Benefits of a Garage Heater

Posted on October 26, 2022 by WestAIR Heating & Cooling

Midwest winters are always a wild card. They can go from warm one day to negative twenty the next. You may use your garage for work, storage, or just to keep your car safe. Many homeowners may not even consider installing a heater in the garage, but if you spend a lot of time in there, it may offer more benefits than you think. Follow along as WestAIR Heating & Cooling discusses the benefits of a garage heater.

Keeps your Vehicle in Good Shape

If you look out your window on a weekday morning and see snow, ice, and a whole lot of work to get your car out, it may be time to start using your garage and invest in a heater. Garage heaters will not only help keep your car safe, but your loved ones too. If you drive your kids to daycare or school every morning, you don’t want to lug around a car seat in the freezing cold and ice or get into a freezing car every morning. With a garage heater, you will have less of a chance of slipping and you will be getting into a warm car. Snow, ice, and salt can be damaging to your car. Garage heaters can also help to protect your car from rust, and it will help protect the engine of your car.

Adds More Living Space

If you enjoy working on your car and having more room for activities, a garage heater will take living to the next level. You will be able to work in your garage year-round and have extra space in your house. Pets, children, and adults will have room for activities, and won’t have to be outside in the freezing cold. Some garages can double as a home gym, an art studio, a yoga studio, and so much more. Your garage can be more than just a storage unit for your cars and tools.

Helps Heat Your Home

One massive benefit of a garage heater is that it helps to keep your whole house warmer. The interior walls that are connected to your garage are going to be cold. Having a garage heater will help the warm air rise and balance out the temperature of the rooms above and around it. You will stay nice and cozy throughout the house.

With the cold days closing in on us, now is the time to start thinking about how to deal with this gnarly weather. A garage heater is just one of the many ways to keep your vehicles in good shape, add more living space to your home, and help keep your garage and home at a decent temperature. The professionals at WestAIR Heating & Cooling are here to help you select the perfect garage heater for your space and budget.  Contact us today to learn more and keep your garage comfortable year-round.

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Find the Right Garage Heater

Posted on October 26, 2017 by WestAIR Heating & Cooling

November is finally pushing us to turn on our thermostats. If you have any last-minute home or work projects to finish, you will need a garage heater as well. If this is your first heater, you will need to assess this situation first. Ask yourself, what do you need a heater for?

Heaters for quick projects.

Are you doing some quick fixer-uppers such as fixing or replacing parts from time to time? Do you have a designated workspace in your garage? If so, consider getting a portable electric heater. These garage heaters are lightweight, quiet, and provides direct heat.

Heaters on the go.

Do you need your garage heater for work projects outdoors or for a traveling job? You will want something fast and portable. Portable gas and kerosene heaters are lightweight and need little maintenance. Both use a fan to help circulate air.

Heaters for long-term projects.

Do you spend most of your time in the garage? Fixing up cars or hanging out with your buds, or just finished the great “Man Cave”? You will want a heater that is installed and thermostat controlled. Installed gas heaters are quick, quiet and project more heat. Electric installed heaters are compact and need little maintenance. Both types of heaters require mounting or installation. We recommend this option because you can keep your space warm to avoid letting your car idle in the winter. You can also provide a warm area for your family or pets.

Schedule an appointment today if you are interested in installing a unit heater for your garage.

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