Why buy an infrared heater?
An infrared heater uses heat very similar to the sun. Its silent, clean infrared technology won't disturb your home environment. Because infrared heaters transfer heat directly to people and objects and not to the rest of the room, they tend to be more energy efficient than other electrical heating options.

How do infrared heaters work?
Infrared heaters transfer energy to a body (whether a person or an object) with a lower temperature through electromagnetic radiation. Most infrared heaters use an electrically heated filament as the emitting body, and this filament is usually protected by a heat-resistant glass tube. From that point, the filament then emits its heat by infrared radiation directly onto the object being heated.

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Infrared heaters produce heat very rapidly, and the heat is easily directed to an object in a very precise beam. Thus, they use less energy to transfer heat and are the perfect solution to those chilly mornings.

How are infrared heaters different from other heaters?
Most electric heaters will heat the ambient air of the room usually by convection, which heats the air and circulates the warmth out into the room. However, an infrared heater transfers most of the heat through direct infrared radiation, and theoretically, they are 100% efficient, as they convert all electrical heat into the filament. This results in only objects being heated and not an entire area - therefore allowing you to save money on your energy bill.

How large of an area can an infrared heater heat?
Industrial heaters such as the Fostoria HK212 can rapidly heat up to 200 sq. ft. of space, with most of our electric infrared heaters being able to heat up to 150 sq. ft. It should also be noted that the typical wattage in an average home cannot exceed 1500 watts; therefore, the most heat you can produce from a space heater is only suitable for the average bedroom.

For more suggestions, take a look at our list of recommended infrared heaters. 

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