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Fahrenheat Ceiling-Mount Automatic 5000 Watt Electric Heater, Model# FUH5-4
From Fahrenheat

Heats things up fast AND saves floor space! No blast of cold air at start-up - automatically delays fan action until the long-life heating element is warm. Fan continues until the heating element cools off. Built-in thermostat. Powerful heater delivers up to 17,065 BTU/hr. Horizontal heat flow and adjustable downflow positions allow it to distribute heat evenly throughout the room. Plated fin heating element provides uniform heated air discharge. 14in.L x 12 1/2in.W x 12 3/8in.H. 240 Volts, 5000 Watts at 17,065 BTU/hr. 21 Amps. Ceiling mount bracket included. U.S.A. Heating Application: Construction, Garage, BTU Output: 17,065, Volts: 240, Amps: 21, Watts: 5,000, Blower Included: Yes, Blower (CFM): 270, Heat Settings: 10, Thermostat Included: Yes, Power Cord (ft.): Must be hardwired, Remote Included: No, Thermal Cutoff Safety Device: Yes, Dimensions W x D x H (in.): 14 1/2 x 11 1/4 x 12 1/2

• Amazon Sales Rank: #33763 in Home Improvement
• Brand: Fahrenheat

Terrific safe heater with no fumes
Electric Garage Heater

Step 1: I wanted to work comfortably in a 22 x 22 (9 foot ceiling) garage in the winter. Figuring I'd need lots of heat, I bought a portable 40,000 btu propane heater. It exhausts lots of carbon monoxide, so you have to partially open a door or window to the outside to let [cold] fresh air in -- which seriously lowers heater efficiency. The heater warmed the garage, but the approach wasn't satisfactory -- i.e., the fumes were so bad, I stopped using it. It was also very loud, like the hissing of escaping air from a large air boat; plus, when the propane tank ran out, the heater stopped; each time you needed heat, you had to drag it out, connect it to the tank, leave plenty of floor space around this self-contained-blowtorch; put it all away when you were done; and of course find a place to store it. Also, there was no thermostat. All in all, a royal pain in the keister.

Step 2: I bought one of these electric heaters. It has only half the btu's of the propane unit, but there is no need to open a window or door for ventilation. It also has a thermostat, so you can set it (to a number, not a temperature), and come back 30 minutes later and be in relative comfort. On days in the low 30s, it will keep the garage in the 60s, which is fine for working.. (My attached garage ceiling and 2 walls are insulated.) My heater is mounted high up on a wall, but it can also be mounted to hang from the ceiling, as long as the clearances laid out in the instructions, are followed. In any case, once mounted, it is out of the way, and always ready. There's nothing to haul out or set up when you need heat -- just turn it on. When done, just turn it off. This heater needs a dedicated 30-amp 220-volt circuit. You wouldn't want to use this every day, due to electricity costs, but for occasional use, it is perfect.

My advice is to skip step 1.

Note: This heater is also sold under the Dayton name, as the G73 Electric Garage Heater.

Excellent heater!
I bought this heater for my 23x44 garage, but had my professional electrician run the wire and install. It brought the temp up from 45 to 80 in a matter of just a couple of hours! I keep it on the lowest setting, and it stays in the mid-60s (depending on outside temp). I'm in the suburbs of Chicago, and it kept the entire garage comfortable all winter.

I don't have a single complaint.

Excellent, heats 1500 sq ft. basement in below zero weather
An excellent, easy to install heater. We needed to heat our open unfinished 1500 sq ft. basement. This basement has several windows and also walkout access through sliding glass doors. Even in the coldest weather this heater maintained a very comfortable temperature in the entire basement space. Our basement is insulated but I think this unit might have even heated it if it wear uninsulated.
Knowing the fan throw was not designed to cover a 55' by 26' basement we used two small 5 inch fans to circulate the air around the perimeter of our basement. This also helps circulate air from a dehumidifier. This is a much better solution than small space heaters or baseboard, you need so many units! This single 5000 watt unit only requires one circuit, so it is a much safer solution and far less costly to install.
The thermostat regulates the temperature quite well. We've used this heater for two years now with no problems. The delayed fan start is great, avoiding cold blasts of air, and the fan does not turn off until most of the heat is dissipated, preventing a hot spot.
Yet another advantage is this setup heats the upstairs floor as well making it quite comfortable in bare feet. And we were perfectly fine with the upstairs baseboards cycling less. Less creaking from the baseboards!
I was surprised to see the one disappointing review. The comment made by Mr.Agresti to the poor review addresses some potential installation problems by the reviewer. I personally think that 5000 Watts might be a little small for a garage, but Mr. Agresti thought it was fine in his garage.
This heater was installed just below our bedroom but it was barely audible when running late at night while we were in bed. It's a relatively quiet fan. So good quality, easy to install, and re-usable in other applications.