{"id":3337,"date":"2021-06-27T07:56:00","date_gmt":"2021-06-27T14:56:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/drivinglife.net\/?p=3337"},"modified":"2024-01-05T17:10:31","modified_gmt":"2024-01-06T01:10:31","slug":"garage-heater-cost-btu","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/drivinglife.net\/garage-heater-cost-btu\/","title":{"rendered":"Garage Heaters [BTUs \/ Cost \/ Room Size]"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

There are many things that are often present in the garage. Usually, you will have a toolbox, a garage vacuum, a workbench, power tools, and an air compressor, among others. Yet maybe the most useful one is the garage heater. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are all sorts of garage heaters. A larger garage heater will usually produce more BTUs but also cost more to buy. \u00a0This chart shows the number of watts, average cost,\u00a0<\/strong>BTUs, average cost to run, and room size the heater can handle.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Number of Watts <\/th>

Average Price<\/p><\/th>

BTUs<\/p> (10W = 34.1 BTU)<\/th>

Cost To Run (2021 US – 13\u00a2 per KWH)<\/p><\/th>

Room Size<\/p>

(low Insolation 12.5w per sq. ft.)<\/p><\/th><\/tr><\/thead>

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1000W Heater<\/p>\n<\/td>

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$25-$150<\/p>\n<\/td>

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3,410 BTU<\/p>\n<\/td>

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13\u00a2 per hr. (24hr-$3.12)<\/p>\n<\/td>

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80 Sq. ft.<\/p>\n<\/td><\/tr>

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2000W Heater<\/p>\n<\/td>

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$100-$300<\/p>\n<\/td>

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6,820 BTU<\/p>\n<\/td>

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26\u00a2 per hr. (24hr-$6.24)<\/p>\n<\/td>

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160 Sq. ft.<\/p>\n<\/td><\/tr>

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3000W Heater<\/p>\n<\/td>

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$100-$300<\/p>\n<\/td>

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10,230 BTU<\/p>\n<\/td>

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39\u00a2 per hr. (24hr-$9.34)<\/p>\n<\/td>

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240 Sq. ft.<\/p>\n<\/td><\/tr>

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4000W Heater<\/p>\n<\/td>

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$100-$400<\/p>\n<\/td>

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13,640 BTU<\/p>\n<\/td>

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52\u00a2 per hr. (24hr-$12.48)<\/p>\n<\/td>

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320 Sq. ft.<\/p>\n<\/td><\/tr>

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5000W Heater<\/p>\n<\/td>

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$100-$600<\/p>\n<\/td>

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17,050 BTU<\/p>\n<\/td>

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65\u00a2 per hr. (24hr-$15.60)<\/p>\n<\/td>

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400 Sq. ft.<\/p>\n<\/td><\/tr>

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10000W Heater<\/p>\n<\/td>

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$200-$800<\/p>\n<\/td>

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34,100 BTU<\/p>\n<\/td>

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$1.30 per hr. (24hr-$31.20)<\/p>\n<\/td>

800 Sq. ft.<\/p> <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>

Price and room size Guide For Garage Heaters<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u00a0<\/strong>Garage heaters can come in a variety of shapes and sizes. Some are wall-mounted, some sit on a table or floor, while others hang from the ceiling. If you are wondering which ones you might want to get keep reading for information on several options to choose from.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What is a Garage Heater?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Also known as the shop heater, the primary function of this appliance is to provide spot heating that is needed in your garage. This is an essential investment for the winter if you live in a place that is basically cold year-round. They are known for their energy efficiency, allowing such to be used without worrying that electricity will shoot up. Also, as it will be mentioned later, there are different sources of power, including gas or kerosene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Depending on the specific brand and model of the garage heater that will be chosen, their power and functionality can vary. More often than not, however, their power will range from 1,500 to 5,600 watts. With the latter, they will be enough for heating space with a size of 150 to 560 square feet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Types of Garage Heaters<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Garage heaters can be categorized in different ways, and one would be through the way they are installed. In this case, the following are the options that you will have:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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