| Are you considering installing a heating system for | | | | is a big bonus by itself. But other factors such as |
| your home? If your prime concern is to have an | | | | how heat is being managed throughout the house |
| effective and energy efficient system, consider | | | | also comes into the picture. |
| installing an infrared heating system. Question is, | | | | For example, insulation plays a big part in heat |
| how does an infrared system work, and how can | | | | retention. With proper insulation, the objects in the |
| it help you save energy and money? | | | | house can retain the heat energy for longer |
| An infrared heating system is also known as a | | | | periods of time, hence reducing the reliance on |
| heat radiation system. Unlike other heating | | | | the infrared heating system. |
| systems, this system uses electromagnetic | | | | Windows also play a big role. If you have poor |
| waves to generate heat. When the system is | | | | quality windows that don't help to retain heat, you |
| turned on, waves are circulated in the room. But | | | | will be using up more energy to produce the heat |
| no heat is actually generated unless the waves | | | | that is being lost constantly. |
| come into contact with a solid surface - walls, | | | | When you combine these factors with a infrared |
| furniture, or human beings. | | | | heating system, you can save as much as 40% |
| That is why when you have an infrared system | | | | of your energy bills. |
| installed, the actual room temperature may | | | | In addition, infrared heating systems are also one |
| appear to be lower when compared to other | | | | of the cleanest systems in the world. There is |
| more conventional systems. At least that is what | | | | nothing to burn (think fireplaces), and there is no |
| the thermometer says. But the thermometer | | | | carbon emission. All you need to do is to flick a |
| doesn't know that heat is generated upon impact. | | | | switch, and electromagnetic waves will be |
| Human beings will be able to feel the heat as it is | | | | generated. |
| being generated, and comfort starts to set in. | | | | The heat is almost instant. There is no need to |
| Because of this unique ability to generate heat | | | | wait for heat to be dispersed around the house. |
| upon contact, infrared systems can be used to | | | | This wait is common if you employ normal |
| produce heat for different zones. Energy is | | | | heating systems. That is because once the heat |
| directed to zones where it is needed. In other | | | | has been generated, you still have to wait for the |
| words, the system can direct energy to zones | | | | heat to be conducted via ducts or pipes to other |
| where there are people. This helps to save | | | | parts of the house. |
| energy. | | | | Obviously, electromagnetic waves travel much |
| The energy efficiency of the system depends on | | | | faster. Homeowners will start to feel warmer and |
| several factors. The way infrared systems work | | | | more comfortable very quickly. |