can the outdoor unit be placed in a unheated garage?
932683
No way - the fumes are vented straight out the front in the outdoor unit - and they are several hundred degrees and corrosive due to pH. Any metal or plastic in the garage would corrode and anything flammable would likely ignite if near the hot fumes. And, as Mark said, the fumes are the remains of burning gas - that includes carbon monoxide, also carbon dioxide which is toxic in high concentration. That said the indoor models are the same price, but require steel venting pipes to be installed.
1193801
We have ours inside, but we live in a hotter part of SoCal than you. I would bet that garage storage in such a mild climate like yours, doesn't really affect it much.
271539
No. The inside unit is not built for the outside weather. You need he outside module for that.
1714628
I use it in Garage. You would have to check with Rubbermaid if it can stand up to the weather elements.
2015526
I have two concerns with your question.First, I would not put the unit in the garage due to carbon monoxide gases.Put the unit outside in a safe area.Secondly, Use only a power cord that is heavy duty, like one used for window air condition units
1444711
Yes. Perfect for the garage. That is where I use it. I attached it to the front of one stall and use it no matter the weather. It works well.
627923
Unit isn't weather proof, if you mount outdoors, it does need to be potected from moisture.
1442485
This unit doesn't need a outside vent Just hook up gas line and use it I have a 20x30 garage and the u it heated it With no problem
1099095
It is not designed for that, and is not moisture resistant, so I would not do so. Units designed for outdoor use are designated as such by UL.
266247
I own this unit and bought it as it was listed under INDOOR heaters. I can't imagine it being safe to use outdoors as it's a simple electrical socket.
2274473
No you cannot, this unit needs to be connected to a ducting that is properly vented to the outside!
417872
I have a 40ft motor coach and I leave my unit in it all year long in storage or not. It does not create enough heat to be a fire hazard.
419505
I would think you can if you have electrical outlets in the garage. Just be careful with it as you would any heater!
1692412
Hello, yes this can be used in a garage. We used it outdoors on the fence and it worked very well.
1970774
No, it's safe to use in a closed space. We use it to heat the garage when I'm working on a project.
485668
Hi, I keep the cooler in the garage most of the time, I don't leave nice things open to the elements like sun and rain.although I'm sure you can.
1193804
I can't really say for sure. But the reason they say the garage isn't good is because they do not have heaters in them for sub freezing temps. If your garage is always above 50 degrees I would think any unit would be fine.