Infrared Heat

The electric infrared heaters are a fairly newenough to remember Grandma's old wood or coal
product. You may have first heard of thesestove, then you probably remember the water
heaters advertised on the radio. The news spreadpot or kettle on top of the stove that she always
very quickly of the savings that may be takenkept filled with water. Grandma knew the dried
advantage of in one's electric or heating bill. This insinuses, itchy eyes and breathing problems in the
turn has spawned many manufacturers towintertime was because the old stove took all the
replicate the idea and market their own design.moisture out of the house. With the infrared
After all, the biggest downfall of portable heatersheater, you no longer have to keep the allergy
has always been the heightened energymedicine on hand due to the air becoming very
consumption.dry in the house.
Each manufacturer of electric infrared heaters, ofElectric infrared heaters are also recommended
course, adds their unique cabinet style, looks, andfor its safety features. There is no fire, no flame,
features. Some use the wood grain style or theand no chance of your carpet or anything else
old iron stove look, according to the consumercatching fire. It is safe for children and pets. Your
preference, thus, rendering electric infraredchild could sit on the infrared heater or use it for
heaters a more stylish and cost effective solutiona table without danger. In most units a safety
then propane heaters, ceramic heaters or wallshock button will automatically shut down the unit
heaters.in case your dog should dash through the house
What are the main features of electric infraredafter your cat and use the heater for a
heaters? What are the advantages? Morespringboard toppling the unit onto its side. Some
importantly, as we have already mentioned, whatexamples and models range from:
are the savings?- Optimus H-5210 Heater for around $30.00.
Electric infrared heaters, of course, run on electricEnergy savings of 400 to 800 watts less than
but actually uses very little to produce heat. It isconventional heaters. Equipped with a cut-off
documented you will save as much as fiftydevice for safety and peace of mind. This heater
percent on your oil or electric heating bill. A fullyis portable and has a carrying handle for Ultra
electric house or business could benefit greatly byquiet operation to use in any room.
this heater. For instance, in a one-floor rancher- Portable & PTC Infrared Space Heater by Dr
type home, once a central location is decidedHeater-This is one of the most popular products.
upon, turn your main thermostat down to sixty,The cost is around $250.00. This Infrared Heater
and the heater will send warm air flowing gentlyproduces 25% more heat than other brands. It is
and evenly throughout the home with balanced,extremely quiet and is safe for pets and children.
cheaper heat. There is a convenient thermostatOne of the features of this Infrared Heater is a
located usually on the back panel that can befilter in the back that can be removed and
manually set to desired comfort.cleaned.
How do electric infrared heaters work? Infrared- New iheater HI-1500 W Quartz Infrared Portable
heating is the transfer of thermal energy in theHeater costs around $300.00. This heater heats
form of electromagnetic waves. Absorbed500, 1,000, or 1500 sq. ft. for savings of 50% off
radiation is best described as follows: a specificyour heating bill. As advertised, this Infrared
object, usually a metal conductor such as copper,Heater does not remove the moisture from the
within the heater absorbs the infrared waves,air, and heats the room evenly. Costs around
heats up and then a fan pushes the now heated$1.00 a day to use.
air out into the room. Almost the same concept- CZInfrared 1500p Heater is a larger model and
as a microwave heating our food. The end resultcosts around $400.00. Heats a larger space,
is a cleaner heat that does not use up anyquieter than conventional heaters, cool to the
resource other then electric.touch, and saves 50% off your heat bill each
What are other advantages and unique featuresyear. According to the reviews this model is a
with electric infrared heaters? Well, if you are oldgood investment.