4ohSick
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Long story long, we had our boiler replaced with a high efficiency furnace and central air in the house, so the attached garage is no longer heated. Looking at all the available options, I realize I’m wholly unqualified to make this decision, so might as well engage the HT faithful.
House was built in ‘73, garage is fully insulated (but overall insulation in the house is only decent), and is 20x20 with 8’4” ceilings and a 16’x7’ insulated door. There’s natural gas available, but I feel much more comfortable DIY-ing electrical than gas.
The Hot Dawg type LNG overhead heaters all require 8’ clearance from the bottom of the unit, I assume to make sure it isn’t hit by a vehicle? Would I pay out the ears to keep my garage at 50° in Helena with an electric ceiling-mounted heater? A Rinnai direct vent wall furnace would be an option too, but I’d rather be in the hundreds rather than thousands for this thing.
Bonus points for anyone in Montana with our climate and utility rates (Nothwestern Energy), but I’m grateful for any input!
House was built in ‘73, garage is fully insulated (but overall insulation in the house is only decent), and is 20x20 with 8’4” ceilings and a 16’x7’ insulated door. There’s natural gas available, but I feel much more comfortable DIY-ing electrical than gas.
The Hot Dawg type LNG overhead heaters all require 8’ clearance from the bottom of the unit, I assume to make sure it isn’t hit by a vehicle? Would I pay out the ears to keep my garage at 50° in Helena with an electric ceiling-mounted heater? A Rinnai direct vent wall furnace would be an option too, but I’d rather be in the hundreds rather than thousands for this thing.
Bonus points for anyone in Montana with our climate and utility rates (Nothwestern Energy), but I’m grateful for any input!