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Fahrenheat FUH54 5,000W Ceiling-Mount Unit Heater
Model FUH54 · FUH54C · FUH5-4
SCORE6.4 / 10
For a garage you heat often: a published 45-135°F thermostat, field-set wattage, a published 208V rating and 5-year element coverage. Owners report it cycling every minute or two, and everything but the elements carries 1 year from installation.
Specs
| Spec | Fahrenheat FUH54 5,000W Ceiling-Mount Unit Heater |
|---|---|
| Type | 240V garage heater |
| Max heat output | 17,065 BTU/h |
| Electric rating | 5,000 W |
| Fuel / power | 240V electric |
| Indoor use per manual | Indoor; not damp or wet locations |
| Thermostat | Yes |
| Warranty | 1 yr |
| Output | 5,000 W / 17,065 BTU/h, 20.9 A at 240V; 3,750 W, 18.0 A at 208V |
| Field-set wattage | 240V: 5,000 / 4,165 / 3,332 / 2,500 W; 208V: 3,750 / 3,123 / 2,500 / 1,874 W |
| Circuit | Hardwired; 10 ga copper minimum, no aluminum; max fuse 30 A at 5,000 W/240V |
| Warranty | 1 year from installation; heating elements 5 years |
Sources: Fahrenheat FUH series manual 5200-11195-003 · Fahrenheat FUH54 data sheet · Amazon listing B00PX0T37I
Before you buy
- Warranty is void if supply voltage runs more than 5% over nameplate or the heater is improperly wired.
- Not for drywall or paint dry-out; the dust damages the heater.
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