The right answer for you depends on a lot of variables.
First, what geographical area are we talking about? The heating requirements for a converted garage space in northern Minnesota are going to be far different than the requirements for the same space in the deep south.
Next, while electric heat is simple & easy (100% efficient, no venting needed, etc), it isn't a good choice in areas with high electric rates. For example, electric heat is a viable choice for certain spaces in the far west & northwest (electric rates @6-1/2 cents per KWh), but generally a poor choice in much of the northeast, where electricity rates are generally around 16 or 17 cents per KWh.
Another consideration is what type of use you envision for the space. We have a "3 season" room that we heat with a pellet stove when we want to use it during the winter. The rest of the time it is unheated.
The best advice will come from those with experience in the general climate area where you live, so knowing that will get more & better responses.
John
--- In DoIt_Yourself@yahoogroups.com, "archeryhoney" <archeryhoney@...> wrote:
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> My husband and I are going to convert our garage into a den/man room and we aren't quit sure what kind of heat source to install. We removed the big garage door and closed it in when we sided the outside of the house, we installed a regular entry door and have insulated the room. We need to install a separate heat source from the rest of the house and were considering possibly installing a 120 volt electric baseboard heater. Any suggestions on what kind or suggestions for other possible heat sources.
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