Best Kerosene Heater for Garage
- Sengoku HeatMate Omni-Radiant Kerosene Heater
Pros:
-Lasts up to 14 hours per fill
-Excellent for outdoor use
-Automatic safety shut off
-Burner design protects it from wind
-Easy to assemble
Cons:
-Cannot service larger garages
The average one-car garage 12 x 22 feet (264 feet squared). 14 x 22 (308 feet squared), or 14 x 24 (336 feet squared). A typical two-car garage is 18 x 20 feet (360 feet squared). That makes this kerosene heater excellent for both one-car and two car garages because it can heat up rooms as large as 380 square feet.
In addition, it has a large capacity gallon that can hold up to 1.2 gallons (4.5 liters) of fuel tank. That should be enough to give you warmth for 12 to 14 hours per fill. Its heat output is at 10,000 BTU’s.
You can use it for emergency situations as well as everyday supplemental heating. That means even if you have another heating source, it’s good to have a kerosene heater just in case the other heat source fails (for instance, if there is a power blackout)
If your garage is larger than 360 square feet, this heater just won’t do. Some two-car garages are 20 x 20 feet (400 square feet) and 20 x 22 (440 square feet). This heater is only effective up to an area of 360 square feet.
- Dura Heat DH2304S Kerosene Heater
Pros:
-Easy assembly
-High heat output
-Projects heat in 360 degrees
-Protective grill ensures you don’t burn your fingers
Cons:
-Has a noticeable kerosene odor
This heater produces more heat than the Sengoku above (which does 10,000 BTU’s). This one produces 23,800 BTU’s. It projects that heat in a 360 degree radius, so every corner of the room will be heated equally since the heater is distributing heat all around.
In addition, the heater design takes safety into consideration. It’s easy to burn your fingers when you are operating a heater. To protect you from that, the heater design features a protective grill which encircles the hot surface areas.
It however does not last as long per fill as the Sengoku heater above (which lasts 12 to 14 hours). This one does between 8 and 12 hours per tank of fuel. That’s still a lot of time, though, especially in times of emergency.
One noticeable con is that there is a kerosene odor. The odor is not so extreme that it is overwhelming, but it is still noticeable.
- Mr. Heater F270270 MH75KTR Contractor Forced-Air Kerosene Heater
Pros
-Has a thermostat
-High heat output
-Durable construction
-Heats up a large area
-Instant heat
Cons
-Noisy fan
If you are looking for a durable heater that is built to last, consider this Mr. Heater, which is constructed using rugged, durable steel. It also has a heavy-duty, high-output fan.
The heater operates for about 11 hours on a full tank. That’s almost half a day of providing heat that is instant, economical, and efficient.
It has an incredibly high heat output compared to the two we have already reviewed above (10,000 and 23,800 BTU’s). Consider that its fixed heat output is at 75,000 BTU’s.
The area it heats up is also quite large. Consider that the Sengoku above covers 360 square feet but this Mr. Heater can cover an area of up to 1,875 square feet. It also has a thermostat and can heat up a large area of space quickly and effortlessly. It’s excellent for those cold winter days when you are outsider working in your car, or when you are in your garage.
The one problem we can see is that the fan is rather noisy. But at least there is no kerosene odor.
- Mr. Heater F270370 MH175KTR Kerosene Heater
Pros
-Easy to transport because of pneumatic tires
-High heat output
-Covers a large area
-Has themostat
Cons
-Not quiet
This Mr. Heater has a higher heat output and covers even more area than the one above. If you have a big garage and you want something to keep you warm during winter while you work on your car, even outdoors, this is surely it. It is a forced-air kerosene heater that produces 175,000 BTU’s and the heat covers an area of up to 4,375 square feet.
The fuel tank lasts up to about 10 hours on a tank full of fuel – the tank can handle up to 14 gallons of fuel. It also has an adjustable thermostat.
The heater weighs 68.5 pounds (30.8 kg), which is quite heavy. Obviously transporting would be a problem. The heater’s design solves that problem by including oversized pneumatic tires which ensure transport is smooth and convenient!
It does however raise a bit of a racket in operation, which some people may consider intrusive.
- Kero World KW-24G Indoor Kerosene Heater
Pros
-Easy to light, easy to adjust, and to fill with kerosene
-Simple, convenient, matchless ignition
-Efficient fuel use
-Portable design
-High heat output
-Covers a large enough area
Cons
-Strong odor
With a heat output of 23,000 BTU’s and covering an area of 1,000 square feet, this kerosene heater should be ideal for the average garage – and even a bit bigger than average. For instance, three-car garages are typically 32 x 22 feet (704 square feet). It is an excellent heater for small to medium indoor spaces.
It is also highly efficient, giving you 12 straight hours of heat from its built-in 1.9-gallon fuel tank. The kerosene heater is something you will need when you are fixing a car in your cold, lonely garage during those cold winter days. It is also great for providing emergency heat, like when you lose power in the house.
Furthermore, it’s a highly convenient source of instant heat. It has matchless ignition, and you don’t have to plug it in either. That means you don’t have to go through a lot of hassle to get it going.
Burning your fingers while trying to grab the heater is a serious hazard and this heater’s ergonomic design prevents that by including a 360-degree protective grill: it ensures safety.
It does have a strong odor, though, especially if you are operating it indoors.
- Dyna-Glo RMC-95C6B Indoor Kerosene Convection Heater
Pros
-High heat output
-Automatic ignition
-Easy to shut off
-Easy to assemble
Cons
-Produces odor during shut-off
The beauty of a kerosene heater is you don’t need electricity, and it is therefore something you can use in times of emergency. This particular one provides a heat output of 23,000 BTU/hour, which makes it a pretty powerful kerosene heater that can satisfactorily warm up your garage in winter.
The heater can provide heat for an area of up to 1,000 square feet, making it ideal for the average garage. That means, it can adequately provide heat for a one-car garage, a two-car garage, and even some 3-car garages.
Ease of use is always a plus, especially considering that when the weather is really cold, you want something you can quickly turn on and warm up the atmosphere quick. It has automatic ignition, so turning it on is easy. Shutting it is also easy (a one-touch shutoff).
There is almost no odor, but when you are turning it off, an odor is produced.
- Sengoku HeatMate Radiant Kerosene Heater
Pros
-Safety grill
-Automatic safety shutoff
-Fuel lasts long
-Press a button to start
Cons
-Can only service smaller spaces
Featuring a large capacity tank (1.2 gallons or 4.5 liters), this Sengoku kerosene heater will keep you sufficiently warm for a period of up to 14 hours per each fill of the tank. If you are in your garage working on something, that means the fuel will last all day (from morning to evening).
The heater is also easy to use. For instance, it does not require any matches – to start it, all you have to do is press the “start button”. Furthermore, it comes with an automatic safety shutoff. Other features include EZ flame adjuster and tip over switch.
For safety, to ensure you don’t burn your fingers, the heater features protective safety grills.
Unfortunately this heater if you have a large garage, this heater does not provide heat for a large area. For instance, it’s not ideal for a three-car garage and even most two-car garages. The heat it provides can only cover an area of up to 380 square feet, which makes it more appropriate for smaller spaces.
- DeWalt F340675 DXH75KT Kerosene Heater
Pros
-Comes with thermostat
-Easy to transport
-Ergonomic handles
-Glove-friendly controls
-Easy to clean
-Recessed controls, for durability
Cons
-Generates strong smell
Construction professionals have been known to use these DeWalt kerosene heaters as a reliable heat source on the jobsite. You can therefore rely on it to provide satisfactory heat to warm up your own garage in winter. These DeWalt heaters have high-output, fully enclosed motors, and have glove friendly controls and factory-installed thermostats.
It weighs 35 pounds (15.88 kg). Fortunately, it has wheels, and that makes it easy to transport. To make the burden of transport easier on you, the handles are designed ergonomically.
The controls are also glove friendly. This is significant because in winter, you may not want to take your gloves off, since the air is extremely cold.
Cleaning is always an issue for most people – cleaning should be easier than it usually is. This kerosene heater features a rugged two-piece split barrel to ensure cleaning and maintenance are easier and safer for you.
It is easy for parts to get damaged on a job site or when you are working on the garage. Therefore, for the sake of durability, the heater features recessed controls and thermostat control – this minimizes the risk of the knobs or valves getting damaged.
This heater is not the best for indoor use – unless it is a well-ventilated place. That is because it does give off a strong smell.