In winter, garage owners face the problem of heating the room. This room protects the vehicle from bad weather conditions and unauthorized entry of unauthorized people. To maintain a car in winter, you need to carefully consider the heating system. To store a vehicle, it is enough to maintain the indoor temperature at +5 degrees Celsius.
Energy-saving garage heaters
Requirements for energy-saving heaters
To install energy-saving heaters, you must familiarize yourself with all the requirements. Below are the operating rules:
- Before installation, you need to determine the minimum electrical energy consumption to generate one unit of heat.
- Fire safety. According to this rule, the requirements for all heating devices remain unchanged.
- Electrical safety. The heating device will operate around the clock, so garage owners must ensure that the wiring is intact.
- Easy maintenance during operation. It is necessary to perform preventive inspection and maintenance of the device at certain intervals.
Important! Electric heaters are attractive due to their mobility.
They can be moved around the room during renovation work.
Heaters must be safe to use
Is it possible to call heating using diesel fuel and waste fuel economical?
If you receive them completely free, then you can heat a room of any size, including a garage, simply and without investing large amounts of money. This economical heating will best achieve the required temperature in the shortest possible time and will be able to heat the room for a long time.
It is extremely rare to use diesel fuel to heat a garage, since it is not entirely practical
It is not uncommon for people to have access to materials such as:
In order to use such fuel, you can use self-created units, but only if they have an inlet for removing combustion products outside. The structure must be connected in accordance with fire safety requirements to reduce the likelihood of fire to a minimum.
A garage heated in this way will be very comfortable and pleasant to stay in, and the original boilers should be positioned so that metal or asbestos sheets are placed around them.
It is advisable, to maintain safety, to use exactly those boilers that are already ready for operation and only require a connection, since they meet all the necessary standards and eliminate the possibility that the heater will cause a fire or more serious consequences.
The heating design must have a special container for oil, which can be made from a gas cylinder or other products of a similar type. The length of the exhaust of combustion products into the chimney must be at least 1 m and have a diameter of 15 cm. It is best to install straight chimneys to increase the level of heat transfer. Oil is poured into the tank 3/4 full, and ignition is carried out using a blower. As a rule, the oil does not burn completely and no smoke is produced. The oil must be free of impurities and water. This heating can be water and such heaters operate on antifreeze.
Types of energy-saving garage heaters: their pros and cons
The heating system for a garage is a little different from a home appliance. The devices are turned on exclusively during the cold season or as needed. Appliances that are equipped with a fan are not installed in apartments and houses. This is due to the fact that they are quite noisy.
In the garage, to heat the room, they can be successfully used on an ongoing basis. The efficiency factor for all electric heaters is the same. The indicator varies in the range of 98-99%. All generated energy will be directed to uniform heating of the room, as well as heat distribution. When choosing, you need to pay attention to design features.
Oil heater
Heaters of this type or convectors are tabletop, floor-mounted and wall-mounted. Garage owners often choose devices that can be placed on the floor and moved if necessary. There are several main features:
- High level of inertia. Heaters take a long time to heat up, but after turning off their surface will give off heat for 1-2 hours.
- First, the air warms up in the lower part of the room, and then begins to gradually rise to the top.
- If you install a fan, warm air will circulate.
- Safe service.
Note! Oil heaters do not dry out the air, so they are the most optimal for use.
Users will be able to independently regulate the temperature. Experts do not recommend buying such heaters for garages, because they consume a lot of electricity and are not very economical options.
Heaters must be safe
Fan heater
This is an electrical device that is equipped with a heating element. They quickly and efficiently heat the air that is generated inside and released into the room. There are several main advantages:
- Fan heaters turn on quickly. The device's power increases within two minutes.
- A certain air direction.
- High fire safety.
For a garage space, it is recommended to buy a special heat gun. It will be used as the main and additional source of heat. It is not recommended to leave them overnight or unattended because there is a risk of internal parts overheating.
Heat fans warm up the room well
Convector heater
Convector heaters have their own characteristics and advantages. You need to familiarize yourself with them before purchasing equipment. Advantages of use:
- the device quickly turns on and reaches the required power level;
- maximum air convection inside the room is ensured;
- using air as a heat carrier;
- safety.
The device helps maintain optimal indoor temperature. This is an excellent option for heating non-residential premises. The air will warm up evenly.
Important! The equipment is safe to use, so it can be left unattended and uncontrolled for several hours or days.
Electric fireplace
The electric fireplace attracts attention with its appearance. It is economical and efficient in operation. According to the principle of operation, it is similar to a fan heater. Main characteristics:
- has an interesting appearance;
- permanent installation;
- The operating principle is similar to a heat fan.
If you install an electric fireplace in the garage, it will cost about 99 rubles per day.
Infrared heater
Such heaters come in ceiling, floor or wall designs. This is the most popular option. Infrared systems are often purchased and installed in garages.
- During operation, objects and surfaces in the room heat up;
- thermal impact only at a certain radius;
- safety during operation.
Thermal insulation is the key to heat preservation
Finally, I would like to draw the attention of garage owners to a factor that directly determines how quickly the garage will heat up and how long it will remain warm. This is insulation. For thermal insulation, experts recommend using one of the following materials:
- Basalt mineral wool
retains heat well. However, when wet, it loses its thermal insulation properties. - Glass wool
is cheap, but also does not tolerate moisture. Requires increased safety measures when working. - Polystyrene foam
is more tolerant of water. Lightweight, budget-friendly, durable material. Requires good ventilation in the room. - Also, polyurethane foam
, foil fabric, warm plaster and even insulating paint are often used for thermal insulation.
Choose the best option for a heater and insulation products, and let your garage always be warm and cozy!
Heating a garage with electricity is the most economical way
Heating a garage with your own hands is economical - such a simple request among RuNet users is quite common, which is not surprising, because the vast majority of garage cooperatives do not have their own heating, and in our harsh climate, even in a permanent garage, little can be done at sub-zero temperatures. So the question: to heat or not is not worth it at all. The question is: which method is the most economical? What is the best way to heat a garage so that it is inexpensive?
Oil furnaces
The room heats up much faster when using waste oil.
One spark is enough to ignite the flame. And the heat transfer is many times higher. However, this is also an unsafe option. Usually oil is burned in small ovens that you can make yourself. But even if such a potbelly stove (or small boiler) is reliable, liquid fuel may fail. In pursuit of cheapness, only used oil is used for heating, which must first be drained and allowed to settle. Of course, no one carries out any additional cleaning procedures. However, water accidentally getting into the oil or a drop of antifreeze on the walls of the boiler can cause dangerous consequences. When the oven is in operation, hot oil may begin to “shoot” in different directions. These fiery sparks can seriously burn and cause a fire. Sometimes owners take such a risk, because buying diesel fuel for heating is expensive. In this case, you need to keep an eye on the stove in the garage all the time.
Fan heater - a simple and cheap option ↑
The design of the device is very simple, which ensures its reliability
When heating a garage with electricity, a fan heater is most often chosen. This is due to its mobility (the ability to install anywhere) and low cost. The equipment operates according to the following principle. The spiral or heating elements, which act as a heat exchanger, are heated by electricity. The fan draws air from the room and circulates it between heated elements. The air is heated by heating elements and enters the garage. Typically, a fan heater has two heating stages, which are characterized by power: 1 and 2 kW. The advantages of a fan heater as a method of heating a garage with electricity include:
Water batteries
This type of heating is very labor-intensive to organize.
Already at the planning stage you will need to think through a lot of details. Indeed, in addition to the heat source, you need a system of pumps and pipes through which hot water will circulate. And this will inevitably entail the purchase of an expansion tank with batteries. In addition, plain water cannot be used. It must contain antifreeze to prevent freezing in winter. Equipping your garage with water heating only makes sense if you plan to spend a lot of time here. Or it is a structural part of a house that already has a central heating system. Then the garage room can be equipped with a water heater for uniform distribution of warm air.
Convector - efficiency and quality ↑
Heating based on the convection principle is most effective in terms of uniform heating
For heating a garage with electricity, a convector will be a reliable and effective option, although not the most economical. The principle of operation is somewhat similar to a fan heater in terms of heating the air that passes through the heated element. But the air moves according to physical laws: cold air comes in from below, heats up and goes up. This movement is called convection, which is what gave the device its name. Its special feature is its protected housing (almost all modern brands), which allows it to be used in rooms with high humidity. It comes in two versions: on legs or for mounting to the wall. Installing it is quite simple: insert two special hook-holders into the wall on which to hang the convector. The devices vary in power level (from 1 kW). For a large garage, two convectors may be required. Among the advantages can be noted:
The convector has a pleasant appearance and is suitable for any type of room
Easy to use and install.
Of course, this is not the most economical method, because a convector is more expensive than other heaters. But the most important thing is that it consumes a lot of electricity, since heating occurs slowly. It will take 30 minutes to reach the optimal temperature. This is not very convenient for a garage; you have to wait until you can work in the room. Popular brands: Atlantic, Polaris, Etalon. Price: from 3 thousand rubles
Heating with electricity requires the installation of high-quality wiring (cable of optimal cross-section).
Advice
To reduce heating costs, the owner is recommended to insulate the outside walls and ceiling of the garage, having previously sealed all the cracks and holes. For thermal insulation of walls, you can use foam sheets, and expanded clay for the ceiling and floor. The use of mineral wool slabs will require subsequent waterproofing
A properly selected garage heating system will not only ensure a comfortable temperature in the room, protect the enclosing structures from dampness, but also prevent the development of corrosion on the metal parts of the car, which is detrimental to equipment.
Installation of a solid fuel boiler with air heating
Installation of a solid fuel boiler with air heating (without connecting the liquid circuit) is carried out as follows:
- Preparing the place where it will be installed. The walls and floor nearby (at a distance of at least 50 cm inclusive) are finished with non-combustible material. The ideal option is to install a box made of refractory bricks.
- Chimney installation. It is better to “cut” the hole for the pipe using a powerful hammer drill and a diamond bit for stone. Such transitions in chimneys must be avoided. Over time, the seams can burn out, which will lead to smoke in the room.
- Boiler installation. Recommended performance is about 10 kW. If a pyrolysis boiler is installed, then the chimney should be additionally insulated (otherwise soot will regularly accumulate in it). The boiler and the chimney outlet can be connected with a corrugated metal pipe.
- Fixing the boiler (using dowels on the plates on the bottom). A mandatory item that many people ignore. Fixation allows you to avoid distortions and depressurization with the chimney. It is imperative to check that the boiler is level using a building level.
- Test warm-up (one fuel load). At the same time, the tightness of the connection with the chimneys and the absence of reverse draft are checked.
A solid fuel boiler can also be placed outside the garage in an extension; according to many criteria, this is more convenient. But in the garage itself, it is necessary to run a heating circuit or at least a radiator, heated by the boiler. The efficiency of such a system is much lower; part of the heat will be dissipated into the environment rather than entering the room.
Heating with solid fuel
A widely used garage heating option. Solid fuel boilers are completely autonomous and at the same time economical. The following can be used as fuel:
- Used oil (waste oil). It's cheap and requires little fuel. But they are fire hazardous; during operation they emit huge volumes of carbon monoxide.
- Coal. Cheap and cheerful, but quite dirty.
- Firewood. The cheapest fuel.
The fuel is burned in a compatible boiler. The most economical is pyrolysis. One load of fuel in it is enough for 8 – 12 hours of active heating. In combination with a liquid circuit with coolant, this heating method will allow you to heat the garage from the inside to a comfortable temperature of 15 - 18 degrees and maintain it for 5 - 10 hours.
Modern pyrolysis boilers support the connection of an automatic air supply regulator. This way you can tune their performance
Or you can simply install a “potbelly stove” and heat the garage with it. This will be the best option if its area does not exceed 20 - 30 m². But you will additionally need to install a chimney and a ventilation system (at least with natural air flow).
