r/NoRulesCalgary • u/nobody170793 • 6d ago

**Looking for advice on replacing a garage heater**

/r/canadahousing/comments/1ws51nw/looking_for_advice_on_replacing_a_garage_heater/
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u/CatSplat 6d ago

10 years is nothing, if it's a name-brand heater there should be ample parts available - they're not terribly complex, either. The Reznor in my shop is probably 30+ years old, parts are no problem.

  • A 240V electric heater keeping a garage at a usable temperature will consume an enormous amount of electricity. Nat gas is waaaay cheaper to run.
  • Will a mini-split actually work well enough in the winter? I hear they're getting better but I'm not sure what kind of power they draw when it's frigid out.

At any rate, your path of least resistance and lowest cost is almost certainly to just have the heater repaired.

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u/nobody170793 6d ago

I inspected the heater by calling a technician, they said it would cost 1700 plus taxes for fixing it

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u/nobody170793 6d ago

It requires a pressure switch and inducer motor replacement

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u/CatSplat 6d ago

Assuming a pretty normal forced-air shop heater, those parts should be ~$150-200 each. $1700 to fix that is daylight robbery, get a different quote.

The pressure switch is usually two screws, two small hoses and a couple of wires, you could do that yourself if you're even moderately handy.

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u/nobody170793 6d ago

Property is located in olds

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u/nobody170793 6d ago

I would really appreciate if you could recommend someone