Infrared heating is a modern way to increase thermal comfort in the house and in the apartment.
How infrared heaters work
Infrared heating is a rather unusual method of electric heating. Infrared heating panels are powered by electricity. However, they do not produce heat and do not heat the room on their own.
Infrared heating transmits infrared rays to objects located nearby. It can be cabinets, benches, chairs and all other elements of interior design. Infrared heating heats objects, which in turn emit stored heat into the room.
Infrared heating panels are considered very convenient to use. They provide a pleasant feeling of temperature and increase the comfort of use in the interior. It is worth noting that infrared heating enhances the sensation of heat. The perceived temperature in a heated room may be several degrees higher than the actual temperature. Thus, we reduce heating bills, and at the same time we increase the comfort of using the interior.
The benefits of infrared heating
Infrared heating (like any other electric heating) provides comfortable service. Infrared heaters require only commissioning and do not require maintenance. The best quality models have built-in thermostats that are used to optimally control the room temperature. In addition, the user gets the opportunity to adjust the settings, the start hours of radiators or their automatic shutdown. More modern heating systems operate with virtually no maintenance.
Infrared heating receives positive reviews from users. It is worth noting that infrared heating panels are very durable devices. Manufacturers estimate their life expectancy by a dozen or even several tens of years. Due to this, the purchase costs are one-time.
When discussing the benefits of infrared heating, it is worth mentioning health problems. Infrared heating is often used in medicine. An additional advantage is the lack of air traffic generation. Thanks to this, radiators are suitable for people with allergies. It is even assumed that infrared heating is one of the most beneficial methods of heating rooms that are used by people who are allergic to ticks.
Solution mobility and speed of action
Above, we described the most important benefits of infrared electric heating. When analyzing user reviews, we also note two additional benefits associated with the use of radiators. It turns out that infrared heating panels provide a high speed of action. As a result, infrared heaters can be successfully used in refrigerated rooms. We will feel their effect a few minutes after starting the devices.
It is also worth noting that infrared emitters have a wide range of assembly options. In sales offers, we can find both infrared wall heaters and radiators for underfloor heating.
Radiant floor heating is easy to assemble. In trading offers you will find ready-made rugs, the costs of which are not too great a financial burden.It is worth noting that the infrared floor heating requires a suitable holder in the form of panels, wooden boards or a suitable tile. Proper assembly and selection of suitable materials will make infrared heating highly comfortable to use.
Despite the advantages of an infrared floor mount, infrared light heaters designed for wall or floor mounting are still more popular. These are the cheapest buying solutions and the most mobile to use.
The disadvantages of infrared electric heating
Infrared heating also has its drawbacks. Using electricity can increase our monthly bills. Admittedly, infrared heating generates slightly lower costs than traditional electric heating. However, it will still be more expensive to operate than a simple central heating installation.
One of the limitations is the fact that infrared heating cannot heat domestic hot water. Thus, investing in infrared heaters does not mean the end of our costs. These types of problems do not arise in the case of convective heating.
