Infrared heating panels are possibly the most exciting home heating technology available right now. Although they have been around for a long time, they are making a stir, particularly as the UK energy crisis ramps up this winter.
But why, exactly, should you choose one? Find out here.
They Look Stylish
In recent years, upmarket manufacturers have done their best to transform ugly, clunky radiators into more attractive objects. And, to some extent, they’ve been successful. But the reality is that conventional radiators need to be of a certain size if they are going to be effective. Too small and they won’t work.
Infrared heaters, on the other hand, don’t have this constraint. Most are no bigger than conventional picture frames, allowing homeowners to hang them on the wall, out of the way of everything else.
They Don’t Require Maintenance
Boilers and central heating systems require maintenance every year. There are just so many moving parts and elements that have the potential to become damaged or corrode.
But with infrared panel heaters, that’s not a concern either. Heating units don’t degrade because they don’t have moving parts. Instead, they work similarly to regular lights.
As such, they do not require servicing, inspections or repairs in the conventional sense. And they should last you many years if you buy from a reputable brand.
They Don’t Produce Carbon Emissions When Connected To Renewable Energy Sources
Conventional central heating systems emit carbon dioxide by design. That’s because most burn natural gas directly to generate the heat required for hot water. (If you have central heating, the pilot light in your boiler burns gas all day long).
But with infrared heater panels, you can avoid this entirely if you use a renewable energy tariff. Electric heaters can keep your home warm without emitting any CO2 at all.
They Provide Natural Heat
Many people worry that infrared heaters don’t provide the same kind of heat as central heating. And that’s true: they work by radiation, not convection or conduction. However, the heat they provide is still 100 per cent natural. They use the same type of electromagnetic radiation as the sun to warm their surroundings.
Infrared radiation is also perfectly safe. It won’t damage the skin like ultraviolet light. All warm objects, including people, emit infrared radiation
They Reduce Overall Energy Use
Lastly, infrared heater panels reduce overall energy usage. That’s because they warm objects directly instead of indirectly via the air.
Think about it. Traditional heating has to warm the air first before you feel warm. It can’t communicate heat through the air.
Infrared panels, on the other hand, use radiation to warm objects directly. There isn’t any loss of heat along the way due to draughts. Virtually all the energy goes into heating the surrounding space.
Convinced? If so, check out smart infrared heater panels from Kiasa. Reduce your energy use and forget about the need to constantly service your boiler.
