5 Best 240V Electric Garage Heaters of 2022 – Reviews & Buyer’s Guide

Last Updated on December 11, 2021

Getting your garage warm in the winter can sometimes feel like an overwhelming task. Beyond the cold winds that strip heat away, you have to deal with the hassle of shopping online. That’s the part that supposed to be easy, but in recent years it’s become hard to get a good deal online.

That’s in large part because manufacturers are more willing than ever to oversell what their products can do while leaving out any information about its potential flaws. We think that well-informed customers can make great decisions.

That’s why we’ve created this list of reviews of the best 240V electric garage heaters of 2020. After readings these reviews and the attached buyer’s guide, you should not only know what you need to look for to get a great garage heater but how to get a great deal, too.

We also compare 120v garage heaters on the page found here

Our Favorite Choices of 2022 Compared:

	Image	Product	Details
Best Overall		Fahrenheat Garage Heater	Quality design Adjustable louvers Large temperature range	CHECK PRICE
		King GH2405TB Electric Heater	Thermostat Quiet operation Spiral finned element	CHECK PRICE
Best Value		Comfort Zone Electric Heater	Great price Durable steel Adjustable wattage	CHECK PRICE
		Dr. Heater Garage Heater	Thermostat Adjustable wattage Bracket included	CHECK PRICE
		King KBP2406 Electric Heater	Fan delay Cast iron motor Smart limit protection	CHECK PRICE

The 5 Best 240-Volt Electric Garage Heaters:

1. Fahrenheat FUH54 240v Garage Heater – Best Overall

The Fahrenheat FUH54 240-volt is the best overall 240V garage heater and one that will leave most users happy with how toasty their garage has become. This model has the flexibility to mount to either the wall or the ceiling, so you’ll be able to position it in the best possible location, no matter how your garaged is shaped. It also comes with a large temperature range. On low, it puts out 45-degree air, but on high you can get temperatures of 135-degrees Fahrenheit.

The adjustable louvers allow you to focus the air to a specific area in your garage, increasing this model’s effectiveness. The heater is designed very well. The internal fan doesn’t turn on until the elements have warmed up, so it only blows warm air, and it continues after the elements shut off, to make good use of the residual heat. Some users report that this model’s effectiveness goes way up if they use an additional fan to help circulate the air, as this model doesn’t always project warm air far from its front. Overall, this is a great model that has plenty of heating power, and one that will keep most garages very warm.

All in all, we think that this is the best 240v electric garage heater of 2020.

2. King Electric 240v Electric Garage Heater

The King Electric GH2405TB is another good option if you need to keep your garage warm. It uses a unique heating element with spiral fins. The first benefit to this is that the machine can run at a lower temperature but produce warmer air because the fins lead to more contact with air that passes by the element. Those lower running temperatures mean this machine should last longer because the internal elements are under less stress. Like the top model on our list, it can be mounted to the wall or ceiling, though the mounting mechanism is more complex.

It also comes with adjustable louvers to focus warm air to the desired area in the shop. Best of all, it works very quietly, so you won’t be adding an internal howling wind to rival the cold one outside. What ultimately keeps this model out of first place is its price. It’s about 50 percent more expensive than our top model but lacks features that would give it more value than the top model. While this is a great overall model, it’s hard to make the case that you shouldn’t spend less and get the same performance from a different model.

3. Comfort Zone CZ220 240v Electric Heater – Best Value

The Comfort Zone CZ220 is the model you want to get if you’re looking to be able to adjust the wattage at which your garage heater runs. You may have a smaller garage, and only need 3000 watts of heating to get warm, or a larger one, and need the full 5000 watts to get things nice and toasty. This model gives you the option to choose either and prioritize energy efficiency or heating power. It also comes with adjustable louvers allowing you to better direct the air to the appropriate place in your garage. Like the first two models, you have the option of mounting this machine to either the wall or ceiling, making that part of the installation process very easy.

Since you can get this model for about half of what you’d pay for the top model on our list, this model earns the title of “best for the money” on our list. The only problem with this model is that it runs noisier than other models on our list, which means that you’ll notice when it’s on. However, if your main priority is to save money, that’s a tradeoff that most people will be willing to make.

4. Dr. Heater DR966 Electric Garage Heater

The Dr. Heater DR966 is a disappointing overall garage heater. It does some superficial things correctly. You can mount it on the wall or ceiling with the included mount, which makes things very easy in that regard. You can also adjust this model between using 3000 or 6000 watts, giving you theoretical control over whether this model produces more heat or runs more efficiently. The primary problem with this model, however, is that it doesn’t run very efficiently at all. It takes a lot of energy to get hot and can add a lot of money to your power bill, which means this model will cost a lot to operate in the long run.

It also suffers from quality control problems. Many shipped units won’t ever get warm, even when wired up correctly. Consequently, this model has a very high return rate, and many customers don’t bother with an exchange. It’s also difficult to set a specific temperature with this model, as it has a dial marked “low” and “high” with a large, unmarked area in between. Overall, this model doesn’t always work correctly, and when it does, it’s inefficient and expensive to run, making it a poor overall buy.

5. King KBP2406 240v Electric Heater

The King KBP2406 5700-Watt is theoretically one of the more powerful heaters on our list. However, it has a lot of flaws that keep it from being an efficient and effective garage heater. Like the other models on our list, you can mount this model to the wall or ceiling to make the most of the space you have in your garage. This model also comes with a clearly-labeled and specific thermostat and temperature dial, so in theory, it’s simple to set the temperature to the one that you want.

However, this model suffers from serious quality control problems. Many units ship with missing, broken, or improper parts that make it less useful or not working at all. It also has poor efficiency, using a lot of electricity, even though it only puts out average heat relative to other models. Unsurprisingly, it doesn’t tend to last a long time, and lifespans with this model are best thought of in months instead of years. Overall, this model provides very little value for the money, and people who are looking to get a heater they’ll like using will need to invest in a different model.

Buyer’s Guide

We hope that our reviews have already given you some ideas about which model you think is the right one for you. If you’re still not sure which model that might be, this buyer’s guide is designed with you in mind. We’ve filled it with great general information about electric garage heaters so that you can learn what separates the great models from those that will leave you frustrated. We’ve also included some tips that should help you get a great deal when you go to buy, so make sure you read this guide if you want to get a great garage heater at a fantastic price.

Heating capabilities

The best indicator of how well a garage heater heats is its wattage. The higher, the wetter, the more electricity the unit will use to heat the elements, leading to hotter elements, or more hot elements, and an overall warmer garage. Of course, it doesn’t matter how many watts a heater has if it uses them ineffectively. It also doesn’t matter how hot they get if the heater struggles to distribute the heat into the garage.

Powerful fans, while loud, are sometimes necessary to get even heating throughout a garage. Of course, some models have excellent fans that run quietly and do a good job, though they tend to be the more expensive models. While you might be able to heat a small garage with a 1500 watt heater, you’d be better off in most cases with one that uses 3000 watts or more.

Mounting options

All the models on our list come with both wall and ceiling mount options. That’s not to say that they’re all made equally, though. Some models are better than others in this area, and depending on your needs, you may select one model over another because of differences here.

Many models use a rotating bracket that is permanently attached to the heater. Just rotate the bracket so that the heater is either hanging from the ceiling or wall, use the included screws to attach it to a stud, and you’re good to go.

Other models use a discrete bracket which must be mounted to the heater first, as an extra step, and then affixed to the wall.

Which electric garage heater is right for you?

Many people try to get the best value by buying the cheapest model or the most expensive one. As you may have guessed, neither of those strategies is a great way to get good value for your money.

Value isn’t just about price. Instead, it’s a good idea to focus on getting a model that will meet your needs and that you’ll like using. Start by imagining what you want your heater to be able to do, and then determine which features will make that a reality.

Then, buy the cheapest model that has those features. It will satisfy you, but since it’s the cheapest model, you’ll be getting the best value for your money.

Conclusion

The Fahrenheat FUH54 240-volt is our favorite 240V electric garage heater. It can be mounted on a wall, or the ceiling comes with a large temperature range and features a lot of great design elements. In second is the King Electric GH2405TB which has a spiral finned element, adjustable louvers, and runs quietly, but is very expensive. The Comfort Zone CZ220 has adjustable wattage and louvers and can be mounted on the walls or ceiling, and given its low price, it provides the best value for the money on our list. The Dr. Heater DR966 comes with adjustable wattage and a wall and ceiling mount, but its quality control problems and inefficient running drop it to fourth place. In last is the King KBP2406 5700-Watt which comes with a built-in thermostat, but suffers from poor durability and efficiency, and has extreme quality-control problems.

We hope that our reviews and buyer’s guide have helped you understand what you can get out of an electric garage heater. Armed with that information, you should be able to find the model that is right for you.

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