NewAir G73 Electric Garage Heater With Built-In Thermostat
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of NewAir G73 Electric Garage Heater With Built-In Thermostat
Customer Review: Dayton G73 Electric Garage Heater
Summary: 5 Stars
I am very pleased with the performance of Dayton G73 electric heater for my insulated, 480 square foot, ten foot ceiling, attached garage. Even on sub-zero mornings, it has kept the garage in the 50 degree (F.) range, on the "low" temperature setting on the thermostat. On the "high" setting, I've had the inside garage temperature into the 78 degree (F.) range, after an hour's operation, with sub-freezing temperature ranges outside. The only disappointment I had with the purchase was the fact it didn't come with a "pig-tail" (wiring cable). It worked out okay because that way, I was able to match the cable to the receptacle for the final wiring. I don't know how much it has increased my power bill because on "normal" (usual winter days/nights), I don't even turn the unit on, except for days/nights when outside temps are below zero, or I'm actually working on projects in the garage. The hardest portion of the job was the actual running the required 10-2 wire from the circuit panel to the location of the 240V outlet. I had a master electrician review my installation (and purchase of materials) of the dual-post, 30amp circuit breaker and wiring, via a digital photo of the 70 amp circuit breaker box for the garage.Customer Review: Super Heater 5*
Summary: 5 Stars
My Shop is a little over 500sq ft not insulated and this little giant heat it up with ease and keeps it that way. When I first installed it the temperature outside was around 30 degrees and in less than 45 minutes my shop was at 72 degrees. It is also very quiet and very easy to install. You can hard wire if you do not have an outlet for 220v near by but if you do like me just pig tail it with a 30 amp #10 cord/cable and you`re done. I`m very happy with this Dayton G73 Electric Garage Heater With Built-In Thermostat. A+
Jan-2-2011.
I'm still very happy with this unit although the thermostat switch burned out on me one year after, I think it was the weather was really cold and I was using my garage all day for a few days in a row with a project I was working on and did not gave the heater any slack, but anyways in case someone has or have in the future the same problem this is the part you need to buy "Berko Replacement thermostat 5813-2050-000" it goes for around $35.00 but I bought mine on Ebay for 23.00 shipped. Hope this help someone down the road.
David
Customer Review: Excellent Heater
Summary: 5 Stars
I was looking for an electric heater for my 3 car garage and small shop. This heater exceeds my expectations. I keep the garage at about 50 degrees when I am not working in my shop or on my car. I turn up the thermostat about 2 hours before I go out to work to bring it up to 65. Even when it is in the 20's outside the heater does the job. I am surprised by how much heat it puts out. The fan is quiet. I hired an electrician to install a 240 plug. It cost me $200 but it is very worth it to me to not have to fool with kerosene or propane. Also, I did an analysis of BTU's per hour and found out that electric heating is as cheap or cheaper than kerosene or propane. At least that's true in Tennessee where electricity costs about 8 cents per kilowatt hour. With three walls and the ceiling insulated, my garage stays at 40 or better witout the heater due to heat from the inside of the house. Therefore it does not take much to keep it at 50 and the size of the space (~20X45X12) takes a while for the heater to bring it up 15 degrees. In summary, it works perfect, is quiet, and is just what I needed.Customer Review: Great Heater
Summary: 5 Stars
I purchased the G73 after reading several reviews on Amazon and other sites. My experience with the heater has been absolutely great when it comes to heating. I have a 720sqft fully insulated and finished garage. I installed the G73 at ceiling level using a dry power cord at the 230V 30A setting for 5,000BTU. Outside temperature on installation day was around 20 degrees with my garage temp at 48 degrees. Less then an hour my garage was 65 degrees with a setting of HI. After several hours we had the garage around 80 degrees and actually opened a garage door to let cool air in. If you are considering this heater my suggestion is to buy int immediately. I did have a problem with the high limit switch turning off my heater after 2 weeks and had it immediately replaced from the vendor. The 2nd unit works the same and I attribute the 1st unit problem to just component failure.
Customer Review: Great heater!
Summary: 5 Stars
I haven't seen the electric bill yet so I'm giving this heater 5 stars. I had previously bought one of the propane Reddy Heaters (RLP50VA see my review on that) to heat my garage but that heater was completely unsuitable for that task. This one is perfect, it heats up the garage quickly and is quiet and clean. It is a 240v heater and requires a hardwired installation so is a little bit of a pain but I wired everything up and had an electrician friend come check out my work before I turned it on and all was OK. Needed a 30A dual pole circuit breaker and 10/2 wire along with a junction box and flexible connecting cable but it was worth the effort! My garage is a garage under (standard Colonial) 26x22 so the ceiling is insulated but nothing else is. Living in NH, a heated garage for working on the cars is pretty much a necessity and I would recommend this heater highly.