REAL LIFE REVIEW: Heat Storm Garage Heater \\ HS-6000-GC

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  • @Samcraftcom
    @Samcraftcom  3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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    • @HalfAssHomestead
      @HalfAssHomestead 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Damn it Sam, you sold me on the 1500 watt one for my back porch.....lol

  • @fuelishways
    @fuelishways 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Great video I also have a heatstorm. In the app you can set a set to tap automation so you can click it and set it to 70 or 45. I've been happy with mine in a 20x20 shop that has been spray foamed. But you're right electric heat is great as long as you have good insulation.

    • @Samcraftcom
      @Samcraftcom  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks for the tip!

  • @markm3.16
    @markm3.16 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey Sam, thanks for the 2 months update. Very well done and informative.
    I recently installed a 7500 watt heater in my 4 car garage/workshop. It works pretty good so far. A bit small but it's what I could afford. I use a Mr. Heater to help which I turn off when painting or staining. Don't want open flames with chemicals in the air. Haven't got my 1st bill yet so I don't know what it's going to cost me. I don't believe you mentioned cost comparisons exactly. Of course it varies by state and unfortunately I'm in the most expensive one, CA.
    I like the convenience of using an app to control the heater but the one thing that really bugs me is you can't just get the app you have to register then they don't stop sending junk. I want to control it like Bluetooth but I haven't seen any that work that way. I like your usage of Waze outlets. I have one for my swamp cooler and since I'm already in with them I'm going to get another one for my 2 fans that blow up into the ceiling. Thanks for the idea.

    • @Samcraftcom
      @Samcraftcom  ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad to be of any help! :)

  • @Derekcmatthews
    @Derekcmatthews ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Switch to Celsius mode and you will save about 50% of your adjusting on the app. Excellent video thanks

  • @denoftools
    @denoftools 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Wow, I'd only seen the smaller, room heaters from heat storm. Didn't even know they did a garage option!

    • @Samcraftcom
      @Samcraftcom  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I'm not sure if it's new or not... I was searching for WiFi heaters and theirs was one of the only ones. I'm really pleased with it!

  • @rustylilacfarm
    @rustylilacfarm 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome video Sam! I am looking to build an office in my workshop and will be researching heat/AC for that space. This review helps a lot in my decision-making! I have lots of SMART LIFE devices! They work great and the app is simple enough to use. You could get SMART LIFE plugs and program the fans to turn on when you turn on the heater.

  • @jsinger6891
    @jsinger6891 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    What is the square footage of your shop?
    Also, you see a large bump in your electrical bill?

  • @jimmyturbo4402
    @jimmyturbo4402 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    awesome video, thanks again but mostly good for people in warmer and temperate climates but if you have a really frozen winter think Canada, New Hampshire, North Dakota, or my home state Montana. you have a really hard time heating my shop to comfortable in a decent amount of time with this unit..
    our shop is very well insulated its a bit larger then yours its 24x24 in Montana we get around -10f to -30f average for a good few months in winter.. if my tools and shop get that cold it damages them... so I use this unit to keep it just above freezing but if I want to actually work in the shop then I. have to fire up a wood burner or wear a snowsuit

  • @dadge2500
    @dadge2500 25 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Have you tried tapping and holding to see if it’ll go up or down and then letting your finger off once you reach your digit..

  • @bretcj7
    @bretcj7 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    How much extra utility bill? Also how long does it need to run to warm it up enough to work comfortably?

    • @sjc3532
      @sjc3532 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Same questions

  • @joekaras7080
    @joekaras7080 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks for the review. I just placed an order for one.

  • @red08jk
    @red08jk หลายเดือนก่อน

    Does the heater have the ability to auto-restart in the event of a power outage? Or does it have alexa integration to where I could create an automation to turn on automatically based on a ecobee sensor that is integrated into alexa?

  • @johnleonard5857
    @johnleonard5857 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have their outdoor heater with tripod stand. Love their product but I think yours is my next step. 220 is far more efficient than 110. Great review.

    • @Samcraftcom
      @Samcraftcom  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Awesome! I've enjoyed this heater ever since getting it. I'm moving to a new workshop soon but won't be able to take it -- the new workshop will be solar powered. Bummer, it's been a great heater!

    • @johnleonard5857
      @johnleonard5857 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Samcraftcom we are moving to South Carolina in the next 5-6 months so I’m not even sure what Or if I’m going to need a heater for my new shop.

    • @HeatStorm
      @HeatStorm 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Samcraftcom what are you using to heat your new space? We are releasing a gas heater soon, do you have a natural gas or propane source nearby your new shop?

  • @zapa1pnt
    @zapa1pnt 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Sam, for the long term, you should look at a "mini split" HVAC system.
    They are great and relatively simple to install. Cost is Approx. $1,000 to $15,000.
    They are No duct work systems.

    • @Samcraftcom
      @Samcraftcom  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I'd have a hard time justifying that one to the family. LOL At least until there was central air in the house! Hahaha "Waiter, I'll take three mini splits!"

    • @shannonp4037
      @shannonp4037 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Samcraftcom $800 per room.

  • @shawnnasong6324
    @shawnnasong6324 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Do you know if this would warm up a garage when temperatures go to -5F? Or -20C?

  • @prodson8310
    @prodson8310 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    You did a great job on the video brother. Keep up the good work

  • @ninoman56
    @ninoman56 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks for the excelent review, how much did your electric bill go up?

  • @nickkaiser8875
    @nickkaiser8875 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have app can't figure out how to set an am timer. Any help?

  • @nodak81
    @nodak81 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the review. I'm thinking of using one of these for my basement. I want something wifi-enabled and this might fit the bill.

    • @Samcraftcom
      @Samcraftcom  ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm still using it to this day, many years later! Zero issues, zero complaints. :)

  • @bookemdanno2737
    @bookemdanno2737 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video !!! "im sold"...Big Thumbs Up !!!!

  • @TwoCaptainsOneShip
    @TwoCaptainsOneShip 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    The link on the heater is not working, any chance you posted it wrong? Want to take a look at it..thanks Sam...

  • @benrosenberg7972
    @benrosenberg7972 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    It sounds like there might be circulation issues. Will this heat my attached, insulated 700 sq ft garage? I feel like it might just not have the airflow to get it done.

  • @QUADRACER114
    @QUADRACER114 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sam, I just got the same heater and can’t get the WiFi to hook up to the app. I have tried to get help from heatstorm and no reply back for 9 days now, absolutely no help from tech-support. I have factory reset the unit several times and still no connection.
    Any advise on getting the app connected would be a great help..

  • @danieldewitte8289
    @danieldewitte8289 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Sam, so I just purchased this unit, I love the profile and it fits into my shop perfectly. I am running into a very common issue with it in where it will short cycle. Reading other reviews and seeing other videos this is a common issue with these units. Do you see this problem with yours? If you have how did you end up solving it? It took about an hour to raise my 12 x 20ft shop 10degF with an outdoor temperature of 45 degF. For a 6000watt unit in an insulated garage that it would do better then this.

    • @Samcraftcom
      @Samcraftcom  ปีที่แล้ว

      What do you mean by short cycling? I've since moved shops, but took this one with me and have it installed in my new workshop now. :)

    • @danieldewitte8289
      @danieldewitte8289 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Samcraft the unit would run for about a minute to 90 secs then it hits about 2 degrees over the set temp and starts its cool down cycle. Then when the temp drops to the set temp and lower it starts its warm up cycle. It's about a 45sec to 1 min warm up and about a 30sec cool down cycle.

    • @Samcraftcom
      @Samcraftcom  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@danieldewitte8289 Ahh, yes mine will do that. I think it's because the temp sensor is internal where it's hottest and not external. I've always wanted to crack open the case to find and relocate the sensor to the outside of the unit. Until then, I'll just set the temp 10 degrees higher than what I want. :)

  • @darrinwood151
    @darrinwood151 ปีที่แล้ว

    Could u send me a link to the cord you used just bought this model thanks

    • @markm3.16
      @markm3.16 ปีที่แล้ว

      It's a standard dryer type cord that you can pickup at your home improvement store but you need to be sure you get one that will handle the Amps load of the heater and if you don't already have the 240v outlet, you'll need one of those also
      These are usually hardwired. Mine is 7500 watts so I had to run 8 AWG. You can't get that in an appliance cord and make sure you have a large enough breaker.

  • @sandravisserrealtorofexpre8777
    @sandravisserrealtorofexpre8777 ปีที่แล้ว

    Do they make one for 240 / 20 amp?

  • @mikefriesdrums
    @mikefriesdrums หลายเดือนก่อน

    I’m in Minnesota and I’m wondering if this thing would actually work up here where it gets very cold outside. Two car insulated garage and I’d like to be able to take it from 40 degrees without heat to 60 with this heater. Will it actually perform in real cold weather?

    • @allenklingsporn6993
      @allenklingsporn6993 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I live in NC, but I'm from MN originally. You should probably be planning for more than a 20 degrees temp difference. This heater will do 20 degrees in that space, but consider that it'll only ever be 20 degrees. If you get down to 15F interior temp, it's only going to raise the temp to 35 degrees. Unless you can guarantee internal temps (heated floors, etc.), I'd recommend going larger than this unit.

  • @ramman5784
    @ramman5784 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What is the impact on the electric bill?

  • @wyattt9574
    @wyattt9574 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    How many square feet would you say it is recommended for have a small two stall loooking to keep things above freezing up thanks

    • @Samcraftcom
      @Samcraftcom  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I don't know the square footage recommendations for the heater. It's rated at 20,000 BTU output on high. It would depend on the space's insulation and if you plan to run it all the time at a set temp vs. on-demand. It does fine in my workshop building which is 16x24 with 8-12 foot ceilings. But the workshop is also insulated.

  • @adamsphototainment6697
    @adamsphototainment6697 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Tell us what size your shop is and and how much it costs to run the heater

  • @chadtharp7013
    @chadtharp7013 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    How much of a increase in your electric bill have you seen? Love the video!

    • @BoxcarJerry
      @BoxcarJerry 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      SOmething I would like to know as well .

    • @michaelphillips5007
      @michaelphillips5007 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Come on man! Inquiring minds wanna know!!! How much of an increase to your power bill did this cost???? I know I’m the fourth person to
      Ask…..no comment or what?!

    • @Fortis_Reptiles
      @Fortis_Reptiles 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thats the only answer im waiting before buying this. I need this to run the entire winter for my reptile room

    • @GlassfilmWeddings
      @GlassfilmWeddings ปีที่แล้ว

      How much did it increase your billl?

  • @davewhite8124
    @davewhite8124 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    How much did it raise your electric bill a month

  • @joekaras7080
    @joekaras7080 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This heater looks great. However, I have read a good deal of bad reviews from Amazon Customers. Has anyone experienced problems with this heater?

  • @georgebell6335
    @georgebell6335 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thinking about buying this heater how big is your shop I'm going to put it in a three car garage I'm in California

    • @Samcraftcom
      @Samcraftcom  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      This workshop (I have since moved into a new workshop I built and showed on TH-cam) is a 16x16 with ceilings from 8-12 ft tall. This heater had zero problems heating the space as hot as I wanted and keeping it there. I took it down and brought it to my new place, but haven't installed it yet. My new workshop is 100% solar powered and I'll have to run some hardwires to it for this heater to get installed again.

  • @leonardgallagher9323
    @leonardgallagher9323 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    can you tell us what the electric bill increase looks like for the two months you owned it

  • @randyhansenrocks
    @randyhansenrocks 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    your 4-wire configuration does not match up with the instructions. Please explain. I have a 3-wire and just curious.

  • @franktaylor38
    @franktaylor38 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I like the Ferris Bueller ending lol

  • @markshobbybench
    @markshobbybench ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Sam, does the app allow you to add a second Heater? I was planning to purchase two heaters for my garage.

    • @Samcraftcom
      @Samcraftcom  ปีที่แล้ว

      It does. :) We have two HeatStorm heaters and can control them both.

    • @markshobbybench
      @markshobbybench ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Samcraftcom thanks Sam

  • @chrisheward
    @chrisheward 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Is this an infrared heater?

  • @johnyeldell588
    @johnyeldell588 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great information Sam! I have purchased and installed the same unit in my two-car garage/shop. I agree that it needs an external thermostat as it cycles way too much (installed on 8' 6" ceiling). Have you addressed this issue by installing an external tstat? If so, could you share details on what you installed and details on that installation? Does it maintain the wifi capabilities? John in Kansas

    • @Samcraftcom
      @Samcraftcom  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I never got around to trying to move the thermostat, I just set it much higher than what I really wanted and used a wall mounted fan to move the heat around. It's been a great heater, but I'm moving workshops soon and cannot take it with me -- next shop will be solar powered. :)

  • @syedanupalam7891
    @syedanupalam7891 ปีที่แล้ว

    what is the price?

  • @louispounds7486
    @louispounds7486 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    So how warm can you make it at its hottest setting?

    • @Samcraftcom
      @Samcraftcom  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Easily in the high 80s.

    • @louispounds7486
      @louispounds7486 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Samcraftcom thanks!! room size again please?

    • @louispounds7486
      @louispounds7486 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Samcraftcom thank you, follow up question, is that close to the heater or on the opposite side of your area?

  • @GlassfilmWeddings
    @GlassfilmWeddings ปีที่แล้ว

    They come with an external thermometer now

  • @abubbabove
    @abubbabove 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    How cold have you used this in? I cannot find anyone reviewing this further north than you, but I'm in upper midwest. Come january we'll have weeks of -10 to -40.

    • @Samcraftcom
      @Samcraftcom  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Where I'm at (NC) it only gets down into the teens at lowest. In that range (with my insulated shop), it will keep it as warm as I want with the thermostat. It will also heat up my shop in about 15 mins from 40 (where I usually leave it overnight to keep glues and finishes from freezing) to 70. This workshop is 16x24 with ceilings from 8-12 feet tall.

  • @arisortiz6235
    @arisortiz6235 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Will using a 3 wire reduce that power of the heater instead of 4 wire?

    • @donutman3089
      @donutman3089 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      No. It's just that a ground wire is added to the wiring pigtail.

  • @LGLightGuide
    @LGLightGuide 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    What does it cost to run?

  • @jimcampbell1705
    @jimcampbell1705 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for this video. I am struggling with a heating solution in my shop. So the information you shared helped me a lot. Something else, you mentioned your wife’s soap making studio a couple of times. My wife makes soap as well. Does your wife have a TH-cam channel? Thanks!

    • @Samcraftcom
      @Samcraftcom  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad it was helpful, Jim! We do have another TH-cam channel, Green Acre Homestead, it's our homesteading/DIY/gardening/everything channel. :) We just recently finished converting a storage shed into her soap making studio. Might be of interest? But don't blame me if it gets you into doing the same project on your end! Hahaha th-cam.com/users/greenacrehomestead

    • @jimcampbell1705
      @jimcampbell1705 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Samcraftcom oh you don’t even know brother. She had the garage converted over to a certified kitchen. She and her best friend have been making soap and lotions for about 3 years by now.

  • @joeszabo4237
    @joeszabo4237 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good vid Sam. I have a couple questions. 1. What is the size of your shop? 2. How much of an increase did you see in your electric bill after you started using this unit for your heat source?

    • @Samcraftcom
      @Samcraftcom  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The overall size of the building is 16x24. I have an 8x8 space carved out of it for an office that this heater doesn't have to heat up. As for actual power increases on bills, that would be depending on how often you run this and what your cost is per Kw from your power utility. My numbers wouldn't benefit you unless all variables lined up. I've never added it up on my end. It's so much more convenient than propane or wood heat for me to worry on cost for the amount I use it.

    • @stankrieger3598
      @stankrieger3598 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      H I I from east coast nc. Liked you video and great info, I am looking into a new way to heat my shop not sure it is big enough? But just add more units....right. did it make any major chang in your power use. Love to stop some day just to say hi.

  • @joebiker8466
    @joebiker8466 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How much does it cost to operate the way you use it?

    • @mshaw290808mi
      @mshaw290808mi 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      This is the question that I thought would be of the most important one to answer! Ten, twenty or could it go as high as one hundred dollars a month?

    • @joebiker8466
      @joebiker8466 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@mshaw290808mi Well the recent deepfreeze weather will be a good test for worst case Scenario . I use electric to maintain my shop above freezing when Im not there and propane to kick tha temp up quick when I first go in tha shop. Mine typically runs less than $100 total for a cold month. My Shop is a12x16 saltbox style 12 ft height. I do like tha Wifi feature on yours but 6kw is a lot more than I need though. Good Info Thanks. Yall stay warm.

    • @Samcraftcom
      @Samcraftcom  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It's difficult to give that as a concrete figure since it varies with the weather and would also vary with temps and costs of electricity in your area. I'd estimate it costs from $1-2 per day for us.

  • @bikerguy5829
    @bikerguy5829 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very Good Video

  • @BrianJinwright
    @BrianJinwright 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    North Carolina!!!

  • @glenschumannGlensWorkshop
    @glenschumannGlensWorkshop 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks. How did you find the cost of electric heat?

    • @Samcraftcom
      @Samcraftcom  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I'd say it added about $1-2 per day depending on how cold it is and what temps I want in the shop, etc. Kind of hard to calculate really. But it's well worth it for the lack of having to maintain or service the system anymore (tank swaps, firewood chopping, etc).

  • @mys15jimmy
    @mys15jimmy 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    How big is your shops

    • @Samcraftcom
      @Samcraftcom  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      16 x 16 with 12 foot tall ceiling.

  • @kevinbrakebill9347
    @kevinbrakebill9347 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    If you have alexa you can link the smart life app and then just ask alexa to turn the heat to what ever temp you want. Much better then manually changing the temp one degree at a time.

    • @hyppievanman
      @hyppievanman ปีที่แล้ว

      Additionally make it a device group so when the heater turns on the fan turns on automatically…

  • @mairicrawford4374
    @mairicrawford4374 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Will you be helping with your brothers addition?

    • @Samcraftcom
      @Samcraftcom  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I hadn't heard of one until this comment and asked. :) We're trying to work out a "work day" for us to come up and get it done.

  • @eugenezimmer988
    @eugenezimmer988 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi, how warm does the room get when it's 35 degrees outside. How fast does it warm up

    • @Samcraftcom
      @Samcraftcom  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      It will get as hot as you set the temperature to make it! I'm able to heat up my shop in about 10 minutes with this heater and a box fan to help circulate the heat. My shop is 16x24 with 12' tall ceilings. I continue to be extremely happy with heater!

  • @laser-man
    @laser-man 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    How Big is your shop?

    • @Samcraftcom
      @Samcraftcom  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      The building is 16x24 with a ceiling height from 8' to 11'6". My home office is carved out in one corner and is 8x8 so that lessens the space of my shop for heating.

    • @laser-man
      @laser-man 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Samcraftcom thanks my shop is 30 x 40 with 10' ceiling , hard to heat.

  • @tszymk77
    @tszymk77 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    A heat pump would be cheaper to run, but of course more money.

  • @myutube6422
    @myutube6422 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Been using Smart Life for years, no problems other than your data is stored in China

  • @tighecrovetti2844
    @tighecrovetti2844 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    On the wiring diagram on page 7 here (images.thdstatic.com/catalog/pdfImages/b7/b7493cbe-6c18-47be-9d0f-1e5d3433b060.pdf), it shows the neutral just capped/unconnected. Did you attach it to that terminal because your plug has a neutral? I'm wondering if I can just run a 10/2 line out to my garage for this if I don't actually need to connect that neutral. Also, what breaker did you use? I believe they recommend 35A, did you go that high?

    • @ktm450exc8675309
      @ktm450exc8675309 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Cap the neutral. Mounting like shown in the video essentially connects the Neutral to Ground through the frame of the heater which is not good.