Garage/Shop Heater Installs?

[dragoneggs]

I am about to finally install a heater in my 2 car garage converted to a shop. Pretty much settled on Reznor 45kBTU sealed combustion unit. Plan to do the install myself after receiving a quote for $7K installed. My materials for the same thing will be $2K.

Looking for any do's/don't's kind of advice for installation.

 

[texasranger556]

You've ruled out a mini split?

 

[dragoneggs]

You've ruled out a mini split?

Uh oh... what's a mini split? Electric heat pump? Not sure I have the juice nor the need for A/C.

 

[MoArk Willy]

Good choice on the sealed combustion.
A bit quieter, safer....well you know the rest, you bought one. :thumbsup:

 

[dlctcg]

Just wondering if this is a attached or detached garage / shop? Is this a NG or propane install?

 

[texasranger556]

Uh oh... what's a mini split? Electric heat pump? Not sure I have the juice nor the need for A/C.

Yes, they don't take a ton of power, but if you don't have enough to run a welder it would be an issue. If you don't need AC or have very cold weather, the benefits are less.

 

[grsthegreat]

A mini split for a small space would only need 20 amp, 240 circuit. But not cheap.

 

[MoArk Willy]

I installed a unit heater (hanging) in my two car attached garage.
My garage is 28 X 28 and is attached. It is also well insulated.
The heater was around $400 and the vent pipe and gas pipe was about another $100.
It is not a sealed combustion, but my garage is just a garage that I work / play in from time to time.
It seems to me that you are spending a lot more than I did for the same results.

 

[metalbender]

Some years ago I had a low profile 40k Modine heater installed in my two car. Cost around $2 k CDN. I dug the trench, permit, gas line etc was supplied by the installer. Vented through the roof. Heater crapped the bed shortly after warranty. Bought a Mr Heater and replaced it myself. Worked great, did need a board while under three year warranty. Wasn't a sealed unit, garage isn't sealed that well anyway.

 

[dragoneggs]

I have been going back and forth in sealed vs not. Probably not necessary and overkill but am hoping it will result in lower humidity which is an issue in my shop.