Heating & Cooling Suggestions...
- Thread starter Zims Rack
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The easiest would be a 5000kw electric hanging heater and a window ac for the summer months. If you prefer gas heat, then a Hot Dawg hanging heater would work great. Electric heat will not add any humidity.
Buy a real heater. Two miserable winters with a 4500 watt hardware store POS that ran day and night was enough. I found a motel style heat pump with electric assist for $450 on craigslist. Can't beat the AC and heat in one unit. I keep the shop at 70-75 year around at half the cost.
A window AC in a little shop is great but make sure you get one that has an efficiency switch. Most cheap AC units run the fan constantly and the pump cycles. The efficiency switch shuts down the fan with the compressor. Besides saving money the fan running 24/7 will drive you nuts.
A window AC in a little shop is great but make sure you get one that has an efficiency switch. Most cheap AC units run the fan constantly and the pump cycles. The efficiency switch shuts down the fan with the compressor. Besides saving money the fan running 24/7 will drive you nuts.
I bought one of the window mounted PTAC units about 6.5 years ago. I don't run it constantly, only when I need to heat or cool. It does a great job with either in my 24x24 shop.
Well, it DID a great job, until it crapped out about 2 weeks ago. I paid about $600 for it new and now I'm looking for a repairman to tell me if I should fix it or get another.
Scott
Well, it DID a great job, until it crapped out about 2 weeks ago. I paid about $600 for it new and now I'm looking for a repairman to tell me if I should fix it or get another.
Scott
I use this Dayton heater to heat my uninsulated 600 square foot garage in Nebraska. It does it with ease and has a built in thermostat. Best thing is I got it free!
http://www.heater-store.com/garage_...d&utm_medium=shoppingEngine&utm_medium=Google
http://www.heater-store.com/garage_...d&utm_medium=shoppingEngine&utm_medium=Google
I use this one in my insulated 12x20 and it works perfect. Same wattage as the ones that cost $200 or more as well.
http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200362121_200362121
http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200362121_200362121
IMO, I would skip the window unit. It brings in too much outside air, which is an issue down here in Florida as far as humidity.
I have what we call the package units.Gas heat and air all in one unit that sits outside.My shop is 40 x 60 and 18ft. high.The shop area is 40 x 42 and I have a 5 ton unit to heat and cool it.My office and game room take up the other 18 x 40 and are heated and cooled with a 2.5 ton package unit.My gas bill and power bill are cheaper than the bill for my home.Mine are 14 years old and still work fine.I do have a humidifier on the 5 ton unit for winter months.
Best Wishes,
Steve
Best Wishes,
Steve
Package units sound like the way to go to me. I've had several friends in the AC/heating Buss. that always recommended These in situations where a home was not already equipped with climate control, and a homeowner/DIYselfer wanted to install something on the cheap and easy. you can find deals on them used in good working order, and You can get them with gas or electric heat. Seems perfect for a self contained shop.
Greg
The all in one heat pump split system whatever is the route. After installing a heat pump in my house I had to get on for the shop. You won't regret it.
I'm easily heating 25x25 with my motel style heat pump. I work in comfort. Insulate your shop!!
Watch Craigslist. I see one about every month. Use caution. I looked at a couple that were not Heat pumps with the electric assist. They were AC with electric heat.