| Supplemental heating sources are a big part of | | | | of a Infrared heater are usually not sufficient to |
| staying warm especially if you life in a northern | | | | actually heat a whole room. It' really great feeling |
| climate like Northern Michigan. Infrared heaters can | | | | warm on a cold winter day and its nice to be able |
| be a great way to make your home feel warmer | | | | heat a room or an area of a room if you just |
| and also to cut down on heating and energy bills, | | | | want to sit and have lunch or read a book, this |
| but many people try and make them do more | | | | product can help you do just that. |
| and end up worse off. | | | | Infrared heat works by heating masses in and |
| Here are a few general facts about infrared | | | | around a room instead of just forcing hot air like |
| heaters: | | | | traditional gas furnaces, or forced air heaters do. |
| - Infrared heater are a supplemental heat source | | | | Infrared heat is transferred via water molecules in |
| - They heat objects in the room. | | | | the air and can be made to work much better if |
| - They are not primary heating units. | | | | the humidity levels in the room are optimal. You |
| - They can reduce home heating costs when | | | | can check with your manufacturer for the optimal |
| used properly. | | | | humidity level for operating you unit and it will |
| - They can also act as air filters. | | | | likely save you money and make your space |
| These units function well as a supplemental heat | | | | much more comfortable to live in. |
| source. Placing the heater where it will draw hot | | | | Finding the best deal on these units can start |
| or heated air and project it toward a cool exterior | | | | online, there are many manufacturers and |
| wall will increase the efficiency of the unit. | | | | probably a local dealer near you. I've seen them |
| Operating a Infrared heater in a space that lacks | | | | sell anywhere from $100 to $500 dollars |
| insulation will have very little benefit as the BTU's | | | | depending on the model and the size of the unit. |