Garages are one of the most underrated additions to any Edmonton home, and not just because they offer a safe place to park your vehicle. Whether you’re a craft enthusiast, diehard gardener, or even just want another space to relax and unwind, your garage holds a lot of potential. Edmonton’s long winters, however, can make them downright chilly and almost impossible to occupy.
At Weiss-Johnson, we recommend Natural Gas Garage Heaters as a long-term solution to avoid frozen garage spaces and to help protect vehicles and other items stored inside. Natural gas provides a consistent, dry heat that creates a functional environment that’s free from the cold and ready to go when it matters most. Learn more below.
How Can Heaters Impact Home Efficiency?
If you have an attached garage, cold air can quickly begin to funnel into other areas of the home, especially in older residences without modern insulation. By maintaining a modest, steady temperature in the garage, you reduce the workload on your home’s main furnace and create a more balanced climate throughout the entire house.
Mechanical Protection and Vehicle Longevity
As any Edmontonian is painfully aware, modern vehicles are equipped with sensitive electronics and safety sensors that are not designed to function properly in our climate when temperatures reach extremes. Heaters help mitigate this and can protect your battery, car fluids, and sensitive sensors that might otherwise fail.
The Technical Advantage of Natural Gas
While electric heaters are an option, natural gas has become a far more reliable option for a few important reasons:
- Operating Efficiency: Per BTU, natural gas is a more cost-effective fuel source in Edmonton than electricity. For a homeowner looking to keep a space tempered all winter, gas is the more sustainable choice for the monthly budget.
- Moisture Control: Unlike unvented propane heaters, which release moisture into the air as a byproduct of combustion, a vented natural gas unit (such as a Reznor or Sterling) exhausts moisture outside. This “dry heat” protects your tools from surface rust and helps dry out the garage floor quickly after a snowstorm.
Choosing the Right System
Not sure what’s right for your space? Weiss-Johnson offers two primary types of gas heating depending on the layout of your space:
- Forced Air Unit Heaters: that circulate warm air throughout the garage, providing a quick recovery time after the overhead door is opened.
- Radiant Tube Heaters: For those who use their garage as a workshop, radiant systems are excellent. They heat objects and surfaces rather than the air, providing a silent, dust-free warmth that feels natural and ambient.
Is your garage ready for a professional heating upgrade?
Don’t miss out on making the most out of an important area in your home. Backed by almost 50 years of experience, Weiss-Johnson is here to meet your HVAC needs and to help you install a garage heater with peace of mind.
Request a quote for a natural gas heater installation from our team here.
