Traditionally, utility space heaters have been used in garages and other out buildings where there was not heat, but regular activities took place. The heaters are extremely versatile and functional, providing a person with the kind of heat that is needed when work must be accomplished in a cold area.

The fans on these units are often quite strong and force air directly forward from the heater. Because they are used in areas where there is usually no heat source available at all, these heavy duty heaters produce enough heat to keep a person comfortable while they are working.

Some of the units have different fan levels, however, this changes the force that the heat is emitted from the unit, not the temperature of the heat coming from it. The heavy duty heaters will keep a person very warm when it is aimed toward your work space.

The systems are bulkier than those found for home use and are much more durable. These heaters are not appropriate for areas where there are small children because the entire unit gets hot when it is used for a long period of time. If there is the possibility that the unit will be tipped over, it should be moved to a safer location.

A great benefit of the units are their ability to warm a garage floor. If you live in an area that gets icy, you can still work in your garage and keep your floor ice free using the heating unit aimed at the floor. This also allows heat to radiate up from the floor and keep the garage warmer.

The metal casing around the heating unit is designed to product heat in conjunction with the coils. While some heaters have insulated casings to keep them from getting too hot, they still will get very warm when left on for an extended period. Therefore, the units should not be left unattended or unmonitored. Shutting the system off when leaving the garage or work room will keep your system from overheating.

These heaters are excellent additions when you are going to be in a remote area. They plug into a regular outlet or a generator outlet and will keep a small cabin or tent very warm. Since the heaters are operated with electricity, you don't have to worry about any toxins entering the air when they are running.

Depending on the size of the area you need to heat and the number of people working in the area, you may invest in a very large unit that has a separate fan. These units usually have a thermostat control that makes controlling the temperature easy to control.

When you are setting utility space heaters in a workroom, it is important that they not be set by anything that is flammable. Most people place a small heater by their legs or on a table to keep their arms warm. The heaters are extremely warm and will keep the user comfortable.