How old is my Sterling unit heater?
The date of production/manufacture or age of Sterling® HVAC equipment can be determined from the serial number located on the data plate.
Who makes Sterling unit heaters?
Mestek, Inc.
A division of Mestek, Inc. a family of over 36 specialty HVAC related manufacturers, Sterling HVAC proudly manufactures all of its products in Farmville, North Carolina USA.
Are sterling garage heaters good?
Sterling GG gas heaters are durable and highly efficient, 82% (83% for models 30 to 60). They are an excellent option for heating garages, greenhouses, sheds, etc.
How are unit heaters controlled?
Control of unit heaters is similar to that of baseboard heaters, in that there must be a temperature activated switch, either installed directly on the heater unit, or more effectively, in another part of the room.
How do I tell how old my heater is?
Look at the first four digits of the serial number once you find it. The first two digits can be the week of the year that the unit was manufactured, with the third and fourth number indicating the year. A serial number starting with 0193, for example, may have been made the first week of 1993.
How old is my heating system?
Your furnace should have a sticker located someplace on the exterior or interior paneling. If you don’t see a sticker with the model and serial number on the outside, find where the paneling opens up and check if it’s located inside that door. Write down—or take a photo of—the serial number for reference.
How many Btus do I need for my garage heater?
A basic rule of thumb for forced-air heaters is 45,000 Btu to heat a two- to 2-1/2 car garage, and a 60,000 Btu garage heater for a three-car garage. The makers of low-intensity infrared tube heaters say that 30,000 Btu can heat a two to 2-1/2 car garage, and suggest 50,000 for a three-car garage.
What is Aquastat in a unit heater?
The aquastat senses whether there is hot water flowing through the unit heater coil and passes the thermostat call for heat to the fan only if the pipe temperature is above a certain set point. In this way, the fan only operates if there is a chance for the unit heater to actually heat the space.
How do you read a luxaire serial number?
The Age of Luxaire Furnace can be determined by decoding the 2nd-4th digits serial number. Year of manufacture is 2nd and 4th number. You need to combined these 2 digits to get the year of manufacture. If the 2nd digit is “1” and the 4th digit is “9” the Luxaire furnace is produced in 2019.