Infrared Heating panels - an effective method of heating?
Currently, when deciding to install heating at home, we have many different methods to choose from, characterized by different principles of operation. In addition to the principle of operation, they also often differ in efficiency as well as labor costs.
One of the most effective methods of heating our Infrared heating panels. It has been assumed that heating with infrared panels is the closest to the most natural form of heating, i.e. the sun.
The claim is not completely unfounded, because the operation of infrared heaters, as heating panels are interchangeably called - is based on the emission of infrared radiation - exactly as emitted by the sun, which we feel as heat.
Types of infrared radiation Heating panels are classified as direct heaters. They work by moving electromagnetic waves. This type of heating uses the ability to reflect infrared radiation, refract it, focus, and absorb it. The outer shell of the heating plate is made of a special material that enables the maximum transmission of thermal energy in infrared, with a wavelength ranging from 7 to 10 µm.
There are 3 basic types of infrared waves:
- shortwave (IR-A)
- medium wave (IR-B)
- long-term (IR-C)
The rule, in this case, is that the shorter the wavelength, the more intense the heat emitted, but it is also synonymous with the emission of light. With regard to infrared heating panels, it should be noted that the more visible light is emitted, the greater the loss of energy. Therefore, before buying a device, it is worth finding out what kind of waves it generates
Radiant heating and convector heating - the main difference
The main difference between traditional heating methods and panel heating is the heat carrier.
Traditional heating increases the air temperature. According to the principle of air circulation in the room, the heat rises, thereby making the temperature in the upper part of the room higher than the temperature at the floor. Thereby, there is a feeling of discomfort called "cold feet and hot head" caused by the difference in temperature at different altitudes. This is the case, for example, with radiators and other convector heating devices.
In contrast, infrared heating does not heat the air, but all the boundary surfaces in the room, e.g .:
- walls,
- floors,
- ceilings,
- furniture,
- items,
- ... and even people!
Standard heating vs Modern Infrared Heating Panels
Check our blog How much do Infrared heating panels systems cost ?
Below a selection of our Infrared Heating Panels
Dreo Space Heater, 3-Mode 3-Speed, Thermostat, 12H Timer, 70° Oscillation, Low Energy ECO, Tip-Over and Overheat Protection, Electric Silent Ceramic Heater for Home Office, Solaris Slim H2
Pro Breeze® 2000W Ceramic Fan Heater - Electric Heater with Automatic Oscillation, Thermostat, 2 Heat Settings & Tip-Over Protection - Portable Heater for Home, Office, Study, Garage, Bathroom
Pro Breeze® 2500W Oil Filled Radiator with 11 Fins - Slim Electric Radiator - Portable Oil Heater with Built-in 24 Hour Timer, 3 Heat Settings, Adjustable Thermostat & Safety Cut-Off
OMISOON Heater 2000W, ECO Electric Heater with 90°Oscillation, Thermostat, 24H Timer, Low Energy, LED Touch, Remote Control, 4 Modes, Overheating Protection, Auto Off, Fan Heater for home (QN12)
Dreo Space Heater, 70° Oscillating Electric PTC Ceramic Heater with Thermostat, Remote Control, 3-Mode 3-Speed, 1-12H Timer, Overheating & Tip-Over Protection, Energy-Saving-ECO-Mode, Atom One
Dreo Electric Heater, 1500W Energy Efficient Space Silent Room Heater, Portable Ceramic Fan Heaters, Thermostat 3 Modes 12H Timer, Overheat & Tip Over Protection, for Bedroom, Atom 316, Gold
Könighaus Infrared Space Heater 1000 Watts - TUV & 10 Years Warranty - Warms You Up Within 2 Minutes - Energysaving Electric Heater With Overheat Protection - Suitable For Rooms Up To 26m² -Plug & Use
Devola Wifi Enabled Smart Electric Glass Panel Heater 2500W | Alexa Heating Control, Open Window Detection, Wall Mounted & Free Standing Low Energy Heaters with Timer | Lot 20, DVPW2500WH (White)
Dreo 16 Inch Space Portable Heater, 1800W Silent Ceramic Electric Heater Low Energy, 3-Mode 3-Speed, Overheating & Tip-Over Protection, 12H Timer, 70° Oscillation, for Home, Solaris Slim H3
DONYER POWER Garden Heaters Outdoors Patio Heater Halogen Heater Ceiling Mounted, 800W&2000W Greenhouse Infrared Heaters
Duronic Heater Oil Free Electric HV102, Mica Panels 2.5kW, Radiant and Convection Convector Heater with Thermostat, Remote Control - Black
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Wärme Designer Electric Wall Heater Low Energy Panel Heater Radiator - 100% Energy Efficient - Ultra Slim (8cm) - 2Kw - Programmable Digital Thermostat - Wall Mountable (Free Wall Bracket Included) - Maintenance Free - Electric Heaters Energy Efficient -
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Warmlite WL42005 3 Bar Halogen Heater with Carry Handle, Safety Tip-Over Switch, 1200W, Grey
Duronic Heater for Home HV220 with Electric Mica Panels 2kW Standing Oil Free Silent | Radiant and Convection | Energy Efficient with Thermostat| Heats up in 1 Minute
Dimplex DXSTG25 Studio G 2.5 kW Ceramic Tower Heater, Portable Electric Freestanding Ceramic Fan Heater, Motorised Oscillation, Floor Standing with Timer & Remote Control, for Home or Office – Black
Warmlite WL42013 1KW Carbon Infrared Heater with Oscillation, Adjustable Thermostat and Overheat Protection, Black,80.5 cm*17.0 cm*22.5 cm
PARIS RHÔNE Space Heater, 2000W Electric Heater for Home Low Energy, Fan Heater with Thermostat 3-Mode 3-Speed, 12H Timer, 45° Oscillating, Tip-Over Protection, Portable Heater for Room, Office
GoveeLife Smart Electric Heater, Low Energy Efficient, 24H Timer Heater for Indoor Use with Thermostat, Wi-Fi App &Voice Remote Control, Ceramic Heater Safety for Home Room Office Desk Portable
GoveeLife Smart Ceramic Space Heater, 75° Oscillating Electric with Thermostat, App & Voice Remote, 24H Timer, Overheating & Tip-Over Protection, Energy ECO-Auto-Mode for Home Bedroom Office
Devola DVNDM10 1000W Eco Electric Panel Heater with Adjustable Thermostat | Energy Efficient Technology, Lot 20 | Slimline Wall Mounted & Free Standing Plug in Low Energy Heaters with Timer | White
GoveeLife Electric Heater, Low Energy 80° Oscillating PTC Ceramic Heater with Thermostat, Heater Works with Alexa & Google Assistant, Overheating & Tip-Over Protection,Energy-Saving-ECO-Mode
Klarstein Energy Efficient Electric Heaters for Home, 2000W Free Standing Low Energy Convector Heater w/Thermostat, Aluminium Feet Portable Indoor Silent Storage Heater Wall Mounted Panel Heater
STIEBEL ELTRON 229339 Quartz Heater IW 120 for About 10 sqm, Metal, Three Heating Stages,Immediately Pleasant radiated Heat,Silver,0.4/0.8/1.2 kW
Russell Hobbs 2000W/2KW Electric Heater in White PTC Ceramic Space Heater, Portable Oscillating 2 Heat Settings Overheat Protection, Adjustable Thermostat 20m2 Room Size RHFH1008, 2 Year Guarantee
SONBION Infrared Heater, Electric Heater with Two Heat Settings, Portable Halogen Heater for Office Home Garage, 800W Desk Heater with Foldable Holder, Overheat and Tip Over Protection
EMtronics 2000W Portable Electric Convector Heater Radiator with 3 Adjustable Heat Settings, 24 Hour Timer and Over Heat/Tip Over Cut-Out Function
LVARA Space Heater 2000W Fast Heating Electric Ceramic Fan Heater with Remote,Adjustable Thermostat,Overheating & Tip-Over Protection,3 Modes,12H Timer,70°Oscillating Portable Heater for Home Office
Klarstein Hot Spot Slimcurve Double 2-in-1 Heater - Convection and Infrared Heater, Overheating Protection, Weekly Timer, Wall Mount or Standing Unit with 2 Rolling Feets, Sheet Steel, 2000 W, Black
MYLEK Smart Electric Panel Heater Radiator with Timer & Thermostat 2000W - Free Standing or Wall Mounted - Home, Office, Bathroom - Built-in Optional WiFi Remote App Control (2kW)
Devola Electric Panel Heater Low Energy Wall mounted Radiator 1500W, Eco Warm Energy Efficient Technology, Floor stand & wall mount, Adjustable Thermostat with Programmable Timer, Lot 20, DVS1500W
Ecowelle infrared heater with image | 600 watts | 60x100cm | Infrared heating| | Made in Germany
BAPHIYA Electric Heater Energy Efficient, 16 Inch 2000W Heater for Home, Portable PTC Ceramic Space Heater with Humidifier Function, 3D Flame Effect, Thermostat ECO 4-Mode, Silent Heater for Bedroom
Futura Electric Black 2000W Glass Panel Heater Energy Efficient Heaters for Home Low Energy Silent Wall Mounted & Free Standing Safe Setback Timer Lot 20 & Advanced Thermostat Control
Klarstein Wonderwall Air Art Smart Infrared Heating Panel 80 x 60 cm 500 W 10 m² Design Surface WiFi App Control & Voice Control Silent Almond Blossom
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KIASA – 350 Watts - Far Infrared Panel Heater – Ceiling or Wall Mount Heater - Home or Office Electric Low-energy Heater - Size 595x595x22mm
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Fan Heater, PTC Space Heater with Digital Thermostat, 60° Oscillation, Remote Control + Touchable LED Display, 1-9H Timer/Reservation, Electric Heater Quiet Fast Heating for Large Room Office Bathroom