I have a huge garage. I usually open up the garage doors. There are nice lights & ceiling fans in my garage. During cold & warm months I have parties. Would this be safe to put in my garage? Do I need to worry about the ceiling catching fire? I have a huge garage. I usually open up the garage doors. There are nice lights & ceiling fans in my garage. During cold & warm months I have parties. Would this be safe to put in my... » Read More I have a huge garage. I usually open up the garage doors. There are nice lights & ceiling fans in my garage. During cold & warm months I have parties. Would this be safe to put in my garage? Do I need to worry about the ceiling catching fire? « Show Less
257602
not unless the top of the heater is very close to the rafters. i have mine on the patio fairly close to windows. i was concerned the heat cracking my windows. but, i've had no problems.
397303
As with any gas appliance there is a chance that a fire could happen. Also, carbon monoxide could be emitted during use. Personally I would only use it outdoors & not run the risk of fire or someone becoming ill.
397304
Not safe for any indoor application. Same concept with gas grill, would you use that in your garage? If so, make sure the insurance is paid.
1031200
Yes. Good idea for unheated garage where CFL is dim when cold. Otherwise old incandescent bulbs are OK since usage is very low.
141788
Garages are usually not sealed and cold air will come in and hot air going out. You'll likely need to have it facing you at close proximity to feel the warmth. This would apply to any other heaters this size. But if you do have a sealed garage, and depending on its size, it will have to be left on for a few hours before you feel warmth throughout the room.
442217
I put an old ceiling fan in the garage/workshop area, and connected it to the thermostat mounted in the peak of the garage roof area. When the temperature in the peak of the garage roof reaches the set-point the fan comes on, maintaining a comfortable atmosphere in there. As it cools down the fan shuts off again. Great feature, being fully automatic. It has made workshop projects more comfortable, as the fan may come on before I even enter the space, before I ever think to activate it. I also put in a bypass switch, so that I can run the fan to circulate heat in the winter.
2027999
I set mine up to draw fumes or hot air out of my garage. It fit perfectly into the opening of a roof vent. It is only max 400cfm so your volumetric flow is not high, but to move some fumes it works. I found paint spray vapor deposited on my fan blades so it does work somewhat ok. But it is not sealed, spark proof or waterproof so think about your application carefully & be sure you are not creating a hazard
817829
I use it in a 10 x 30' x 10' ceiling screened in patio and it's perfect. Don't know how big your garage is, but with your 25' ceiling you might want to consider a slightly larger one, maybe 50,000 but even with a ceiling exhaust I would still crack open your garage door an inch or two to be on the safe side. The heater is a little louder than I expected, but isn't bothersome to me. I think all of them are louder, kinda like a tiny jet engine. You'll want to use a 20# propane tank at LEAST! Hope this is useful.
275710
Mine is in a closet, directly adjacent to a window - about 10 feet away. One night it was verrrrrrrrry windy out and the light kept going on and off. The slight draft must have caused the blind to move just enough to trip the light. Amazing since my house is Earthcraft - certified energy efficient, and not what I would consider drafty so it is very sensitive. Your garage door might be flexing some.
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This is certainly a valid concern. This unit does have an auto shut-off providing for that safety measure. I am, however, concerned about this same issue. So, I do not seal my windows from fresh air flow, and my ceilings are 10 foot high, and I do not use this unit as a primary source of heat. It's a secondary and I use it quite randomly, occasionally at night for an hour or two. I purchased this unit so that I would never be held hostage to the elements of weather (such as I was in Hurricane Sandy) in case I lose electricity. Your point is well-taken, but as I said, this unit has provided for a auto shut-off in this matter. Regardless, my furnace is the primary source of heat... This is certainly a valid concern. This unit does have an auto shut-off providing for that safety measure. I am, however, concerned about this same issue. So, I do not seal my windows from fresh air flow, and my ceilings are 10 foot high, and I do not use this unit as a primary source of heat. It's a secondary and I use it quite randomly, occasionally at night for an hour or two. I purchased this unit so that I would never be held hostage to the elements of weather (such as I was in Hurricane Sandy) in case I lose electricity. Your point is well-taken, but as I said, this unit... » Read More This is certainly a valid concern. This unit does have an auto shut-off providing for that safety measure. I am, however, concerned about this same issue. So, I do not seal my windows from fresh air flow, and my ceilings are 10 foot high, and I do not use this unit as a primary source of heat. It's a secondary and I use it quite randomly, occasionally at night for an hour or two. I purchased this unit so that I would never be held hostage to the elements of weather (such as I was in Hurricane Sandy) in case I lose electricity. Your point is well-taken, but as I said, this unit has provided for a auto shut-off in this matter. Regardless, my furnace is the primary source of heat... « Show Less
637779
I don't know how combustible the fumes are but since you're doing a basement floor I'm guessing ventilation won't be a good as a garage so I'd contact the manufacturer. I will say that my husband turned the pilot light for the water heater off over night when he applied the product. The next morning he lit the pilot with no issues. We left the man door open all night and the overhead door open 1" to help it dry and vent. I just love the look.
2161961
I've had my garage (400sqft) down to 70 degrees. The outside temp today was 92 (heat index of 101). I would check the insulation above the bedroom and other possible factors, maybe even a bad unit.
2051379
I heat a 24 x 24 garage with 10' ceiling. Works great, but a bigger heater would be advised for a 30x40 building. Also depends on your location and what you have for heat loss.
877371
I have a 22x24 foot garage and it warms the room somewhat. It's 28 degrees outside and my garage is 55 degrees. I have a double garage door and there are gaps on the side though.\f1\fs26 \cf2 \cb1 \expnd0\expndtw0\kerning0\outl0\strokewidth0 \strokec2 \}
108257
My garage is 24 x 24, insulated w/ 10' ceiling. I live in Louisiana and the coldest it's gotten is about 32 degrees. I can get my garage up to 80 degrees in less than an hour.
698429
I would put one on your lowest level (this maybe your basement. In your case it might be your garage). I would also put one on my first level to make sure the levels are not too high.
855673
It is my understanding that this type of heater should not be used in a tightly enclosed space like a basement, for fear of carbon monoxide build up. I know it is safe for a garage where there is more ventilation.
1450339
I would say probably not very well if your garage gets that hot. This isn't an air conditioner, it's just a fan so if you want something that can cool down a garage that hot, this isn't the fan for you.It will probably feel like the hot air is just blowing around your garage.
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.