Heating a 244 m² (2,625 sq ft) car repair shop in winter is no small task, especially one with 20-foot ceilings, concrete walls, a partially insulated metal roof, and a large overhead door that opens throughout the day. In harsh winter conditions, heat escapes fast. With a Rex Nordic diesel space heater, the shop maintains a steady temperature of +16–17 °C (61–63 °F) all winter long.
Janne Mukkala, owner of JM-Konehuolto Oy from Finland, has relied on his Rex Nordic heater for six years – and says he wouldn’t switch to anything else. “The heater has worked flawlessly. When the door opens and the temperature drops and the temperature drops, it starts automatically and brings the heat back quickly. Reliability is what I value most.”
A fuel-powered heater that supports the main heating system in extreme cold
Before installing Rex Nordic, the shop struggled with constant temperature swings. The district heating system alone couldn’t maintain a comfortable workspace, especially when the overhead doors were opened during freezing temperatures. Rex Nordic provided the missing support.
“Now we can open the door as often as we need without losing the indoor heat,” says Mukkala. “Rex Nordic reacts instantly to temperature changes and backs up the main heating system really well.”
For any garage or workshop where efficient, odorless heat is needed without a complicated installation, Rex Nordic is an ideal solution. At JM-Konehuolto, the heater runs daily throughout the winter, sometimes even overnight.
Rex Nordic – easy to use, built to last
The Rex Nordic infrared heater has operated for six years straight without a single maintenance issue. “I’ve never had to do anything to it – it just works.”
Thanks to its clean-burning design and advanced burner technology, Rex Nordic is nearly maintenance-free. It runs quietly, without smoke, odors, or fumes inside the shop. For best performance, we still recommend replacing the annual service kit – an easy way to maintain maximum efficiency year after year.
A satisfied user – a warm shop with minimal effort
Reliable, simple and economical – that’s how many Rex Nordic users describe the heaters. “It has been the most dependable heating solution we’ve ever had,” says Mukkala. Even in building with imperfect insulation and constant door traffic, Rex Nordic keeps the workshop warm and comfortable all winter long.
Who is the Rex Nordic diesel heater for?
The Rex Nordic diesel heater is built for demanding environments where consistent warmth really matters. It’s a great fit for garages, repair shops, warehouses, and workspaces – especially places where large doors open frequently and warm air escapes quickly. It’s fully mobile design allows you to position it exactly where heat is needed, making it ideal for busy facilities with multiple work zones or changing layouts. It also performs reliably in locations with limited electrical capacity, delivering clean, steady heat even when traditional heaters fall short.