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Electric Shop Heaters
When cold weather arrives each year, many homeowners reluctantly pack up and move inside. But an electric shop heater can make it easier and more comfortable to continue working in your workshop even when temperatures drop.
There are a variety of electric shop heaters to choose from. The one that will work best for you will depend on your budget and your heating needs. Following are a selection of electric shop heaters that we reviewed to help you in your search.
Dimplex Model DGWH4031 Garage/Workshop Electric Heater
The Dimplex Electric Heater is mounted on the wall or ceiling, with a pivoting attachment that allows the user to direct the heat. It has a 4000 watt stainless steel heating element and a powerful fan. An automatic temperature control will help you keep the temperature in your work shop constant anywhere from 45 degrees to 77 degrees. A fan delay allows the heater to use residual heat making it more efficient.
The Dimplex Electric Shop Heater can heat a room up to 400 square feet quickly and efficiently. It has a safety feature built it that prevents overheating. It weighs 18 lbs and measures 9 ½ inches x 10 ½ inches x 14 ½ inches and sells for approximately $180.
This electric shop heater has the advantage of saving floor space with the wall mounting feature. It is an efficient comfortable heating option in its price range. Consumers found that it worked in a 24 x 24 foot garage quite well, warming it from the mid 40's to the mid 60's in about two hours.
DeLonghi DUH1100T Utility Heater with Timer
The DeLonghi DUH1100T electric shop heater is a less expensive option selling for approximately $50. Unlike the Dimplex DGWH4031, this electric heater is portable and sits on the floor or other appropriate surface. An all-metal heater, it has extra wide roll bars for stability, and an automatic shut off feature should it be tipped over. It measures 9 x 11 x 15 inches and weighs 9 lbs.
Two settings allow you to adjust the air flow from 1500 watts and 825 watts. You can also operate the fan separately for ventilation purposes. The temperature can be adjusted via the built in thermostat and the heater will automatically turn off when the desired temperature is reached. It also has an automatic shut off feature to prevent overheating and a 4 hour timer.
The DeLonghi DUH1100T Utility Heater with Timer is an inexpensive heating option. It does not produce sufficient heat for a large area, but does perform efficiently in a small workshop area as a supplemental heat source. The portable feature makes it easy to move it where you need it the most.
Honeywell HZ-370GP Electronic Ceramic Heater
The Honeywell HZ-370GP Electronic Ceramic Heater oscillates as it heats to help keep the temperature of the room even. The programmable thermostat can be set between 45 and 80 degrees and has an easy to read display. An automatic timer lets you set shut off time for one, two, four or eight hours.
This portable space heater measures 9.13 x 7.21 x 13. 78 inches and weighs five pounds. It has a safety shut off feature and the grill illuminates so you know when it is hot. It comes with a three year limited warranty.
Consumers found this electric heater to heat a small room evenly and efficiently, although a bit nosier than other more expensive models. The average price of the Honeywell HZ-370GP Electronic Ceramic Heater is $50.
These are only three of the many options you will have when shopping for an electric shop heater. When choosing a heater be sure and have an accurate measurement of the area to be heated, consider where you will place the heater and under what conditions you will be using it.