When you think of HVAC, do you think about your garage heater?
Garage Heater
Most Alaskan homes don’t have basem*nts to house HVAC systems, so we rely on space in our garage for our furnaces and heaters. Because our heating units are often in cold places, it is critical to think about the heating solutions that surround them. In many cases, a garage heater can be a resource.
Did you know when it comes to heating your house for winter, a majority of Alaskans don’t think of the temperatures in their garage?
Efficiently heating your garage is one area that can impact the comfort levels for the rest of your house. A garage heater can also protect your HVAC equipment (if your heating equipment is in your garage). A garage heater can increase longevity and protect your home and vehicles from the harsh Alaska winter weather that causes wear and tear.
Do you heat your garage?Here are three reasons why you might want to consider using your garage heater or getting a garage heater installed.
- Protection for your heating systems and pipes
Because our heating systems are likely in our garage, a garage heater can help maintain temperatures that allow HVAC equipment to operate efficiently. Garage heaters keep our HVAC equipment from getting too cold or from freezing. These heaters also decrease the possibility of pipes freezing as well as overflow vents and equipment sweat.
- Temperature comfort to your home
A garage heater helps maintain warmer temperatures inside of your home. A garage heater will help to eliminate large drafts of cold air that come in from using your garage during the winter. A heated garage will also provide comfort for the rooms surrounding and above or below the garage space. Adding additional insulation to garages and crawlspaces can also help increase comfort.
- Protection for your vehicles
Parking your car in your garage during the winter months can help decrease unexpected car problems. A heated garage will help to protect your car battery. Car batteries are not to endure cold temperatures over an extended period. A cold car battery is often the number one cause of cars not starting up in the winter. By parking in a heated garage, you will extend the time between maintenance checks.
When it comes to heating your garage, you do not need to heat it to a comfort level equal to the remainder of your home (often between 65°F – 68°F). Keeping your garage thermostat steady at a temperature between 40°F and 50°F will give you benefits to the three listed items above. You may find that while working on projects in your garage during the colder months that you will want to increase the temperature for comfort.
If you find your garage heater working overtime to keep your garage temperatures between 40°F and 50°F, call us for a maintenance check. We can analyze the BTUs, potential heat leaks and offer solutions for improvements to your heating system.
We install garage heaters.
Our team of experts is certified to install and maintain garage heater units. Our team of experts at Always On Call Mountain Mechanical can help you select a garage heater with the correct BTU output appropriate for the size and environment of your garage. We are your one-stop HVAC team for all of your HVAC needs. PLUS, if you call us for our Winter Start-Up Inspection, you can rest assured that we will check not only your heating system, we will also check your garage heater and your gas fireplaces (when applicable).
We are committed to providing exceptional customer service and are proud to serve our loyal clients in Anchorage and Eagle River, Alaska. Always on Call Mountain Mechanical is the plumbing and heating company you can trust with your needs. From repairs to installations, we perform every job with the professionalism it deserves.
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