Garage heater advice

[Gamble]

Got a little 220v heater but doesn’t do much for my garage since it’s 3 car.
I had a gas line ran and found this at homedepot

ideally want one that only burns outside air and vents back outside but I don’t have $2k to drop.
Anyone use this or have any experience with it or should I buy a mr heater hotdawg from menards for $369, then whatever it costs for the exhaust vent and other shit. Really not crazy about drilling holes in my new siding nor can I afford to pay someone

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Reddy-H...3;301695639;100125308;203633490;100179498;-_-{{productId}}-_-N#product-reviews

https://www.menards.com/main/heating-cooling/heaters/gas-garage-heaters/mr-heater-reg-big-maxx-garage-heater/f260550/p-1444441200665-c-6861.htm?tid=-2470763636291972511&ipos=42

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[EmersonHart13]

I have this kit

Sterling GG, TF, & GF Gas Garage Heaters / Furnaces

Sterling GG, TF, & GF shield propane and natural gas greenhouse and garage heaters / furnaces

www.littlegreenhouse.com

Which hooks up to a heater I bought at Menards.

 

[1quick]

Got a little 220v heater but doesn’t do much for my garage since it’s 3 car.
I had a gas line ran and found this at homedepot

ideally want one that only burns outside air and vents back outside but I don’t have $2k to drop.
Anyone use this or have any experience with it or should I buy a mr heater hotdawg from menards for $369, then whatever it costs for the exhaust vent and other shit. Really not crazy about drilling holes in my new siding nor can I afford to pay someone

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Reddy-H...3;301695639;100125308;203633490;100179498;-_-{{productId}}-_-N#product-reviews

https://www.menards.com/main/heating-cooling/heaters/gas-garage-heaters/mr-heater-reg-big-maxx-garage-heater/f260550/p-1444441200665-c-6861.htm?tid=-2470763636291972511&ipos=42

ive used one just like that for 6-7 years and it works very well, I have it turned down to the first position of heat right now my new garage is very insulated it keeps it around 55 at that setting

 

[Gamble]

ive used one just like that for 6-7 years and it works very well, I have it turned down to the first position of heat right now my new garage is very insulated it keeps it around 55 at that setting

The first one from HD or the one from Menards?
Did you notice high humidity or a big increase in the gas bill?

 

[1quick]

The first one from HD or the one from Menards?
Did you notice high humidity or a big increase in the gas bill?

the first one the ventless, when its really cold out i get condensation on my window but not really on anything else

 

[Intel]

Just my opinion but I hate working in ventless heated garages. It always smells and I am always concerned about co poisoning.

 

[Knowklew]

I have this, but in natural gas. This thing is great and i keep my garage about 62-65 throughout the winter.

Williams 22,000 BTU/Hour Direct-Vent Furnace Liquid Propane Gas 2203821 - The Home Depot

Get attractive styling, economical and safe heating comfort with this popular home furnace. Compact, space saving direct-vent heaters feature low cost installation and come equipped with all vent material.

www.homedepot.com

 

[MrDragster1970]

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I have that 30,000 in my little shack/cabin.
I don't notice the smell at all, and I have never smoked and have a very sensitive nose.
Others have said they smell it immediately, others don't??
I have 2 CO2 detectors, including 1 that is 3' away and they have never gone off.

It will definitely keep it warm, I'm at 700-800' I believe, and it's on setting 2 of 5.
I would guess anything with finished walls & ceilings would stay warm enough, even without a ton of insulation.
Much cheaper than electric.

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[daturbosix]

ive done several of those Mr Heater ones from menards. theyre great.
if my reznor ever dies, ill be putting one of those in my garage.

 

[Blownbyyou]

Do you spend a lot of time in the garage? If so I would go with the menards unit. I have it and love it, I have a WiFi thermostat on it and love cranking up the temp ten minutes before I go in..

 

[LikeABauce302]

My garage is 24' x 34' with high ceilings. I have a 40k BTU natural gas vented heater from Menards. It keeps the garage at 65 degrees with no problem.

 

[Bub]

The only drawback I can say is humidity, I keep a dehumidifier in the garage and run it when I have my heater on to keep moisture down

 

[Gamble]

Kind of nervous to blast a 3 or 4” hole in the siding
You guys have pics of your setup and the vent that goes outside?
Does that thing come with everything I need or will I need other stuff to?

 

[Gamble]

The only drawback I can say is humidity, I keep a dehumidifier in the garage and run it when I have my heater on to keep moisture down

I thought about that too. But want a bigger one that can auto drain. Fuckers seem to cost as much as the heaters

 

[daturbosix]

Kind of nervous to blast a 3 or 4” hole in the siding
You guys have pics of your setup and the vent that goes outside?
Does that thing come with everything I need or will I need other stuff to?

i can take some pictures of my reznor. it would be the same deal as the Mr heater unit.

but really simple. just bore a 6" hole through the wall and siding, then place and caulk your thimble in place

here: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Selkirk-3-in-Type-B-Adjustable-Wall-Thimble-187703HD/300255799

then get some duct and pipe it through it, finish it with a weather cap vent thingy.

 

[MrDragster1970]

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Vented is better, I went with unvented because it has electric heat, and the 1st 2 days I used the place it was over $5 a day.
So I just grabbed what they had before I went broke every time I used the place.
Plus it's temporary until this big Chicago contract is over than I'm moving every thing to Indiana, house, shop & shack!!!

I put an option on the spread 2 doors down from DEEZUZ!!!!

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[Chris91LX]

Here's mine. The chimney was not as bad as I had feared to install. Vented heaters work so much better.

 

[Chris91LX]

Chimney/vent side...

 

[Gamble]

Well I bought the first one since it was $189 at Menards only to find out I don’t have anywhere to mount it. Needs 8” free on each side and 36” from the ceiling. So will get the other one. A guy that did work for me before said he would install it for $150 plus parts. I can work with that I think

 

[MrDragster1970]

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I used the legs, works great.

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[rdsnake]

I have the Hot Dog and it's been great. Had to cut one hole in the roof so it wasn't too bad but def better then the ventless.

 

[Gamble]

Anyone recommend one that is less than $500 with a sealed combustion chamber?

 

[daturbosix]

Anyone recommend one that is less than $500 with a sealed combustion chamber?

why is that necessary, you painting cars?

 

[RICH17]

I installed the Mr Heater in February. It's awesome! Also threw on a wifi thermostat so I can turn it on whenever I want.