{"id":2805,"date":"2014-10-07T09:00:16","date_gmt":"2014-10-07T08:00:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.anytrades.co.uk\/?p=2805"},"modified":"2014-10-07T09:00:16","modified_gmt":"2014-10-07T08:00:16","slug":"infrared-heating-panels","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.local-quotes.co.uk\/guides\/future-homes\/infrared-heating-panels\/","title":{"rendered":"Infrared heating panels: A viable alternative?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Infrared panels are another option to conventional heating methods and are actually becoming quite popular domestically and commercially around the UK.<\/p>\n

Rather than warming the air like a radiator would, they instead provide radiant heat which warms objects directly.<\/p>\n

This kind of technology isn\u2019t new and you may well use a radiant heater elsewhere, such as a halogen heater, outdoor patio heater or electric fire.<\/p>\n

However, these infrared heaters can be mounted on walls or ceilings, warming you up quickly rather than heating the air around you.
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\nThere is the flipside that once turned off, you\u2019ll cool down, but it\u2019s a lot more cost effective than heating unused space.<\/p>\n

Of course, you\u2019ll need to take care not to position infrared heaters where objects can obstruct the heat.<\/p>\n

Do infrared panel heaters save energy?<\/h2>\n

Internal Infrared heaters<\/a> are typically powered by electricity, although gas and oil varieties do exist. As electricity is more expensive than gas, it wouldn\u2019t be worth switching from gas to electric heating. However, if you are currently on oil heating, it\u2019s certainly worthwhile.<\/p>\n

The amount of electricity used will vary from heater to heater, but what\u2019s certain is they\u2019re more efficient by heating you and not the space around you.<\/p>\n

Annette Witheridge, co-owner of the Salty Monk restaurant and B&B has invested in infrared heating, saying: \u201cCompared to the gas heating in the main building, the infrared heating in the fitness room is very efficient and low cost [this is not a direct comparison, as the main building is older and less well-insulated]. It takes up little or no space, and it gives off a nice feeling of heat. It\u2019s like standing in the sun. There\u2019s no hot dry air.\u201d<\/p>\n

How much do infrared panel heaters cost?<\/h2>\n

The price you\u2019d expect to pay for an infrared heater will vary because there\u2019s a large selection of sizes and designs. You would probably spend more than you would on an electric space heater, with costs typically between \u00a3150 and \u00a3500.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re interested in infrared heating for a commercial purpose, then you could also consider the Green Deal. Infrared heating is eligible for non-domestic finance.<\/p>\n

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