Space Heaters

[colker]

I read Space Haters.. and thought "wow.. it´s gettiing everybody"

[Tristan]

We've got a Dyson AM09 and it's been the best heater I've ever seen. I'm not sure how many watts it draws but it does a fantastic job of heating a room and has a temperature sensor so will maintain a specified temp. It pumps out serious heat without hotspots, it's quiet, and the unit itself doesn't get hot.

My only frustration is that you cannot set a start time, or use a smart-plug to turn it on, to pre-heat a room.

[j44ke]

We've got a Dyson AM09 and it's been the best heater I've ever seen. I'm not sure how many watts it draws but it does a fantastic job of heating a room and has a temperature sensor so will maintain a specified temp. It pumps out serious heat without hotspots, it's quiet, and the unit itself doesn't get hot.

My only frustration is that you cannot set a start time, or use a smart-plug to turn it on, to pre-heat a room.

We have one of those as well. Very good heater. We use it in our apartment when the wind comes out of the NW and cools a corner of the building off. Allowed to run, it can warm up a surprisingly large space. No electrical issues with circuit breakers either. There is an intact around the base that needs to be cleaned periodically. And I don't know how it would like a garage, but maybe it would do just fine.

Pricey, though we got ours on sale and have had it for about 5 years now.

[Tristan]

And I don't know how it would like a garage, but maybe it would do just fine.

We used it in our old commercial workshop which had concrete floors and all the insulating properties of a sieve and it did a remarkable job...certainly much better than any oil column heater.

[j44ke]

We used it in our old commercial workshop which had concrete floors and all the insulating properties of a sieve and it did a remarkable job...certainly much better than any oil column heater.

Good to know. It is a great heater. Right after we bought it, there was a recall. Dyson sent us a box that had a pre-shaped cardboard cut-out inside for the heater. Open the box, put the heater inside, and take it to the PO. 2 weeks later, our box re-appeared and inside was our heater. I was curious, so before we sent it off, I put two small black dots in an inconspicuous place with a marker. Those dots were there when the heater returned, so we at least got the plastic shell but I'm betting we got the whole heater, w/o the defective part.

I thought it was pretty cool. Nice way to do a recall. I guess with a dangerous part (this one melted if I remember correctly) a company wants as many people as possible to send in the product, and Dyson's approach certainly made it easy.

[Bobonli]

We've got a Dyson AM09 and it's been the best heater I've ever seen. I'm not sure how many watts it draws but it does a fantastic job of heating a room and has a temperature sensor so will maintain a specified temp. It pumps out serious heat without hotspots, it's quiet, and the unit itself doesn't get hot.

My only frustration is that you cannot set a start time, or use a smart-plug to turn it on, to pre-heat a room.

Is this the model you refer to?

My garage is a junk show right now. No walls or ceiling which I know contributes to heat loss. But for that reason, I'm not really interested in hard wiring something or plumbing for propane etc. I just want something I can plug in once or twice a week as I fiddle with bikes or other things unsuitable for the kitchen table. I'm not looking for climate perfection, just take the chill off. This looks like a good deal.

[thollandpe]

Heating up all that air in your garage just to let it leak out is an errand in futility. So what are you trying to do? And how often are you trying to do it?

1500 watts = 5100 Btus. Applying that 5100 Btus to all that air (convection) isn’t as effective as warming the surfaces (radiant). That’s why patio heaters at schmancy bars in Naples FL and awnings at fancy schmancy hotels in New Yourk aren’t blowing hot air at you. They’re getting all infrared on your shit.

Here’s 5100 Btus of electric radiant, but in a more reasonable package than what I posted earlier: Comfort Zone

Here’s 9000 Btus, but it’s burning propane: Mr. Heater
That’s called bang for the buck.

You can even get 30,000 Btu’s (that’s like six electric heaters all plugged in to different circuits) of radiant that mounts on top of a propane tank but let Home Depot take that risk.

[Tristan]

Is this the model you refer to?

Yep, that's the one.

[Mabouya]

In my experience the most important things you want to keep at a reasonable temperature when working in the cold are your hands and the tools you'll be using. The rest of my body will have no problems at, if my hands can handle it. Maybe a wool cap for my head and ears. If practical, you can always start with the tools inside the house, then bring them out at the beginning of the job. Sometimes that just doesn't work out and you're starting with cold wrenches and ratchets, that just suck the heat right from your hands. If you're working in a relatively small area, then just about any heater will do the trick, the less stinky the better. If you're moving all over the place, then it's more challenging.

I have yet to find a perfect pair of gloves that allow both very good manual dexterity and are able to keep my hands warm below, say, 40* over extended periods of time, but if anyone out there has a good pair, do share what works for you.

Wirecutter recommends a Vornado:

The Best Space Heaters for 22 | Reviews by Wirecutter

[Chad]

Mr. Heater was mentioned. I have the Big Buddy, 9000 btu. Use a hose and a 20 or 40 lb refillable tank. They are safe for indoor use. Use them in the garage, as you are describing, and in the duck blind.