Modine Hot Dawg® Heater

Good heater Review by Daryll

Purchased the 75K BTU propane model. Easy to install, mounted it to ceiling joists in my work barn. Hook up a propane line, a 120VAC power line, a 2-wire thermostat, and the exhaust, and you're good to go. Using B-vent for the exhaust makes things a lot easier, just measure, get your components, drill a hole, and piece it together. I have about $80 in B-vent components for a roof exhaust (two 18" and one 36" pipes, a T and a T cap, flashing, storm collar, top cap, and a support bracket).

The unit runs quieter than others I've seen in operation, and throws heat as far as the specs said (38'). My only apprehension was the included mounting brackets are held onto the unit with just six 3/4" metal screws. I added one more on each side for a total of 8, and its very solid, but I'd be a little more comfortable with more substantial bracket mounting hardware.

If the unit continues to perform well, it has earned the 5-star rating I gave.

(Posted on 5/2/13)

Good Replacement for my original heating unit Review by Ted R

Originally installed a used 80,000 BTU heating unit that was way oversized for my 800 SF insulated, 4-car garage/shop in Northern Nevada. Tired of replacing the thermocouple and ordered a replacement 30,000 BTU unit. The New Modine unit is very compact and fits very well. Well constructed, pretty quiet and works very well. Proper sizing makes a big difference in operation. Heating bill dropped dramatically. Very pleased with QC Supply in both communication, lightening fast shipping and product as described. Highly recommend QC Supply and Modine products for your next purchase. If you are treated as well as I, you won't be disappointed.

(Posted on 4/29/13)

works great Review by e

It's pretty quiet and puts out heat well!

(Posted on 2/1/13)

Cant beat the price. Quality product. Review by Diamond Dave

Wow it was easy to install and works great. Should have put one in a long time ago. Beats the heck out of rubbing two sticks together. Fast shipping excellent packaging. A+++++++++++++ all around. Thanks QC.

(Posted on 1/30/13)

Super Quick Delivery! Review by Dicky One

Smokin' fast delivery. Purchased Saturday night online and it was on my door step Tuesday afternoon. The product box looked like brand spankin' new with no damage of any sort so kudos to your delivery company. This is my first Modine purchase and so far I'm impressed with the product and I hope that it holds up. Good job, keep it up, and thanks for the gloves.

(Posted on 1/24/13)

Great Product! Review by Iceman

I installed the Hot Dawg 45 on the ceiling of my two-car garage. I used the mounting brackets that came with the unit and they worked as described. The brackets provided the minimum 1" clearance to the ceiling.

My garage is not insulated and the temperature outside is around 25 degrees. The heater was able to heat the garage in about 15 minutes up to 65 degrees and was able to maintain that temperature without continuously running. I would recommend this product for a garage/shop application.

(Posted on 1/22/13)

Modine 100K BTU shop heater Review by onedirtyrider

Nice heater! Arrived in great condition and quickly. I'm heating a 1600 sq. ft. workshop/garage in Indiana and it does a great job.

(Posted on 1/14/13)

Excellent Heater Review by Okie

Does everything it is advertised it will do. Heating a 24 x 36 shop and I have to turn it down after a short while. Quick delivery time and a quality product. Modine has been making quality commercial heaters for a long time.

(Posted on 1/14/13)

Great unit, great price,easy install, and super quick ship! Review by bigrigger

Great price, easy install, and super quick ship! 3 thumbs up (if I had another).

(Posted on 12/26/12)

Great heater at a great price. Review by Koko15

This review is for our Modine Hot Dawg heater, Model HD-60 (60,000 btu) burning natural gas. After some research, including a heat-loss analysis to determine appropriate sizing, we found the best price from QC Supply. Fast standard shipping via FedEx Ground was included in the price. The unit came fully assembled and ready to go to work right out of the box. Overall design, workmanship, fit and finish is excellent. We're heating a new construction 2 1/2 car garage and workshop area (28' x 28') with 11' ceiling and a heated living space above here in the chilly hills of Western New England. It was below freezing yesterday with the wind gusting over 40 mph but my garage stayed warm and toasty with the heater cycling only a few times an hour. Straightforward installation and very quiet operation.

Clear, concise instructions provided by Modine, downloadable from QC website if you want to plan ahead. To complete the installation you flip the mounting brackets over from the shipping position and provide your own threaded rod and other hardware to mount to ceiling. You must also provide vent pipe, gas piping and electrical to comply with local code. I'm an experienced DIY'er and my buddy is a top notch plumber who has installed many Hot Dawgs. It was out of the box, mounted to the ceiling, gas piped and vented in about two hours. 30 minutes more for electrical, only because I took the time to run EMT conduit for a nice, clean installation. It fired right up with no problems. There was only a slight "hot metal" smell for about 10 minutes during the initial run-in, as should be expected from any new heater. It is now running beautifully (and quietly) on a Honeywell programmable thermostat, although any standard basic thermostat will do. The HD-60 draws 2.5 amps so you can comfortably run either 12 or 14 ga wiring for line voltage. Thermostat wire is standard 2 conductor (only red & white terminals are used).

All in all, this is a very nice heater doing exactly what it was designed to do. This was our first purchase from QC Supply and we will definitely buy again. They have a very easy us use website, excellent product selection, logical check-out process and great communications from purchase to delivery. Highly recommended.

(Posted on 12/23/12)

A LITTLE MUSTARD and RELISH! Review by BMW 64

Just purchased and installed the Modine Hot Dawg 45 BTU Heater for a 16' x 30' Barn/ATV Shop located here in Western New York. Being way out in the 'sticks' and hills smack in the middle of 'lake effect' snow region, winters here can be quite brutal with very cold temps and winds!

My shop is an ongoing restoration project started this past Spring of an old barn built way back in the 30's that really needed some major work. Along with new cement floor, re-framing of walls, insulation, siding, 9 windows and just a whole bunch of other stuff along the way ... a decent, efficient propane heating system was tops on the 'to do' list come cold weather. After advice of local HVAC outfits and looking at all the various makes, models of gas heaters ... everything pointed to the Modine Hot Dawg! The high efficiency, quality construction of the unit, along with the great price and superb service of QC Supply made the choice an easy one! After determining what size was best overall for my application, ordering on line was very simple and unit arrived safe, sound and packed very nicely in less than a week.

Originally was going to go with the 60K unit ... but after considering BTU/fuel use/cost and that building is well insulated with 3.5" fiber glass in walls and foil faced foam higher up and in ceiling, I went with the 45K unit. QC Supply was very helpful in answering all installation questions, gas/electrical hook-ups and such. Considered using one the Quick-Sling Rafter Mount systems they offer ... but, after measuring and scoping everything out - I mounted unit flush to a pair of 2'x6' boards built within the overhead beams for a very secure installation. Unit is also positioned near the middle of the back wall at about 8 foot height as opposed to a higher location in the corner. Reason for this was *Easier mounting to rafter/beams *Ease of servicing and maintenance *Lower, more centralized heat discharge.

Am in the process now of installing wall mounted hard pipe gas line and getting electric over to unit. So Far So Good, and the Hot Dawg looks great hanging there!! Can't wait to get the thing cranking out some heat and actually able to work out there during the winter months without seeing your breath!

(Posted on 12/22/12)

thumbs up Review by Hoss

picked this heater due to the easy install video on you tube and i love it. thanks

(Posted on 12/21/12)

Great, reliable heaters Review by Ron

I live in Sandpoint, Idaho (winters 10 to 30 degrees). Heating a divided, insulated, pole barn 36' x 60' x 12' high. My first heater is the 75,000btu (it "throws" the heat 40ft.) the second one is the 45,000btu (it "throws" the heat 30ft.). Keeping the barn divided with a wall and large roll-up door really helps keep the heating cost down. If you are not sure what size heater to get, check out Modine's Hot Dawg web-site and you can determine the btu's you need by seeing how far it "throws" the heat. Great, reliable heater, have been using them for 8 years.

(Posted on 12/12/12)

Modine 60,000 LP Review by Gene

My new heater came the other day. I installed it with the instructions given and all went very well. I had to call QC when I ordered it and a heart beat picked up the other line and directed me to a tech to answered my order and need questions. It made my decision and ordering process go real well. The service and politeness help out for the DIY guys. The unit is now rockin and I'm happy with it and with QC. It made me look around at what else they sell.
Thanks

(Posted on 12/11/12)

Thank you, you are the BEST Review by Ed

Thank you, have installed and just waiting for cold weather.

(Posted on 10/31/12)

great heater Review by Snowman

45,000 btu heater warms 2 1/2 car garage in NH nicely and quickly.

(Posted on 10/27/12)

Modine Hot Dawg 45 Review by Joe I did it myself

Well I bought this unit to replace an old house unit that had been in my garage when we moved in 11 years ago. Time to clear some floor space. Unit installed easily and fired right up. It is not that cold yet but it pushes out some heat so I am sure it will do the job. Great Unit great price.. Two of my neighbors know I research most everything I buy. They told me I was the guinea pig, if it works well for me you might just sell a few more to my neighbors.

(Posted on 10/27/12)

Great Heater Review by jstalt

Bought the 75,000 btu propane unit in 2003. I keep my 3 car garage in NJ @ about 37-38 degrees when I am not out there just to keep above freezing mark. Takes about 45 min or so to warm up to 60 degrees when its 20 out. Not too bad. Never had a problem yet (knock on wood)!!! Very happy with heater.

(Posted on 10/26/12)

Good product Review by Jim

So far so good. Installed the heater last week with a friend and it was easy to setup. I hooked up a thermostat and finally used it this morning in Colorado as it was 29 degrees outside. QC Supply delivered everything as quoted and no problems with the order. I will purchase products from QC in the future. Cheers, Jim

(Posted on 10/25/12)

Very Good Heater Review by bigv

Built well and easy to install. Heat two-car garage very fast. Just sorry I waited too long.

(Posted on 10/19/12)

Nice unit for garage with low ceiling Review by RandyT

Very few perfect products out there but this gets 5 stars because of the helpful and friendly service from the folks at QC. This is the place to buy your Hot Dawg.

(Posted on 10/8/12)

so far completely satisfied Review by Murph

Just got heater hung up and hooked up to gas. Seems like a good heater, we'll have to wait and see when it gets cold. The only thing I would like to say is make sure people know where they hide the installation manual!!

(Posted on 10/6/12)

Hot Dawg heater Review by geturdon987

The service was outstanding and the price was right. I have had Hot Dawg heaters in the past and they are of good quality. I have a 30 ft. bu 45 ft. shop in western New York and it heats my shop very well.

(Posted on 3/22/12)

Hot Dawn HD 60 k - perfect 3 car garage heater Review by Papa Edy

I purchased this heater for a 3 1/2 car, short side attached garage 750 SF, 4" Insulation on ceiling , and 1" foam board on the walls with brick. 3 insulated doors. Normally it get down to 40 degrees in the winter. I did plenty of research and picked this unit. I am very happy. I keep 2 cars in the garge and lots of tools. I wanted a heater that would slowly rise the temp continously without cooking me when I am in front of the heater. I also didn't want the on off cyles that causes you to be hot-cold-hot-cold untill it reaches the temp setting on the thermostat. This heater is perfect. Runs about an hour to rise the temp 20 degrees. than it's off, and the temp holds for quite a while. The slow ris in temp also lets the car 's temp rise in sync with the air. The only problem is my wife is not happy that I'm now working in the garage in the winter with flip flops and a t-shirt on. I love it!

(Posted on 3/17/12)

very good Review by hammerhead

I received this unit a few weeks ago. It came in with a bent side, but QC and Modine quickly shipped out a replacement side. It installed easily and the thermostat (Johnson Controls) worked good with the unit. I seems to heat well and I think it will be very cost effective. The unit is very quite and appears well made.

(Posted on 2/24/12)

Great garage furnace Review by NESD

This is my 2nd Modine Hot Dawg heater in my garage. I believe the gas valve went bad in my other and since it was 10 yr.s old, I decided to replace the whole heater. While you should have 2 people to install this in the ceiling, it is small enough that I was able to accomplish it by myself. Since the gas line and vent system were already there, it was an easy install with just a quick trip to Menards for the right length gas pipe to go to the gas valve. The heater works great in my 3 stall garage in northern SD where winters can be quite cold. It takes about 20 min.s to heat it from 45 degrees (where I keep it for winter) up to about 55-60 degrees if I'm going to work out there. Very nice heater for the price.

(Posted on 2/18/12)

Modine Hot Dawg Review by Hacksaw

Excellent price, Very fast delivery. Very happy with it.

(Posted on 1/18/12)

Hot Dawg Heating Review by Rudy

Best price on the net and quick free shipping. Once you find the installation manual (inside the unit), directions are clear and easy to follow. 75K BTU seems plenty for my shop/garage that's about 950 SF. Quiet, reliable, and fast.

(Posted on 1/7/12)

Great Company Review by Mark

The Customer service was great, they even called before it shipped and told us I could save some money on shipping by doing a couple of things differently. The only issue I had was the installation and owners manual were not shipped. I was able to download them online so it was really not a problem. I would recommend QC supply to anyone.

QC Response: Manual can be found inside lower panel of heater.

(Posted on 12/29/11)

Nice Unit Review by Mike Messier

Best price around! Heater was shipped immediately and I had it in a few days. 45,000 BTU heater for my 2 car garage works great. Very happy with the purchase.

(Posted on 11/23/11)

HD60 Hot Dawg Heater Review by Tom

This is my second Hot Dawg Heater for my garage. Instead of converting my older unit which was propane, I purchased a natural gas unit. I could not be happier with QC Supply. Their price for the unit was the lowest. Period. And to get free shipping , you cannot go wrong. Plus, to have it delivered 2 days after I ordered it, that is just amazing. Their customer service emailed me when the order was processed and i was able to track it during transit. You cannot go wrong with QC supply. As for the heater it is the best around. Several of my friends have one in their garage and all love it An EXCELLENT heater over all and a EXCELLENT company selling them. A++++++

(Posted on 11/18/11)

Excellent Service and Price Review by Dbachulak

This is my second Hot Dawg. When is comes to Garage heaters, this is the best

(Posted on 10/31/11)

Maybe too much heater Review by Creeker

The price was the best on the internet. The shipping was fast.
Installed it over 2 weekend after many trips to the hardware store for fitting, pipe, vents, etc.

It works great but it's not as quiet as I had hoped. It's not loud, just a lot of fan noise and I need to turn up my music when it's running.

I got the 45,000 BTU model and it may be too much heater for my 1 1/2 car garage in Santa Cruz but it may be perfect when the temperature drops to 40 and the rain picks up.

(Posted on 10/12/11)

A Heating Gem Review by Grinning Picker

A neighbor of mine had moved from Wisconsin to the north Georgia mountains. He had re-installed a Hot Dawg he had used up north and explained that it had operated flawlessly for six years. After that testimonial, I ordered a 45,000 BTU for my two car drive under garage. QC delivered promptly and the installation was relatively easy. Works as advertised and QC was a pleasure to deal with.

(Posted on 10/6/11)

Clean and efficient Review by Bobber

The unit is compact and easy to install. I was replacing a Reznor unit and this is more efficient, easier and safer to operate and will hold itself together better than the unit we had. It is perfectly adequate to heat our 28 x 28 winery.

(Posted on 2/19/11)

125btu Hot Dawg Review by fowlplay

Ive owned the 125,000 btu Hot Dawg now for 2 winters. It has performed flawlessly. It heats my 30x50 pole barn from 35-60 in 20 minutes (10' ceiling, well insulated). I probally could have got away with a smaller model, 100 or 75 btu model, but I wanted quick heat instead of steady constant heat..(I do not heat the barn full time and didnt want to wait a hour or 2 to get it up to temp). Awesome heater!

(Posted on 1/19/11)

Great Heater..Best prices right here Review by BuckyC

I live in Mass.I have had the heater in my 2 car garage under the house for a year and half now.(thought I would wait and give an accurate review) First.this web sight is the cheapest priced.although it did cost me another $400.yes $400 for the proper installation pipes.Second it works excellent! I keep my 2 collector Mustangs very warm all winter.Would highly recommend this vendor and this heater.Its Great!!!

(Posted on 1/3/11)

Amazing! Review by doo600

Purchased 60,000 BTU for my 3 car garage in 2006 and has worked perfectly ever since. Keeps the temp warm in the garage and rebounds quickly. I plan on buying another for my second garage. One of the best purchases I ever made.

(Posted on 12/27/10)

Good Heater Review by Brett

I do alot of shooting, pistols rifles etc. I have a good size area attached onto the garage, all concrete. Vented installation, on propane. During winter months, I spend alot of time out in the shop, I have nothing else to do, installed an LG television out there fire up the heater and do my thing. Works very well.

(Posted on 12/5/10)

Fantastic Heater Review by Bill

This site hast the best price anywhere on these heaters.

(Posted on 11/26/10)

Good Stuff Review by Jimbo

Its a big heater for a 1200 sq.ft, insulated shop. Heats things up to about 65 in about 20 mins at 35 OAT. Fine for me as I use the shop for in and out stuff but a smaller version may be better economically and cycle wise for constant use. A bit noisy. As advertised-great shipping, price and product. 2 years now and going strong.

(Posted on 10/17/10)

hot dawg heater Review by jvendor

these reviews helped me out!!! so i thought i would post one. I don't usually post reviews!!!But i want other people to know that i am very happy with my 125000 btu heater. It is a must for all man caves!!!!!!!

I thought that it is the best heater for the money!!!!!!!

(Posted on 8/27/10)

Gas heater Review by Tom

Didn't work when I first installed it, Didn't sense the flame, went to check codes on green led and it worked, now that warm weather is here afraid that next fall I will go to use and won't work and it will be out of it's guarentee.

(Posted on 4/19/10)

nice heater Review by Leigh

works well, started up right away.

(Posted on 3/25/10)

great heater Review by MJQ

Tried the cheaper brands but they weren't reliable The Modine is expensive, but I think it was a good investment. I can't afford unreliable heat in my business.

(Posted on 2/18/10)

Modine Hot Dawg Is Great! Review by Heater Guy

I work as a professional in the HVAC/R industry. I have worked on industrial chillers to residential units. This Modine Hot Dawg is what I decided to put in the garage,and I am very pleased. I had it installed and running within 3 hours with the help from my father. It really is a great little heater, thats efficient, easy to install, and works great. It's very compact and simple, and really a great design. I have had it running for approx 25 hrs and burned about 20 gallons of propane.

(Posted on 2/10/10)

perfect for my gararge - workshop Review by Skyryder

Quality product. Heats 2 car garage-workshop. Could be a little quieter. Instructions hidden inside unit had to call to discover where to find them. More info on venting accessories and applications when ordering on-line would be an asset.

(Posted on 2/10/10)

QUALITY PRODUCT Review by Trail Twister

I built a shelf in corner of garage up high so I could set the unit on and work on it myself. I noticed a wire hanging loose upon inspection and figured it had to go to igniter. (probably shipping problem) On startup It would not fire up and it was hard to read the label on what the problem was on inside of unit because it was upside down. ( Modine should have this label in owners manual.) I tracked it down to a pinched (bent) hose for the air switch. After that the unit works great and is a quality piece of equipment.Would definently recommend anybody to buy this unit.

(Posted on 1/27/10)

Easy to install. Great value. Review by Michael

Couldn't find installation instructions at first. Thought they were not packed in the box. After some fustration found them INSIDE the unit. If that's where you normally put them have a label on the outside of the unit telling that is where installation an waranty are.

(Posted on 1/14/10)

Best in its class handsdown Review by SMC Construction

Hot Dawg Heaters are the only way to go. Easy to install,quiet and a size for every application.

(Posted on 1/14/10)

Very Happy with entire experience Review by Will B.

Best price - I shopped on line at a number of different stores - I would buy again.

(Posted on 1/13/10)

Excellent value for the money Review by Crawdad Johnny

I purchased and installed a 75K BTU unit for my 900 square foot shop in Montana. QC Supply had the best price installation was easy. I can finally use my shop all year round and work in comfort. I highly recommend this unit to others. I only wish I'd bought it sooner!

(Posted on 1/4/10)

these are great heaters. Review by Scott Backlund

I have a friend that has a 75,000 unit in his garage and he loves it. I bought a 125,000 unit for my garage that is a 1500 sf building. I installed it in no time . I ordered this on line on a Saturday and by Tuesday it was at my house with no damage at all.Not only am I glad that I bought this, I have told alot of my friends about these heaters as well. I do have a neighbor/ friend that also bought one this last week, only to find out that he has had some problems with his order. It took longer for him to recieve it and when he did there were some problems.

(Posted on 1/4/10)

Modine Hot Dawg Heater Review by Lori

I have a small laundromat in Colorado Springs. I had to replace one of my older space heaters. This Modine Hot Dawg Heater was the perfect choice.

(Posted on 12/29/09)

Buy One Now Review by Catfish Monte

Great Heater...Ordered On-Line and received within 3 days. Installation was a breeze and it heats my 3.5 card garage in a flash. Priced other heaters at a big box and nothing can compare to price and quality at QC. I'll be back for more products..Thanks

(Posted on 12/7/09)

There's a big difference in quality. Review by Phillip

I purchased a Mr. Heater . Returned it for a Modine Hot Dawg. It is unbelievable the difference in quality. Stainless steel tube heat exchanger verses stamped spot welded sheet metal, thicker gauge sheet metal chassis, die-cast combustion blower housing verses sheet metal, higher quality fan blades and motor on main blower. This unit will out last Mr. Heater 2 to 1. Well worth the additional cost.

(Posted on 10/23/09)

- Review by Roy

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(Posted on 8/28/09)

Nice low profile unit Review by Tool User

I installed the 45 in my 2 1/2 car garage and it works quite well. Well made unit that tucks up close to the ceiling, was perfect for my application.

(Posted on 7/7/09)

Glad I bought it! Review by SRVela

Overall, this is a great heater. It keeps the shop warm, and does not seem to be overly expensive to run. It was quite difficult to install, as the venting instructions were confusing (and my ceiling, being high and slanted made for a tough one-man installation). QC Supply was very helpful in getting me the correct conversion kit for 8500 ft. elevation and that was a breeze.

(Posted on 7/7/09)

Great Heater Review by Fix it

Heats my 2.5 car garage great.

(Posted on 7/6/09)

Great shop heater. Review by GC Builder

I put the 125BTU Hot Dawg Heater in my 1650 sq.ft Shop. 800 sq.ft.of my shop has a 20ft high ceiling and the rest of the ceilings are 12ft high. the heater has no problem heating the shop to a comfortable working climate in less than ten minutes.

(Posted on 7/6/09)

A Hot Dawg for a cold state! Review by John the do-it-yourselfer

I purchased a Modine Hot Dawg 75 and once the proper unit was installed it's become the envy of the neighborhood and my family's new best friend.Even during the summer being able to switch the thermostat to Fan mode the fan in the Hot Dawg puts out enough air to be felt over the entire 3 car garage and it does a great job of keeping my garage warm in the winter.I usually run the theromostat at 40 degress since the temp here in MN often drop down to -10-40 (not windchill actual temp! brrrrr) so when outside it's -20 and the garage is 40 and the house is 68 it's quiet a nice step up in comfort and if I'm working in the garage I have got the entire garage up to 70 above in minutes.To properly meet code you either have to use real large single wall vent pipe with a drain tube or just spend for the ALG24C grade pipe which is expensive ($200 for 5 feet) but works great and then you can run standard 3" or 4" diameter depending on the size of your Dawg.I love my Hot Dawg!

(Posted on 6/10/09)

Modine Hot Dawg Shop Heater Review by Squid

Great price for a quality heater for my shop.

(Posted on 3/18/09)

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