vittoria_vittoria/Shutterstock We may receive a commission for purchases made through links. Cold hands. Numb fingers. A frozen concrete floor. There’s no doubt that working in a cold garage during the winter can quickly get uncomfortable. Now, you can surely use a portable heater. The problem, however, is that portable heaters take up valuable floor space. Additionally, their cables can pose a tip-over hazard and that is not ideal for a garage. An overhead heater like the HEAT STORM 6000-Watt Garage Heater solves this problem. The HEAT STORM 6000-Watt Garage Heater, currently selling for just under $400 at Home Depot, is a Wi-Fi-enabled heater that can keep your garage warm during the cold months without taking up valuable space. The heater can produce about 20,000 BTUs of heat, which the manufacturer says is enough to heat a 1,000-square-foot space. In addition, thanks to its Wi-Fi connectivity, you can use your phone to turn it on or off, change the temperature and even set heating schedules. Heating schedules in particular are useful as they can help warm up your garage during the cold winter months before you even get inside. As for size, the heater measures about 17½ inches wide, 12¾ inches deep, and 7 inches tall, and weighs about 17¼ pounds. Home Depot shoppers have generally had good things to say about the HEAT STORM 6000-Watt Garage Heater. Their reviews there consistently point out that the heater is easy to install, raises the temperature quickly, and runs quietly. Many buyers also praised its Wi-Fi connectivity and remote control capabilities. That said, not all buyers have had a positive experience. For example, one buyer noted that it is not powerful enough, while another mentioned that they need a more powerful fan. Setting up the HEAT STORM 6000 Watt Garage Heater in Your Garage If you want to get the most out of the HEAT STORM 6000 Watt Garage Heater, you need to make sure you set it up in a way that suits your garage. Start by considering the size and condition of your garage. Don’t just take the manufacturer’s word for how much space it can heat, as insulation, openings, and how often you open the garage door can all affect how effectively it heats the space. In fact, one reviewer even noted that the heater won’t raise the temperature of his 800-square-foot garage above 60 degrees despite running for several hours. Now this could be due to poor insulation and gap sealing. Therefore, make sure the space is properly insulated and sealed. Also, choose the right type of insulation for your garage, as using the wrong material can create problems keeping the place warm in the future. Also, please note that the HEAT STORM 6000-Watt Garage Heater requires a 240-volt hardwired connection and, according to the product description, the necessary wiring is not included. This is important, as setting up a 240-volt connection requires hiring a professional electrician. Now, this can be a problem, as doing so will increase the final cost of installing and using this heater in your garage. Aside from that, also consider the location of the heater in your garage. Sure, you can mount it anywhere on the ceiling, but you need to make sure the place you install it has adequate airflow and is not blocked. Not considering this is one of those mistakes that you should avoid when using a heater, as it could seriously affect the efficiency with which the heater can keep the place warm.
