Choosing a Garage Heater

STEP 1:

Research the heater.

• Ensure that the heater is energy efficient and does not cause harm to the environment
• Ensure it meets all national and international standards on safety, quality etc
• Check what energy it uses and which you would find most suited
• Check on the features offered and how it fits your needs e.g. a thermostat is an essential for electric heaters for ensuring efficiency
• Ensure that essential safety features exist like, e.g. properly covered heating element, an automatic temperature regulator, oxygen-depletion-sensing shutoff system for a vent less heater etc. The increased comfort of a warm garage should not detract from ensuring safety
• Ensure it comes with a warranty and after sales service guarantee.
• Confirm that the post sales service is readily and locally available
• Research online for any reviews, comments from customers or previous users
• Compare the price with other similarly placed heaters and from other dealers
• Check on the operating costs and how it compares between choices
• Ensure that you get a geyser of the right size - the size of your room is efficiently covered by the heater and that there is a proper location for it. Some heaters can be wall mounted while some others not

STEP 2:

Know the environment and safety rules.

• Practise safety in the heater regulated environment
• Always go by the manual while operating it and seek help from the service personnel when you need clarity
• Ensure that no inflammable material is near the heater
• Do not store objects next to the heater
• Ensure that children and pets are not near the heater any time