructions

The algorithm of actions when assembling a diesel fuel stove with your own hands should be as follows:

1. release the cylinder from the remnants of the gas mixture and condensate;
2. rinse it and let it dry;
3. cut off the top with a valve;
4. weld supports from the corner to the bottom of the cylinder;
5. cut out a new furnace cover from sheet steel, the size corresponding to the diameter of the cylinder and make a hole in it for air supply; hole diameter corresponds to perforated pipe (step 8);
6. cut a hole for the chimney on the side of the cylinder;
7. weld a chimney pipe at least 4 m long to the larger hole;
8. take pipe 89-108 (depending on the selected drawing) and make holes in the lower part according to the drawing;
9. place the pipe in a gas cylinder and insert 1 more pipe with a valve inside this pipe (for supplying fuel); connect this tube to the diesel fuel tank.
10. cut a place for an inspection opening (hatch) in the lower part of the cylinder;
11. install the door on the opening;
12. place the fuel tank (bowl) in the cylinder;
13. pour diesel fuel on 1/3 of the fuel tank;
14. put a sheet of paper on top of the diesel fuel and set it on fire;
15. close the structure with a lid.

With an increase in temperature inside the combustion chamber, diesel vapor will ignite.

2 Gas burner application

The simplest device for heating a garage is a gas burner. With this simple device, you can maintain the required temperature in a small room. Due to the simplicity of the design, no additional elements are required for its full operation.

supply of fresh air for the heating process is mandatory

That is, if it is necessary to warm up a certain area, then you should simply direct the heater nozzle in its direction. It will take some time to heat the entire volume of the room. The average consumption of a gas cylinder for heating from a burner does not exceed 2 kg / h. When heating intermittently, one cylinder of 50 kg will last for several days.

The best gas heaters for the garage

For temporary heating of the garage, gas heaters are used without removing combustion products from the room. Therefore, it is necessary to make sure that the ventilation is working properly. If the burner goes out after half an hour of operation, then this is a reason to ventilate the room. Good qualities are demonstrated by the following models.

Pathfinder Hearth

Rating: 4.

The best option for heating a standard city garage would be to use a gas heater Pathfinder Hearth. The domestic device is located in the first position of the rating due to the favorable combination of performance, affordable price and economy. The ceramic gas burner has a thermal output of 1.5 kW, which allows you to heat a garage of 15 square meters. m. The device is easy to use thanks to the piezo ignition and mechanical control. Approximate gas consumption is 0.11 kg/h.

The heater is equipped with a progressive gas mixture preheating system. Thanks to this function, it is possible to immediately start the device in operation, while no smoke is emitted due to incompletely burned fuel.

• availability;

• performance;

• economy.

great weight.

Ballu BIGH-3

Rating: 4.

To heat a large garage up to 30 sq.

m, you should pay attention to the gas heater Ballu BIGH-3. Experts gave him the second line of the rating for the highest thermal power among competitors

In this case, the device consumes 0.2 kg/h of blue fuel. It should be noted that this productive device is sold at the lowest price. For heating, infrared rays are used, which are formed when gas is heated on a ceramic panel.

The features of the model include a rotating burner with a grid. In a horizontal position, the heater is used as a tile. The device is completed with a gas hose and a reducer. In case of gusts of wind or during rain, the burner continues to work properly.

• low price;

• multifunctionality;

• the presence of protective sensors.

legs are made of thin wire.

KOVEA Fireball (KH-0710)

Rating: 4.

Lightness and cost-effectiveness were the main factors for including the KOVEA Fire Ball (KH-0710) heater in our rating. It was not possible to rise above the model due to the high price. The device is able to heat a room with a volume of 5-6 cubic meters. m., so in the garage it can be used as a local source of heat. But the heater is able to turn into a tile for cooking by simply turning the working part. It is possible to fix the selected position with the help of a fixing bolt.

It will not be difficult to bring the device into working position using the piezo ignition. For stable combustion in the cold, a blue fuel preheating system is provided. The connection to the gas cylinder is made through an adapter supplied with the heater.

Classic electric heaters

Every person is familiar with these devices, since they are the most common at the household level. There are quite a few varieties of electric heaters, however, they have one principle of operation. An electric current heats up a spiral, which gives off its heat either directly to air or to another medium, such as oil.

The disadvantages of electrical appliances for the garage are obvious. They cannot be turned on if there is no mains supply, and they consume a lot of electricity. But their advantage is relatively low cost and a huge range. Some devices can be moved at any time and put in the right place by turning on by pressing a button. The following types of electric heaters suitable for a garage can be distinguished:

• wall convectors;
• oil coolers;
• thermal fans and curtains;
• heat guns.

This is not to say that all these devices are beneficial to use for regular heating of the garage. Most often they are used if you need to make minor repairs or warm up the garage for a short period of time for some other reason.

When deciding which electric heater to choose, be sure to pay attention to its power and fire safety.