3 Reasons to Consider Getting a Garage Heater This Winter

Plummeting temperatures and seasonal storms can transform the Montana landscape into a breathtaking winter wonderland. Freezing weather can also make your garage all but unusable.



You don’t have to give up your quiet workspace, set aside hobbies until spring, or suffer automotive frustrations related to winter weather. The right garage heating equipment can make a huge difference in the year-round use of this transitional space.

A self-contained, high-efficiency heating unit can improve the function of your home, protect stored valuables (including cars), and even keep water flowing. Here are just a few benefits you’ll enjoy when you install a new heater.

1. Improve the Function of Your Home

The main advantage of a garage heater is that it allows for year-round use of your garage. Whether you’re working on a project car, crafting your own wood furniture, or using a garage stall as your home gym, financing a heater allows you to enjoy this space even when temperatures turn chilly.

It can also help you maintain a comfortable home interior. In older homes, it’s not uncommon for a shared wall between the house and garage to suffer from poor insulation, resulting in heat drain from the home.

With heater installation and garage insulation, you can keep the garage warm and prevent cold air from infiltrating your home during the winter months. This, in turn, could increase energy efficiency. High heating bills are part and parcel of cold winters, but a warm buffer zone could temper the cost and create a more comfortable interior.

2. How Do Vehicles Benefit From a Heated Garage?

Anyone who lives in a cold place knows why some cars have a plug coming out of the front grill, but not all cars come with an engine block heater. If you store your car in a freezing garage, you could deal with a host of issues, including:

• Deflated tires
• Low/dead battery
• Thick oil
• Ice in the fuel line
• Brittle windshield wipers

Even electric vehicles (EVs) could suffer impaired battery function in extreme cold scenarios. With a garage heater, you can stave off these cold-weather problems and avoid having to scrape ice from the windshield or wait for your car to warm up and defrost before driving. 

Other items stored in your garage, from sports equipment and electronics to paint cans and chemicals, will also be protected from the adverse effects of freezing temperatures.

3. Will a Garage Heater Prevent Frozen Pipes?

Water pipes can run all through your property, and those that aren’t wrapped with insulating materials and/or protected by heating systems could freeze when temperatures fall below zero. If you know pipes run through, under, or around your garage, a heater can help prevent costly damage.

Enjoy a Usable Garage Year-Round

When paired with proper insulation, a garage heater is an effective way to protect your vehicles and stored items. A heater also increases the use value of the space, regardless of weather conditions, and it could even help to improve indoor comfort and energy efficiency.

Premier Systems offers expert installation of popular Reznor garage heaters. Contact us now to learn more.