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Excellent safe heater with no fumes,
By
Victor H. Agresti "remodeling-guy" (Gaithersburg, MD United States)
Dayton G73 Electric Garage Heater
Step 1: I wanted to work comfortably in a 22 x 22 (9 foot ceiling) garage in the winter. Figuring I'd need lots of heat, I bought a portable 40,000 btu propane heater. It exhausts lots of carbon monoxide, so you have to partially open a door or window to the outside to let [cold] fresh air in -- which seriously lowers heater efficiency. The heater warmed the garage, but the approach wasn't satisfactory -- i.e., the fumes were so bad, I stopped using it. It was also very loud, like the hissing of escaping air from a large air boat; plus, when the propane tank ran out, the heater stopped; each time you needed heat, you had to drag it out, connect it to the tank, leave plenty of floor space around this self-contained-blowtorch; put it all away when you were done; and of course find a place to store it. Also, there was no thermostat. All in all, a royal pain in the keister.
Step 2: I bought one of these electric heaters. It has only half the btu's of the propane unit, but there is no need to open a window or door for ventilation. It also has a thermostat, so you can set it (to a number, not a temperature), and come back 30 minutes later and be in relative comfort. On days in the low 30s, it will keep the garage in the 60s, which is fine for working.. (My attached garage ceiling and 2 walls are insulated.) My heater is mounted high up on a wall, but it can also be mounted to hang from the ceiling, as long as the clearances laid out in the instructions, are followed. In any case, once mounted, it is out of the way, and always ready. There's nothing to haul out or set up when you need heat -- just turn it on. When done, just turn it off. This heater needs a dedicated 30-amp 220-volt circuit. You wouldn't want to use this every day, due to electricity costs, but for occasional use, it is perfect.
My advice is to skip step 1.
Note: The model name/number given this product by the manufacturer is "Fahrenheat Ceiling-Mount Automatic 5000 Watt Electric Heater, Model# FUH5-4". It's manufactured by Marley Engineered Products of Bennettsville, South Carolina. It's sold here by Dayton under their name and model number: "G73 Electric Garage Heater". So, this review covers either model heater, since they are effectivly, the same unit.
Product Features
- Hard wiring eliminates maintenance problems commonly associated with propane heaters
- Covers areas up to 500 square feet -- if you're looking for power, this is the garage heater for you!
- Automatic safety shut-off protects against overheating
- Built-in thermostat provides accurate heating temperatures
- Energy efficient - uses electricity instead of costly oil
Product Details
- Product Dimensions: 12.5 x 14 x 11.2 inches ; 20 pounds
- Shipping Weight: 31 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
- ASIN: B000TK2SWO
Product Description
Product Description
Transform your chilly garage, shop, or workspace with the rugged and durable NewAir G73 electric garage and utility heater. Safer and more energy efficient than propane utility heaters with comparable heating power, the NewAir G73 offers the BEST in high-capacity heating. Loaded with features, this powerful shop heater works quickly and offers great value. The NewAir G73 heater covers areas up to 500 square feet and is ideal for shipping/receiving areas, warehouses, garages, workshops and more.Powerful Heat Output
The 240 volt NewAir G73 boasts 5,000 watts of heating power that allows it to meet a variety of heating requirements for larger areas up to 500 square feet.
Built-In Single Pole Thermostat
The G73 comes equipped with a built-in single thermostatfor easy, accurate temperature control.
Adjustable Louvers
This electric garage heater has adjustable louvers which allow you to direct warm air where it's need.
Safety Features
Thermal cutout automatically shuts off the unit when it begins to overheat for safety.
Ceiling and Wall Mountable
The NewAir G73 garage heaters comes with a ceiling and wall-mount swivel bracket for out-of-the-way installation.
