Infrared Heaters: The Exploding Trend

Today, most folks are familiar with the word “infrared” mostly due to infrared heaters. For the past few decades however, the armed forces has utilized this technology to catch criminals and zero in on hazardous objects that emit different levels of heat. As visible light dissipates, their infrared night vision converts ambient light photons into electrons which mixes with a chemical and electrical process to convert this back into visible light. In thermography, infrared radiation can be used to determine the temperature of objects. This technology has begun hitting the mainstream market due to recent cost reductions for use in cameras, cars and other various applications. Heck, it’s even being utilized in your home gaming consoles! Infrared technology is become more of a household term these days as the world becomes knowledgeable to its wide range of uses. Fortunately, infrared’s incredible heating capabilities are being utilized throughout our everyday lives to produce more efficient and cost effective energy for you and your family.

Now You Can Choose What Heats First

The reason infrared heaters are catching wind is due to their ability to intentionally heat specific objects without wasting energy on an entire space. Infrared heat is directional: when pointed at a person, a piece of furniture or even the wings of an aircraft, infrared heat is concentrated specifically on this source so it heats it much faster. Just think of your thermostat at home. In the winter, it may be set at a warm 78F degrees. As I’m sure we’ve all experienced, it takes several minutes or even hours until you’re warm enough to sit comfortably in front of your TV. Now just image taking that 78F degree setting and pointing it completely at the couch. Within minutes, you and the couch are swimming in comfort while the rest of the room steadily catches up. Obviously, you’re not interested in heating the entire living room. You just want a relaxing evening with a cup of hot cocoa, a cozy couch and an hour of SportsCenter.  With infrared heat this dream has become a new reality!

But infrared’s heating capabilities don’t stop there. Infrared has worked wonders in commercial settings like warehouses, office spaces and on industrial equipment. Constant doors opening and closing cause traditional heat to escape quickly, making your heater kick in every couple minutes.  The same goes for equipment and parts that need to stay warm. Why waste hundreds of dollars on conventional heat when only a few objects are truly in need of a warm shield?

Small Infrared Heaters: Economical and Environmental Impact

Rising energy costs and growing environmental concerns are causing folks nationwide to reconsider traditional methods of heating.  Although small infrared heaters are not recommended to heat an entire house, they do boast significant economic advantages to oil or natural gas. We’ve seen savings from 35-50% from month to month through the use of an infrared space heater. With those types of savings, you can pay off your heater in a matter of months! Not only that but most infrared heaters keep damaging fumes and gases out of the atmosphere while keeping oxygen alive. They also keep much needed moisture circulating around you which fends off sinus issues, asthma related problems and painful dry, cracked skin. Infrared heaters have even been known to promote a fortification of the human immune system due to their incredible ability to remove negative ions from polluting the air. In fact, many heaters we offer on InfraredHeaterWarehouse.com include air purification systems and humidifiers (BioSmart’s Breath Easy, EcoSun Technologies’ IMAP-1000, and Dr. Heater’s Elite Series, just to name a few) to go along with the standard heating capabilities. From all of these ecological advantages alone, an infrared heater should be seriously considered for use in every home.

Now at InfraredHeaterWarehouse.com, we’re certainly not claiming that infrared heaters are the solution to all of life’s heating problems. No form of heat is invisible to negative externalities. However, the investment is hard to argue against given its directional heating nature, environmental friendliness and lowering costs through the use of more readily available technology.

What to Look For in Your Infrared Heater

There are a few things to consider before buying an infrared heater. As you can imagine – and possibly even seen - there is a tremendous amount of competition in the marketplace as companies wage war for your business. At InfraredHeaterWarehouse.com, we have absolutely no allegiance to any brand over the other – something you won’t find on many websites. We feel there’s no need to push any particular model or brand upon our customers as you’re all unique and interested in varying qualities. You may want all the bells and whistles where your neighbor simply wants a cheap, reliable space heater. So first off, beware of websites that educate yet promote a single brand or model for purchase.

Below is a list of questions to assess before making a selection:

• Am I interested in just heat or do I want a multiple option heater that heats, humidifies and/or purifies?
• What room needs it most? Are there multiple objects to heat?
• Will I have to move or store my heater (if so, consider the net weight of each heater you view)?
• How many months out of the year will it be in service?
• Is my infrared heater going to be an accent piece or just a heat source?

Below is a list of characteristics to ask yourself when searching for your perfect infrared heater:

• What’s the average lifetime?
• How big of a space can it cover?
• What’s the temperature range?
• What kind of upgraded features does it have (i.e. remote control, auto-restart, safety shut-off, delayed start function, etc.)?
• Does it have multiple settings?
• What is the noise level like when operating?
• Can I change the components myself if something breaks?
• What’s the warranty? Is it a manufacturer’s warranty (the answer will always be yes at InfraredHeaterWarehouse.com)?
• Is this infrared heater backed by a consumer safety group or does it have a safety rating?