What type of heating for garage

10-29-2009, 06:49 AM	#1
Franky123 Newbie   Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 13	What type of heating for garage OK, I just finished insulating the garage… Man that expanding stuff is $$$$$! I also added the grey stuff as I had 4” left after the expanding stuff – better over kill than none seeing as there are bedrooms above the garage. Anyhow, I have two registers in the garage which are connected to my HVAC and this is not code, so I have to cancel them. I fished 220V wire in the garage before closing the walls and ceiling with gypsum. So my question is this: Which is more efficient – baseboard radiant heaters or one of those electric blown air type garage heaters? I am in Montreal and our electric is not quite as expensive. Those heat pump type heaters are VERY efficient, but ???? in comparison. Any ideas are welcome. Thanks in advance. Frank

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10-29-2009, 12:21 PM	#2
beenthere An old Tradesmen   Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: PA Posts: 18,635	What type of heating for garage Neither. Electric heat is 100% efficient. The radiant may give you a more comfortable heat. but will take longer to warm up the garage then a forced air one. While a heat pump PTAC may be more money up front. It will cost far less to use.

10-29-2009, 01:49 PM	#3
Franky123 Newbie   Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 13	What type of heating for garage Oh Yeah, Far less!! I just did a comparison search and the heat pump is 300% more effecient. Cheapest one I could find for the space is 800 bucks.... Thanx,

10-29-2009, 03:33 PM	#4
beenthere An old Tradesmen   Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: PA Posts: 18,635	What type of heating for garage Your welcome. They are 300% or more efficient at temps of say 35 and above. As it gets colder, they lose efficiency. But, are still more efficient at 10° outdoor temp then straight electric heat.