The Benefits of Infrared Heating
A different approach to keeping your space warm. Infrared heating transfers radiant energy directly to people and surfaces, rather than relying on heated air alone. Discover how this different approach can provide comfortable warmth, flexible heating control and practical advantages for everyday use.
A More Direct Way to Heat
Conventional convection heating primarily warms the surrounding air, which then circulates around the room. Infrared heating works differently. It transfers energy directly to people, furniture, walls and other surfaces within its effective range. These warmed surfaces can then release heat back into the room.
The result is a different experience of warmth, with the ability to target particular areas, avoid fan-driven air circulation and manage heating around your routine.
What Are the Main Benefits?
Infrared heating offers several practical advantages over conventional heating methods:
Direct Radiant Warmth
Transfers heat directly to people and surfaces within the heater's effective range.
Targeted Heating
Direct warmth towards the areas that need it, rather than relying only on room-wide air heating.
Potential Energy Savings
Heating schedules and targeted use can help avoid unnecessary energy consumption.
Quick Radiant Warmth
Feel warmth shortly after switching on, without waiting for all the room's air to heat up.
No Fan-Driven Airflow
Radiant heat is transferred without needing a fan to circulate warm air.
Silent Operation
No fan or motor noise while our infrared bar heaters are operating.
Flexible Installation
Wall and ceiling mounting help keep valuable floor space clear.
Low Routine Maintenance
No fans or moving parts, with routine care generally limited to cleaning and basic checks.
Smart Heating Controls
Use Wi-Fi app control, a remote and a programmable timer to manage heating.
Why Choose Infrared Heating?
Here's a closer look at how infrared heating works and what its practical advantages mean for everyday use.
Comfortable, Direct Radiant Warmth
One of the main differences with infrared heating is how it delivers warmth. Infrared radiation travels from the heater and is absorbed by people, furniture, walls and other surfaces within its effective range, rather than relying primarily on heated air circulating around a room.
This means you can feel the warmth directly when you are within the heater's coverage area. The warmed surfaces can also release heat into the surrounding space, helping contribute to overall thermal comfort.
Targeted Heating Where You Need It
Infrared heaters can direct radiant warmth towards particular areas. Rather than depending entirely on heating all the air in a room, they can provide warmth to the people and surfaces within their effective coverage.
This can be useful when only certain areas are occupied or need additional warmth. Correct positioning is important: the heater needs a suitable line of sight to the area being heated, and its coverage depends on its output, mounting position and the surroundings.
Potential to Reduce Energy Costs
Infrared heating can provide opportunities to manage energy use more effectively. Heating specific areas, using programmable schedules and switching heating off when it is not required can all help avoid unnecessary consumption.
However, infrared heating is not automatically cheaper to run than every alternative. Electricity prices, the heating system being replaced, insulation, room size, heater output and usage patterns all affect the overall cost.
Feel Radiant Warmth Quickly
Infrared warmth can be felt shortly after the heater is switched on, once its radiant energy reaches you. You do not have to wait for the entire volume of air in the room to warm up before experiencing direct warmth.
This is particularly noticeable when you are within the heater's effective range. It does not mean the whole room reaches a comfortable temperature instantly; warming the wider space still takes time.
Heating Without Fan-Driven Air Movement
Our infrared bar heaters transfer radiant heat without using a fan to blow warm air around the room. This avoids the fan-driven air movement associated with many fan-assisted heaters.
Some people prefer this type of heating because it does not create a stream of blown air. It is worth remembering that normal indoor ventilation and air quality still depend on the wider environment and should not be overlooked.
Quiet, Uninterrupted Operation
Our infrared bar heaters have no fan or motor, so there is no fan noise while they are operating. They provide warmth without the background sound associated with fan-assisted heaters.
This makes them a straightforward option when you want heating without adding another source of background noise.
Flexible, Space-Saving Installation
Our infrared bar heaters can be mounted on suitable walls or ceilings using the supplied mounting brackets. This keeps the heater off the floor and helps preserve usable space, unlike portable heaters that need to sit within the room.
Their slimline design provides a discreet alternative to bulkier heating units. Installation must follow the supplied instructions, including the required distances from floors, ceilings, walls and surrounding objects.
Fewer Moving Parts and Less Routine Maintenance
Our infrared bar heaters do not use fans, motors, pumps or water pipework. With no moving parts in the heating mechanism, there are fewer components that can wear out through regular mechanical operation.
Routine care is generally straightforward and mainly involves keeping the heater clean, following the manufacturer's cleaning instructions and checking it for any visible signs of damage. Electrical installation and connections should still be inspected or serviced when required by a qualified professional.
Could You Save Up to 60%?
Infrared heating can offer savings of up to 60% compared with conventional convection heating in suitable circumstances. Direct radiant warmth, targeted heating and better control over operating times can help reduce wasted energy when the system is used appropriately.
Savings are not guaranteed. They depend on the heating system being replaced, electricity tariff, insulation, room size, heater positioning, temperature settings and how the heating is used.
Want to understand what our heaters could cost to run? Use our calculator to select a heater, enter your own electricity rate and see its estimated running cost per hour.
Calculate Your Hourly Running Cost →Practical Advantages of Our Infrared Heaters
Alongside the way infrared heating works, our heaters include features that make everyday operation easier to manage.
Wi-Fi, App and Remote Control
Our heaters include built-in Wi-Fi control, allowing you to manage settings through a compatible smartphone app. A remote control is also supplied, giving you another convenient way to adjust the heater without needing to reach the unit itself.
Programmable Timer and Open-Window Detection
The 24-hour programmable timer lets you set when the heater should operate, helping match heating to your daily routine. Open-window detection responds to a temperature drop of 3°C within 2 minutes, helping prevent unnecessary heating when a sudden drop is detected.
A note on choosing infrared heating: The benefits depend on selecting the correct heater output, positioning and controls for the space. Infrared heating is not automatically cheaper in every building or situation. Always follow the manufacturer's installation and safety instructions.
Discover a Different Way to Heat
Explore our range of smart infrared bar heaters, available in 1200W, 1800W, 2400W and 3000W models. Find the right option for your requirements.