Turn an Ugly Stove into a Powerful Shop Heater

🔥We repurpose the burners from the stove and turn them into powerful heating elements for the shop heater.

💨By adding a fan behind the modified burners, we create forced air circulation for better heat distribution.

🌬️The fan used in the heater is sourced from a matching range hood, providing a complementary aesthetic.

🎨We give the stove a new look with a fresh coat of paint, transforming its outdated appearance into something unique and attractive.

⚡With a power output of approximately 25,000 BTU, this shop heater is five times more powerful than a regular space heater.

How did you wire the burners for the heater?

—We took the burners from the stove and rewired them to function as heating elements. Each burner has three wires connected to it, providing different heat settings.

What's the purpose of the fan in the heater?

—The fan helps circulate the hot air produced by the burners, improving heat distribution in the shop. It ensures that the entire space is heated evenly.

Where did you source the fan for the heater?

—We sourced the fan from a matching range hood, giving the heater a cohesive and aesthetically pleasing look.

What is the power output of the shop heater?

—The shop heater has a power output of approximately 25,000 BTU, making it five times more powerful than a regular space heater.

What is the advantage of using this shop heater over a regular space heater?

—The shop heater provides significantly more heat output, making it ideal for heating larger spaces such as workshops or garages. It also offers forced air circulation, ensuring better heat distribution throughout the area.

00:09Introduction to the project: transforming a vintage stove into a powerful shop heater.

01:10Exploring the vintage stove's unique features and why it was chosen for this project.

03:12Demonstration of the wiring process for repurposing the burners as heating elements.

06:58Discussion about using the fan from a matching range hood for improved heat circulation.

10:40Testing the fully assembled shop heater with all burners and the fan turned on.

13:32Touching up the stove's appearance with a fresh coat of paint for a new and attractive look.

15:38Final showcase of the fully functional shop heater and its powerful heat output.