Why did you choose the Modine Hot Dawg over Mr. Heater? Was it price only, or were there other considerations such as quality or ease of installation?
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Mostly, I chose Modine because I see Modine heaters in many industrial applications in places where I work (refineries, power plants, factories, etc.). I know that they are heavy duty and long lasting.
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Quality/experience with the brand. It installed easy, and works great. Definitely the price helped too.
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We sell the Hot Dawgs because it is a better unit and if you ever need parts years down the line they are much easier to get. If your Mr. Heater brakes down you will have a very hard time finding parts.If you have anymore questions please let me know.Shurail HVAC952-884-8266
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We sell the Hot Dawgs because it is a better unit and if you ever need parts years down the line they are much easier to get. If your Mr. Heater brakes down you will have a very hard time finding parts. If you have anymore questions please let me know. Shurail HVAC 952-884-8266
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I recently purchased my Garden Radiance heater from Amazon. The unit seems very well made and the glass tube is much thicker than I expected... I would assume a replacement tube could be purchased from the mfg. I have seen similar heaters at Sams club for approx.200.00, so keep this in mind while figuring your replacement costs along with shipping.... Hope this helps.
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I would go with an electric one if you want heat for a longer time period. I like this one because there is no cord to deal with.
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I can't evaluate the B-W heater. I had quotes from installers and the two brands that they recommended were B-W and Rheem. I went with the Rheem based on reviews and availability. The installation was straightforward and it has been working flawlessly. However, it's only been installed for a few months. It replaced a Rheem that I had for almost 20 years.
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Honestly haven't installed mine yet but there are several videos on YouTube and a professional told me it is easy enough for a non-professional. You should be able to work out the installation visually but hooking it into your furnace electrically is another issue. I believe most furnaces provide some auxiliary terminal on the control board for that.
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We did everything ourselves. However, my husband is very handy. I do agree with previous comments, you should hire a professional. If you want to do it yourself the first thing you need to do is apply for a town permit. Call them or visit their website. They will provide you with all local/state electrical requirements. In our town (upstate NY) the permit is a 2 part inspection process. We paid $85 for town permit and another $125 for electrical inspection (even if you hire a professional electrician to wire the tub). We called the electrical inspector directly and found him very helpful. He sent us an electrical inspection package. Make sure you follow these steps because you will need a "Certificate of Compliance" in order to sell your house or liability in an accident. Plus you definitely don't want to move such a heavy tub after the fact and have to redo the wiring. It was about $500 in electrical parts (tub is about 25' away from the main box). The tub itself is a 4 wire, 6 AWG Wire (1 black-hot, 1 red-hot, 1 white-neutral, and 1 green ground). You will purchase these as separate wires. Have Home Depot/Lowes spool them together. Tub requires at least a 50 AMP 220Volt GFI shutoff near the tub - depending on town code. The minimum here is at least 5' away from tub. We also needed to buried a #8 raw copper wire all the way around the tub and ground it to the motor. This copper wire needs to be at least 12" deep underground. Call your town (or check website) for all specifications and good luck!!! PS. So far we are very happy with our purchase!
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Hello Darlene, I used a "Honeywell Manual Electric Baseboard Thermostat," $16. bucks at Amazon. It seems to work well, but I'll warn you, the instructions are confusing. If you are unsure about wiring it up, call an electrician. I'm really pleased with the heater, by the way. Regards, Lee
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All I can do is tell you for the price , its well worth it. I' ve purchased a different unit but this one blows it away. Hot water any time all the time with easy hook up . Thats what I like. Call the customer help hot line to get the correct dip switch code. Outdoor units have a different code than indoor units.
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I live in Montana, in a small apartment and just one of these heaters works very well I don't even need to turn on my regular heater. If I were you I would buy one and try it first then if you need more go for it. but trust me it get's the job done. lol
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I would not by the heater at all! I did and the customer service stinks and, shall I say, non-existent. I purchased another heater from Mr. Heater, it is only a few months old, so I am reserving any comments for now.
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Hello Ana. I do not know the use and location of your installation. I installed my in a trailer. I have to use a small couplings due to my installation. Just take your heater to any plumbing store ( recommend HomeDepot) and tell them were you will install it and they will help you with what you need. It is not difficult at all. Fallow the electrical instructions.
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I went to Google, clicked on videos and then searched for "Rinnai tankless water heater installation" and came up with a few. They may help you but keep in mind that these water heaters come in both indoor and outdoor models that are a bit different.I had a handyman who is also a friend install ours. He had never installed one before but I worked with him and followed all the instructions to a "T". Wasn't that hard but not something that I wanted to trust just upon myself...this is a major component to one of the most important systems in the house...and I am simply just not that clever. I wanted to be sure.BTW, it is still running great and we love it. Good luck! I went to Google, clicked on videos and then searched for "Rinnai tankless water heater installation" and came up with a few. They may help you but keep in mind that these water heaters come in both indoor and outdoor models that are a bit different.I had a handyman who is also a friend install ours. He had never installed one before but I worked with him and followed all the instructions to a "T". Wasn't that hard but not something that I wanted to trust just upon myself...this is a major component to one of the most important systems in the house...and I am... » Read More I went to Google, clicked on videos and then searched for "Rinnai tankless water heater installation" and came up with a few. They may help you but keep in mind that these water heaters come in both indoor and outdoor models that are a bit different.I had a handyman who is also a friend install ours. He had never installed one before but I worked with him and followed all the instructions to a "T". Wasn't that hard but not something that I wanted to trust just upon myself...this is a major component to one of the most important systems in the house...and I am simply just not that clever. I wanted to be sure.BTW, it is still running great and we love it. Good luck! « Show Less
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I am not familiar with the other one. This one is well constructed. Looks great. Rolls easily. I have it in my living room that has 2 6ft openings on each end. It heats this room well but takes a little time to get there. I use to maintain temp in the room. It is located below my thermostat. in a more closed in area it would really heat well. I plan to get another for basement when I finish off a room. the remote works well. This is my second heating season with it. blower is a touch loud but not bad. I turn up TV just a bit. But its not annoying in any way. I get lots of compliments on it. I recommend it I am not familiar with the other one. This one is well constructed. Looks great. Rolls easily. I have it in my living room that has 2 6ft openings on each end. It heats this room well but takes a little time to get there. I use to maintain temp in the room. It is located below my thermostat. in a more closed in area it would really heat well. I plan to get another for basement when I finish off a room. the remote works well. This is my second heating season with it. blower is a touch loud but not bad. I turn up TV just a bit. But its not annoying in any way. I get lots of compliments on it.... » Read More I am not familiar with the other one. This one is well constructed. Looks great. Rolls easily. I have it in my living room that has 2 6ft openings on each end. It heats this room well but takes a little time to get there. I use to maintain temp in the room. It is located below my thermostat. in a more closed in area it would really heat well. I plan to get another for basement when I finish off a room. the remote works well. This is my second heating season with it. blower is a touch loud but not bad. I turn up TV just a bit. But its not annoying in any way. I get lots of compliments on it. I recommend it « Show Less
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I have one over mine. It makes it more comfortable. Its heats well even with it.
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I have seen other gas cart owners with these heaters. That was who sold me on one! Bob
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I have the same size garage, and the HD60ASO111 Hot Dog does a real good job of heating with no problems with it since I purchased it about a year ago as a replacement for what it had. I had a 75,000 BTU unit in it before and I can't tell any difference.
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I honestly don't know, we installed it ourselves and it only took about an hour. My dad was a plumber and I learned from him and my hubby is a whiz at the electrical side of it. Honestly if I had to hire a plumber and electrician to do the job I would not have gotten the unit. I know someone who is having one installed in a new home and was quoted $800!