What is a unit heater?
A unit heater is a self-contained heater with an attached fan to disperse heat into an open space. Unit heaters can use electricity, gas, or water as fuel. The fuel heats the coil, then the fan blows over the coil creating heated air.
Where should I install a unit heater? Unit heaters are great for garages, workshops, basements, warehouses, greenhouses, and barns. You don’t have to wear a bulky winter coat to finish your projects! You can be just as comfortable in the winter as you are in the warmer months with a unit heater install.
How do I size a unit heater? A formula that comes in handy is length x width x your ceiling height. This will tell you how many cubic feet you need to heat, making the job of selecting an appropriately sized heater easier. Another factor can be if your space is well insulated. The insulation factors are 4 for good insulation, 5 for average insulation and 7 for poor insulation. After figuring out what insulation factor you need, take the cubic feet (calculated in the last step) and multiply it by the insulation factor. This will tell you the minimum BTU needed.
Example – You have a 18x20 garage with 8 foot ceilings and average insulation.
Length (18) x width (20) x height (8) = 2,880 cubic feet
2,880 x average insulation factor (5)= 14,400
How do I control a unit heater’s temperature?
Unit heaters are controlled by a thermostat that will need to be wired into the room you are heating. How are unit heaters mounted?
The top 3 ways unit heaters are mounted are ceiling, wall, or suspended.
Ceiling mounted unit heaters save wall space, and you can even recess your heater into the ceiling for a cleaner look.
Wall mounts will be attached directly to your wall
Suspended mounts will be attached to a bracket that can be mounted on the ceiling or wall. This method works well for corner applications.
Can I install a unit heater myself?
Installing a unit heater can require handling combustible gas, wiring electrical, and ventilation elements. We highly recommend having your unit installed by a professional.
Does altitude affect unit heaters?
Yes, it does! Those that live in high altitudes should consider a high-altitude conversion kit to ensure their unit will operate properly. We have a wide variety of unit heaters, you can check them out Here!
A unit heater is a self-contained heater with an attached fan to disperse heat into an open space. Unit heaters can use electricity, gas, or water as fuel. The fuel heats the coil, then the fan blows over the coil creating heated air.
Where should I install a unit heater? Unit heaters are great for garages, workshops, basements, warehouses, greenhouses, and barns. You don’t have to wear a bulky winter coat to finish your projects! You can be just as comfortable in the winter as you are in the warmer months with a unit heater install.
How do I size a unit heater? A formula that comes in handy is length x width x your ceiling height. This will tell you how many cubic feet you need to heat, making the job of selecting an appropriately sized heater easier. Another factor can be if your space is well insulated. The insulation factors are 4 for good insulation, 5 for average insulation and 7 for poor insulation. After figuring out what insulation factor you need, take the cubic feet (calculated in the last step) and multiply it by the insulation factor. This will tell you the minimum BTU needed.
Example – You have a 18x20 garage with 8 foot ceilings and average insulation.
Length (18) x width (20) x height (8) = 2,880 cubic feet
2,880 x average insulation factor (5)= 14,400
How do I control a unit heater’s temperature?
Unit heaters are controlled by a thermostat that will need to be wired into the room you are heating. How are unit heaters mounted?
The top 3 ways unit heaters are mounted are ceiling, wall, or suspended.
Ceiling mounted unit heaters save wall space, and you can even recess your heater into the ceiling for a cleaner look.
Wall mounts will be attached directly to your wall
Suspended mounts will be attached to a bracket that can be mounted on the ceiling or wall. This method works well for corner applications.
Can I install a unit heater myself?
Installing a unit heater can require handling combustible gas, wiring electrical, and ventilation elements. We highly recommend having your unit installed by a professional.
Does altitude affect unit heaters?
Yes, it does! Those that live in high altitudes should consider a high-altitude conversion kit to ensure their unit will operate properly. We have a wide variety of unit heaters, you can check them out Here!
October 27, 2021