Infrared heaters and infrared heating panels work in an entirely different manner to convection heating systems.
Infrared heaters & panels
Whilst convector heaters warm the air, infrared heaters instead transmit infrared energy onto solid items. The energy absorbed by these objects leads to vibrations amongst the molecules, which in turn heats up the unit, room or person.
An ultimately extremely effective heating option, infrared heaters or panels can actually deliver a greater and more efficient energy output than convection heating solutions in some instances.
Infrared heater & panel advantages
- Diminutive profile
- Require little to no maintenance
- No air circulation makes them an ideal option for those who suffer from allergies
- Silent operation
Infrared heater & panel disadvantages
- As infrared heaters don’t warm the air, the room can feel much colder quickly when they are turned off
- The systems only have a short range of three metres or less
- Infrared panels can be less effective if there are constructing objects between the panels themselves and people in the room
- Given that infrared energy is transported via glass, infrared heaters are unsuitable for window-facing installation
