What are infrared heaters?

Infrared heaters are heating systems that radiate heat in the form of infrared rays, similar to the sun. These rays directly heat surfaces and objects in the room, such as walls, floors, furniture and people, instead of primarily heating the air in the room.
ecoheat infrared heater on pedestals in a play corner

Unlike conventional heating systems, which heat the air in the room and then expect this air to warm the objects and people in the room, infrared heating systems transfer heat directly and efficiently. This offers various advantages, including

Rapid heat generation: Infrared heaters generate noticeable heat quickly, as their warm-up time is very short.

Efficient heat transfer: As they heat objects directly, infrared heaters can be more efficient and potentially reduce energy costs.

Targeted heating: They allow targeted heating of specific areas or people in the room, enabling individual control of the room temperature.

There are different types of infrared heaters, such as Infrared panels, Infrared dark radiators, Infrared radiant heater and Infrared hybrid heaters. Each of these variants has specific areas of application and features that make them suitable for different living and utilisation scenarios.

Overall, infrared heaters offer an innovative and effective method of heating rooms and can be an environmentally friendly alternative to conventional heating systems. They are particularly suitable for poorly insulated rooms or as a supplement to other heating methods.

What does infrared heat feel like?

The principle of infrared heat can be experienced particularly well on a sunny winter's day in the mountains. Although the air temperature is close to freezing, it feels pleasantly warm in the sun, so you can sit on a restaurant terrace in a jumper or even a T-shirt. This is because the heat from the sun reaches us directly in the form of infrared rays, while the surrounding air is not heated directly.