In winter, heating options to keep shed warm make sure you’re comfortable and productive, even in cold weather. A small wood burning stove, propane heater, kerosene heater, oil radiator, pellet heater, and good insulation are the best options to keep shed warm. These 6 heating options keep your shed warm in winter, with or without electricity.
6 Ways to Keep Shed Warm In Winter
To stay and keep shed warm so you can be comfortable and productive throughout the winter, you’ll need to find a good heat souce. Just make sure you have proper ventilation.
1. Small Wood Burning Stove
A small wood burning stove is a hugely popular way to stay warm in the office shed. It’s a cheap source of heat that uses only firewood and no electricity. Some models come with a cooktop so you can even make some breakfast while you’re working. Stylish contemporary and compact designs are available that do a great job of heating even large spaces.
- 68,000 BTUs heats up to 1,200 Sq. Ft.
- Firebrick lined for long life and combustion efficiency while large ash pan with brushed nickel handle makes cleanup easy
- Accepts logs up to 18" in length
- Brushed nickel spring door handle and pedestal base provides an elegant look to any room
- Blower sold separately (model CB36 or B36)
2. Propane Heater
A portable propane heater can be safe to run indoors with as long as you have one that has been approved for indoor use. With proper ventilation and a carbon monoxide detector to be extra safe, you can heat your shed up quickly and cheaply without having to install a chimney or ventilation hole.
- POWERFUL RADIANT HEAT: This portable gas heater provides cozy, sun-like warmth; with advanced infrared technology, it directly heats objects and people, offering adjustable settings from 4,000 to 9,000 BTUs; ideal for spaces up to 225 sq. ft.
- IMPROVED SAFETY FEATURES: The propane buddy heater has enhanced the performance of its tip-over safety switch; you’ll hear it engage if the unit is shaken, bounced, or tipped, providing reliable and safe heat
- RELIABLE IGNITION: Equipped with a durable Piezo igniter; this LP heater offers quick, safe ignition without matches or lighters; just press the button to spark the fuel and start heating immediately; no external flame or batteries required
- SIMPLE OPERATION: The propane infrared heater has an easy start knob, fold-down handle for portability, and a swivel regulator that easily connects to a 1 lb. cylinder; or adapts to a 20 lb. tank with an optional hose and filter for flexible use
- FUEL EFFICIENT: Enjoy 6 hours of warmth on the low 4,000 BTU setting and 3 hours on the high 9,000 BTU setting; this outdoor gas heater burns just 0.044 gal/hr at 4,000 BTU and 0.099 gal/hr at 9,000 BTU, ensuring efficient and long-lasting heat
3. Kerosene Heater
A portable kerosene heater is cheaper to run than a propane heater. Kerosene uses less fuel than propane and the cost of kerosene is slightly less, too. This can be run without electricity, but to make sure you’re safe and reduce the risks of fire, get one that won’t tip over easily.
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4. Oil Radiator
Oil radiators heat the room really fast, but do need electricity. In a small space, do yourself a favor and get one with a remote control so you don’t have to get up again once you’ve sat down to work. This one has a remote which adjusts settings, sounds, and the timer. It also has a thermostat and the heating elements aren’t exposed, so you won’t burn your hands.
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5. Pellet Heater
A pellet stove is similar to a wood burning stove but instead of logs, it burns pellets which are made of sawdust and wood bits. Pellet stoves burn cleaner than wood stoves but you need to plug them in and keep an eye on the ash pan.
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6. Insulation
Insulation helps you stay warm in the office by keeping the warm air in and the cold air out. If don’t have insulation in your shed, you can install it cheaply.
If there’s no way you’ll be able to get your shed insulated before winter comes, then you can do smaller things to make it warmer. Fixing a drafty door and single glazing windows will help insulate the shed, too. Seal doors and windows, add draft excluders like a door snake, and put up heavy drapes to keep the heat inside.
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Final Thoughts
Stay warm in the office shed all winter long with these 6 ways to keep it heated. Seal up drafty doors and windows and insulate your shed, if you can, to keep the heat in and the cold out.