As autumn arrives, the evenings get darker, the temperature starts to drop and many of us begin thinking about turning the heating back on.
But with household energy costs continuing to be a concern, is heating the whole house really the best option every time you feel a chill?
From 1 October 2026, Ofgem's energy price cap will increase by 4% for households on default tariffs paying by Direct Debit. The typical dual-fuel household will see the annualised price-cap level rise from £1,663 to £1,723. Gas costs are responsible for most of the increase.
With energy prices changing, it makes sense to think about how and where you use your heating, rather than simply turning the central heating on throughout the house.
Heat the Space You're Actually Using
On a typical autumn evening, you might only be using one or two rooms. Perhaps you're relaxing in the living room, working in a home office or spending time in a garden room, while the rest of the house is empty.
Traditional central heating can mean heating the whole property to keep those particular spaces comfortable.
Infrared heating offers a different approach.
An infrared heating bar provides radiant warmth directly into the area where it is installed, making it possible to heat individual rooms or spaces when you actually need them.
This can be particularly useful during autumn and spring, when you may want some extra warmth without needing your main heating system running throughout the day.
It also makes infrared heating a practical option for home offices, garden rooms, workshops and other spaces that may not be connected to your existing central-heating system.
A More Flexible Way to Heat Your Home
Infrared heating doesn't necessarily need to replace your existing heating system.
Instead, it can work alongside it.
When the temperature really drops, your central heating can provide whole-house warmth. During milder days and evenings, infrared heating can give you more control over where you use heat.
Heatir4Less infrared heating bars can be mounted high on a wall or on the ceiling, keeping them out of the way while providing warmth to the space below. Smart control options also give you greater control over when the heating is operating.
For homes with solar panels or battery storage, infrared heating can also form part of a wider electrical heating strategy, allowing you to consider when and how electricity is being used.
Before You Reach for the Thermostat...
With energy prices changing and another winter approaching, it is worth looking at the way you heat your home.
Do you really need to heat every room, or could you focus warmth on the spaces you actually use?
Whether that's your living room, home office, garden room or another area of your property, infrared heating offers a flexible way to add targeted warmth when you need it.
Heat the space you're using, when you're using it.
Explore the Heatir4Less range of infrared heating bars and find a heating solution to suit your space.