| Infrared heaters are heaters that deliver heat by | | | | lamps produce this type of heat. This type of |
| heating up and element and radiating the heat into | | | | heat can be recognized by the red glow that it |
| the room. There is a coil system that that heats | | | | gives off. It is often used in the treatment of skin |
| up from an electrical source and the heat is than | | | | disorders and diseases. |
| sent out into the room through a grated delivery | | | | Cost |
| method. The coils get really hot and turn red the | | | | The cost will vary and is largely dependent on the |
| heat it creates is typically not enough heat to | | | | size and for what use the heater will be used for. |
| warm an entire room but is more of a direct area | | | | The larger the heater the more expensive it will |
| heat. | | | | be. Most models have adjustable heat controls, |
| Types | | | | and the range of heat will either be from low to |
| There are many different size and types of these | | | | high with a medium setting in between, some |
| heaters. Some are made specifically for the | | | | models are pretty high tech and have actual |
| purpose of heating up muscles and bones to ease | | | | numeric settings to gauge the heat output. |
| the stress and straing of arthritis. Infrared heaters | | | | There are models that will be very expensive |
| can be small hand held devices that are wand | | | | because they are very large and have all the bells |
| shaped and can concentrate heat in one specific | | | | and whistles like thermostat control with varying |
| body part. The heat produces relief for the joints | | | | heat settings and automatic shutoff systems in |
| and muscles. These types of heaters are used in | | | | case the unit is left on for an exorbitant length of |
| other applications as well they are used to ease | | | | time. Industrial models will be the most expensive |
| the pain of many different injuries and disease. | | | | models. |
| Room size heaters are used to keep rooms | | | | Where to Purchase |
| warm and toasty. | | | | Depending on the application that the heater will |
| There are heaters that are shaped like lamps and | | | | be used for will determine where to purchase and |
| used to keep food warm that is on the food line | | | | infrared heater. For personal use, it can be |
| at many restaurants. The heat that is generated | | | | purchased from a medical supply store or from a |
| penetrates the food and keeps it warm from the | | | | pharmacy. For room size heaters any place that |
| inside out and does not burn the food. Some sun | | | | sells heaters will also carry infrared heaters. |