Unit Heaters
Unit heaters are a good way to heat an unconditioned space like a garage or a basement. This type of system is usually hung from the ceiling in the corner of the space. Unit heaters can be hydronic which require a boiler for a heat source. Water is heated inside the boiler and sent through pipes by a circulator to a coil inside the heater. A fan is attached to blow air across the coil and absorb the heat which is delivered to the space. Other unit heaters can have their own heat source such as a gas burner, oil burner or electric heater cores which are built into one package. These unit heaters are usually only found in garages, warehouses or barns. They require either a gas line piped to it and a flue pipe to remove the burnt gases, or an oil line and a flue pipe. All unit heaters require an electrical line as its power source to operate the fans. The electric only unit heaters require a larger electrical line because they use a heater core and a fan.
Advantages
Unit heaters are easier to install in a garage or basement then an entire heating system. Unit heaters come in a wide range of sizes to accommodate different square footages. Unit heaters do not require any ductwork.
Disadvantages
Unit heaters can be noisier to operate than other systems.
Products
Unit Heaters we sell:
- Modine
- Reznor