| Are you considering buying an additional heater? There | | | | infrared heaters have a protective sheath to cover the |
| are many different types of heaters, but which one is | | | | heating elements. The cover is usually made of metal |
| the best? Infrared heaters are among the most | | | | such as aluminum, brass, copper, iron or stainless steel. |
| efficient heating units, and they also have other | | | | Blowing curtains won't become a fire hazard with an |
| advantages. | | | | infrared heater. Most home models are pretty safe, |
| Infrared heater efficiency | | | | but of course children shouldn't be allowed to play with |
| Most heaters work by warming the air in the room. | | | | the heating unit. |
| People in the room are warmed by the air. Not only | | | | Another advantage is that infrared heater doesn't |
| this wastes energy on warming up the air, but also you | | | | make the air in the room dry. The principle of its work |
| don't feel the benefits of the heater as soon as it is | | | | is very similar to the way sun warms us on a bright |
| switched on. It might take several minutes for a room | | | | day. |
| to warm up. Infrared heaters work differently. They | | | | You can find indoor infrared heaters as well as |
| don't heat up the air it heats objects that are directly in | | | | outdoor and patio heaters. The source of fuel can be |
| its path. As a result people in the area are warmed | | | | different, infrared heater can run off electricity, natural |
| directly by the heater and not by the air. | | | | gas or propane. |
| This principle makes infrared heaters very energy | | | | More tips for efficient heating |
| efficient. Another advantage is that you don't have to | | | | Using an additional infrared heater can save you a |
| turn the heater on half an hour or hour in advance to | | | | great deal on your energy bill. But there is more you |
| pre-heat the room. You feel the warmth immediately. | | | | can do. First, check for drafts and boost the insulation. |
| Here are the most popular types of infrared heaters: | | | | At the beginning of winter, make sure that window |
| - Metal-sheathed tubular heaters | | | | caulking and storm windows are in good shape. You |
| - Quartz tubes | | | | should also check thermostats and install timers for |
| - Quartz lamps | | | | your central heating. |
| - Gas fired catalytic | | | | Infrared heater can be a great addition to your house |
| - Flat-faced panels | | | | heating system. It is efficient and produces heat |
| - Ceramic emitters | | | | immediately. Infrareds are a bit more expensive than |
| Often people are worried that infrared heaters are not | | | | ordinary oil heaters, but they are definitely more energy |
| safe. There is really no need to worry. Most modern | | | | efficient, so you will save in the long run. |