Whether you use it as a workshop or extra living space, heating your garage keeps it usable when the temperatures drop. Using a specialized Hot Dawg heater is a reliable way to keep your garage, shed or other outbuilding warm and comfortable. “What is a Hot Dawg heater?”, you ask? Or maybe you’ve heard of it and are asking yourself, “Where is a Hot Dawg heater used?” In this blog post, Masters Heating & Cooling answers those questions and more.
What is a Hot Dawg Heater?
A Hot Dawg heater is an infrared garage heater which can heat up to 1,200 square feet. The Hot Dawg heater is recognized as the industry’s most popular residential gas heater. They come in six sizes from 30,000 to 125,000 BTUs and can be operated off of propane or natural gas. Infrared heating is 100% efficient and radiates heat like the sun rather than heating the air.
These heaters are perfect for people looking for an efficient way to heat their garages and can also be used in light commercial situations.
Is A Hot Dawg Heater Right for My Garage?
In deciding whether our Hot Dawg heater is right for your garage or not, you need to consider several factors such as:
- Size of your garage
- Ventilation of your garage
- Ability to obtain propane or natural gas
A Hot Dawg heater requires a minimum of 18 inches of clearance around it to ensure safe and efficient operation. If you’re in a setting where you have flammable items directly near the heater, this could pose a threat. Your garage also needs ample ventilation as this unit does run off of propane or natural gas and will put off carbon monoxide as a byproduct.
What Size Heater Does My Garage Need?
Determining the size of heater your garage will need is critical to ensure safe and correct function. The heaters range in size from:
- 24,600 BTUH: This would be suitable for a 1 to a 1.5 car garage or up to 250 square feet.
- 36,900 BTUH: This is suitable for a 2 to 2.5 car garage or up to 350 square feet.
- 49,200 BTUH: This is suitable for a 3 to 3.5 car garage or up to 550 square feet
- 61,500 BTUH: This is suitable for large garages or up to 750 square feet.
- 82,000 BTUH: This is suitable for small warehouses or up to 950 square feet.
- 102,500 BTUH: This is suitable for a small warehouse or up to 1,250 square feet.
Other Factors to Consider
In addition to the size of the Hot Dawg heater that you will need, you will also want to consider other factors about your garage. The makeup of your garage and the way in which you plan to use the heater can also influence safety. Things to consider include:
- What temperature are you seeking to keep your garage at on average?
- What materials make up the walls, roof, and floor?
- How many windows and doors, and what are the locations and dimensions of each?
- Will the space need to be heated continually or on and off throughout the day?
- Is this space insulated? If so, what is the R-value?
Call Masters For Hot Dawg Heater Installation
Masters has over 40 years of experience in the HVAC business. This means we understand Hot Dawg heaters. Our licensed and insured NATE-certified technicians will be happy to help you pick the right heating unit for your garage. We offer free estimates on replacement quotes with upfront pricing and financing options.
Masters gets there faster. If you’re considering installing a Hot Dawg heater in your garage, contact Masters Heating & Cooling today.
