Winter in Canada is harsh, with temperatures dropping below -20 in many regions. As the weather turns cold, homeowners take all possible measures to ensure their homes stay warm. Most homeowners tend to ignore the garage, since they only go to it to access their cars during the winter. However, homes connected to unheated garages will feel cooler because the cold seeps through the garage and into the home. 

To protect your home from the cold, a garage heater is your answer. It will keep your house warm and allow you to work in the garage through the winter. We’ll break down exactly how this works.

It Keeps Your Whole House Warm

Homes sharing a wall with a garage will remain cold because cold air will pass through the walls. To test this, feel the wall that your home shares with the garage. You will notice it is much colder than other walls in the home. Cold air doesn’t just seep through the walls but also through vents connected to the garage. 

Heating the garage helps you maintain a warmer temperature in your home, since there won’t be cold air passing through the walls and vents. If you are concerned about higher energy bills, you can find energy-efficient water heaters that will help you save on energy consumption. This will ensure you don’t experience too much of a spike in energy bills. 

It Reduces Safety Concerns

There aren’t too many safety concerns with a garage heater as long as you securely position it and plug it directly into an outlet. When it comes to positioning the heater, you want to make sure it gets proper ventilation. The heater will release carbon monoxide, but adequate ventilation allows the gas to pass through without exposing you or your family. Besides this, the only other concern is to place the heater in a spot where no child would go, so that they don’t burn themselves on the heater. 

It Keeps You Warm While You Work

Come winter, most people avoid going to the garage. Since garage doors don’t provide proper insulation, it tends to be one of the coldest spaces in the home. Therefore, you can’t get any work done in it. This is tough for individuals that use the garage as a workspace. 

A heated garage allows you to continue to work in the space, even when temperatures drop below freezing. You can set the heater temperature as you desire, allowing you to work in comfort, no matter what the weather may be. So, the next time you need to check on the hot water heater in the garage due to the water heater leaking, or you need any other type of water heater repair, you can easily do it yourself without having to worry too much about how cold the garage is. 

Garage Heaters Are Compact and Easy to Maintain

Garage heating technology has become more innovative and compact in recent years. You can find heaters that are completely separate from the rest of your home’s heating system, so they require no ductwork. The heater can be placed in any corner of the garage or even on the ceiling, and it will be strong enough to heat the whole space. This means you’ll find space for the heater whether your garage is cluttered or organized. 

Maintaining a garage heater is simple. Most come with permanent-lubricated motors, so basic cleaning and regular air filter changes are the only things you need to do. 

Find the Right Garage Heater for Your Home

With winter in full swing, there is no better time than now to install a garage heater. By doing so, you keep your house warm and make your garage more accessible throughout the winter. Not sure where to go to get a garage heater? Gibbons Heating & Air Conditioning can help. We have helped thousands of homeowners with their heating needs in Saskatoon and surrounding areas. You can contact us at 306-343-9576 or inquire online.