If you have ever walked out to a freezing cold garage on a January morning in Great Falls, you know how rough that feels. Over the past few weeks we have installed Reznor garage heaters for two local homeowners, with two more installs scheduled. Each family had a slightly different reason for wanting heat in the garage, but it all comes back to the same goal: comfort and usable space, even when the temperature drops.
In this post, we will talk about why homeowners are choosing Reznor heaters and what you can expect if you decide to heat your own garage or shop.
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Why more Great Falls homeowners are heating their garages
We live with dry winters, icy mornings, and big temperature swings. Around Great Falls and central Montana, garages are not just parking spots. They are workshops, pet hangouts, small business spaces, and storage for just about everything.
Here are some of the reasons customers gave us for adding a Reznor heater:
- A warm workspace for hobbies and projects.
- Melt snow and ice off cars overnight.
- No more scraping heavy frost off windshields in the morning.
- A warm space for pets that spend time in the garage.
- General comfort when moving between the house and the car.
Reznor garage heaters are mounted up at the ceiling, so they do not use up valuable floor space that you might want for a workbench, tool chests, or storage shelves. They can be set up for natural gas or propane, which gives flexibility for both homes in town and rural properties.
What to expect from a garage heater install
Most Reznor garage heater installs take about a day from start to finish. That includes mounting the heater, running the venting, making the electrical connections, and tying into existing gas piping or setting up a new line. Every building is a little different, so we plan around what is already in place and what needs to be added.
Here are a few things we look at during an estimate:
- Size and layout of the garage or shop.
- Insulation level, including doors and exterior walls.
- Whether the building uses natural gas or propane.
- Existing gas piping and electrical service.
- Where it is safest and most practical to run venting.
We also talk about thermostat location, safety, and the importance of carbon monoxide detectors in any space where fuel burning appliances are used. The U.S. Department of Energy also recommends sealing and insulating attached garages to improve comfort and efficiency, so this might be something else to consider. You can learn more at energy.gov.
If your garage is attached to your home, a properly sized and installed heater can make it much more comfortable to move between the house and the car. For detached buildings, a heater can turn a cold storage space into a usable shop for more of the year.
Is a Reznor heater right for your garage?
A garage heater may be a good fit if any of these sound familiar:
- You want a heated workspace for projects or hobbies.
- You are tired of scraping frost and ice every winter morning.
- You want a warmer spot for pets that spend time in the garage.
- Your rural shop sits unused for months because it is too cold.
- You want more overall comfort without giving up floor space.
Reznor heaters are a solid choice for many garages and shops around Great Falls because they are compact, ceiling mounted, and can be set up for either natural gas or propane. When paired with good insulation and weatherstripping, they can make a big difference in day to day comfort.
Ready to talk about heating your garage?
If you have been thinking about heating your garage or shop, we would be happy to take a look. Our team at Halcro Heating and Cooling is based in Great Falls and serves homeowners within about a 100 mile radius.
We can walk through your space, talk about how you use it, and recommend a heater setup that fits both your building and your budget. To get started, give us a call, text, or send a message through our website.