An affordable way to heat your barn, garage, workshop, or warehouse, the HD Model Modine Hot Dawg Heater operates at an impressive 80% thermal efficiency. Easy to install, the heater features a direct spark ignition, low-profile design, and quiet operation.

Are Hot Dawg heaters good?

This system is simply amazing. I heat my two car garage up to a comfortable temperature within 10-15 minutes. The system tucks up nicely on the garage ceiling and does not obstruct any views. Well done Modinewell done.

What is a hot dog furnace?

Power-Vented Gas-Fired Unit Heater. The ideal heating solution for residential garages and workshops, along with light commercial or industrial applications. With versatile installation options, the Hot Dawg® garage heater frees up more workspace by getting rid of space heaters that clutter up the area.

How much does it cost to install a Modine Hot Dawg heater?

I ended up getting a Modine Hot Dawg. The whole thing was about $1,600. Just did a 75,000 at the Angle complete install buried line also. $2000.

How many BTU do I need for a 2 car garage?

To heat an average two car garage, you’ll need a garage heater that is capable of heating roughly 6,000 – 9,000 cubic feet of air. We recommend getting a 30,000 – 50,000 BTU garage heater to get your two car garage to a comfortable temperature.

Do garage heaters need to be vented?

Garage heaters use natural gas as a source of combustion to provide heat in your garage. The natural gas produces toxic gases like carbon monoxide when it is burned. These gases must be vented to the exterior of the garage, where they are dispersed into the outside air.

How efficient are Modine heaters?

Modine offers a number of gas-fired unit heater solutions. With efficiencies up to 97%, the Effinity® is the most efficient gas unit heater in North America.

How much propane does a Hot Dawg heater use?

If I remember correctly the hot dawg 45K uses a half gallon of propane per hour of run time. Before I had the wood stove it would run about 15-20 minutes per hour at 65, about 10 per hour over night at 50-55. The amount used seems high but may not be depending on how much it runs overnight.

Who makes hot dawg unit heaters?

Modine’s Hot Dawg® heater keeps the chill out of your residential garage, workspace, or outbuilding.

How many square feet will 75000 Btu heat?

A 75,000 BTU heater can heat a room of between 1,900 and 3,700 square feet in a cold climate if there is little to no insulation. In more temperate climates the heater fares better, heating an uninsulated room of any size from 2,400 to 4,600 square feet.

How many BTUs do I need to heat my garage?

A basic rule of thumb for forced-air heaters is 45,000 Btu to heat a two- to 2-1/2 car garage, and a 60,000 Btu garage heater for a three-car garage. The makers of low-intensity infrared tube heaters say that 30,000 Btu can heat a two to 2-1/2 car garage, and suggest 50,000 for a three-car garage.

How many BTUs do I need to heat a 24×24 garage?

There is a basic rule of thumb for forced-air heaters, which is to heat a two- to 2-1/2 car garage and a three-car garage with 60,000 Btu.

How many square feet will 40000 BTU heat?

Area = 40,000 BTU / 40 BTU per sq ft = 1,000 sq ft

In a standard climate, 40,000 BTU is enough to heat a 1,000 sq ft area. Obviously, if you live in colder climate, a 40,000 BTU heater will heat an area below 1,000 sq ft.

How many square feet will 18000 BTU heat?

Calculating the number of BTUs needed to heat an area

For example, a 300 square foot room typically requires 7,000 BTUs to maintain a comfortable temperature, while a 1,000 square foot room requires 18,000 BTUs.