Can this heater be used in an enclosed space, such as a garage with the door closed?
447275
It's probably not recommended, but I did last winter. I'd light it, close the garage, leave it running for 10 minutes to heat up the garage, then head back into the garage and stay working with the door closed. I never ran into issues, but my garage is not exactly airtight. I was always watching signs of oxygen deprivation or carbon monoxide poisoning, but never encountered any.
447276
No. You could get really sick and die from burning any propane based fuel in an enclosed space.
447277
Subject to confirmation from your local fireman, burning propane produces carbon dioxide and water - so no threat from carbon monoxide. However, propane should not be kept in doors. It is heavier than air and highly flammable. A leak is difficult to detect and can accumulate in a low area. A spark could readily ignite the propane, making for a very difficult day. The plumbing on this heater is fully exposed to wayward bumps and nicks.
447278
Simply put, no, you may not. Use the heater in any space that has adequate ventilation. open the garage door a couple of inches and go ahead and light it up!
447279
Hello Charlene. I would not use this in the Garage with the door closed all the way. I leave my garage door open about one inch. You need to have some air movement due to the CO2 from the exhaust.
447280
EvenThough It Is A Clean Burning Flame I WouldNot Recommend Using It Without Ventilation.
1299570
I have mine in a 12x20 garage. Does a great job. Is the heater blowing out heated air? If not you may want to have a electrician friend take a look.
1789436
Long as there is no open air space to the outside yes. This puts out a lot of heat very quickly. It will not be 80* everywhere in the garage, but will in front of it and it will be comfortable and tolerable everywhere in the enclosed space.
1819717
I don't think it is big enough to heat a 2 car garage. I used it on my closed in porch that is over my 2 car garage (which has a large ceiling) and it didn't do a thing. It was in the 30 degree temperature. Just not big enough for that large an area.
403734
If it's a small enclosed space like a cubicle it will work. I use these in my garage and barn for heating small areas and they are perfect for that since they don't get very hot to the touch.
232453
it is not for inside the house at all. I have used it in a well ventilated garage though.
1230192
The lowest is about 35 degrees. Just enough to keep things from freezing in the shop. It depends on the amount of space you have, and how well insulated it is. I am heating the equivalent of a one car garage and it is not well insulated. This heater would work better in a insulated garage.
1835639
Not really... its more a space heater than one of those event heaters ya stand under out side. This thing kicks off way more heat than those out door stand up types BUT it is very loud and you would not be able to have a conversation with anyone close by it. I keep mine in the garage and turn it on for two or three minutes than turn it off. It runs for about three or four minutes AFTER ya turn it off and it is just as loud then too.
1122719
I would think not maybe in a garage but someway there needs to be a way to vent smoke or blow the smoke oudoors. Only way I would use it inside any building would be at the exit of a door. In general NO because of SAFETY, sorry.
1080453
Remember, I'm no fan of this heater. It warms an enclosed room of 13x16 okay, IF it stays on for several hours. It will be useless in any open space such as a living room/dining room or large open family room. It would be fine if left on all day or night in an average sized bad room (with the door closed).
2140526
This heater works well with its fan blowing the heat, but how well for a garage will depend on how large your garage and it's placement, I would think. Good luck.
1399385
I believe so. I have only used this as a heater at work. It has a automatic timer that will shut off if left on for a while.
878443
That's a lot of space for this heater or any space heater in the 1500 watt range. Don't think this heater will keep your garage very warm.
1777530
Since it runs on propane, I would not run it in an unvented enclosed space. I haven't used it below 40 yet. I hope in an open garage it can be used in low temps. I suspect it can be.
253161
You can use the fan to exhaust purposes. It can be used in an unheated garage as long as it's not exposed to outside weather.
850680
I believe that this heater works great for open spaces. It really heats up a 1100 sq. ft. apartment, however, I cannot say that the heat will permeate through the doors. It is a great heater though.
373281
Sorry for the delayed answer. I don't think this heater puts out enough heat for a 200ft room in the middle of winter. Maybe if you leave it on a long time with the door closed.