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Is Infrared Heating Safe?

From the comfortable glow of an open fire to the rush of warmth we feel after an intense workout, infrared heat is a completely natural process that we all experience every day. Your body is probably emitting and absorbing infrared heat as you read this page! However, when infrared heaters are used to heat our homes and outdoor areas, is this type of warmth still safe and natural? We’ll be explaining the science behind the heat, as well as well as exploring the level of safety infrared heaters have to offer.

19th July 2021

Does Infrared Heating Kill Mould?

Many properties in the UK are often prone to damp for a variety of reasons. Whether due to poor heat retention or bad ventilation, one of the best ways to combat this is with infrared warmth. When it comes to heating your home, infrared heaters provide a number of benefits, such as the ability to prevent damp. We’re looking at the ways in which infrared not only makes an efficient heating system, but also how effective it is at killing mould.

16th July 2021

The Best Infrared Patio Heaters UK for 2021

For many of us, time spent out in the garden is the highlight of our summer. BBQs, cooling off in the paddling pool, and early evening drinks are just a few of the moments we enjoy in the sun. Sadly, warm weather is never guaranteed in Britain. So, if you’re looking for a reliable and practical way to keep your garden warm, infrared patio heaters are the ideal solution. Using radiant heat that travels in a wave to warm people and objects directly, patio heaters are great for offsetting colder outdoor temperatures, allowing you to enjoy your garden regardless of any temperature drops. To help you make the most of your outdoor space, whatever the weather, we’re giving you a rundown of the best-infrared patio heaters for 2021.

21st June 2021

The Benefits of Infrared Heaters for Garden Rooms

Heating garden rooms can be tricky, with such spaces being more draught-prone and poorly insulated than your main household. Combined with the ever-changing British weather,

15th June 2021

Can outdoor electric heaters keep me warm during winter?

Saying goodbye to summer sometimes feels like resigning yourself to evenings indoors, and if you’re anything like me, there’s a part of you that isn’t quite ready to admit defeat, not when there’s still flowers in the garden and leaves on the trees. But what choice do we have? Do we always have to brave the cold and bundle up? Or is there a smarter way to eke out the outdoor season?

20th October 2020

Infrared panels vs ceramic heaters: what’s the difference?

Infrared heating caters to spaces of all kinds, whether it’s a two-up two-down terrace or a draughty industrial unit – all you need to do is find the right heater for the job. There are two options for heating an interior with infrared: panels or ceramic heaters, but which is the right choice for you? Let’s find out…

30th September 2020

Can Infrared Heaters Heat a House?

The short answer is yes, infrared heaters can heat a house. In fact, they’re great for keeping your entire home warm. These modern electric heating solutions offer a deep level of warmth for your living room, bathroom, bedroom and even your garden. Slimline, efficient and effective, infrared heaters are the perfect energy-saving solution for heating your property, which is why there is such a vast range of options to suit a multitude of spaces.

21st September 2020

A Guide to Infrared Heating Panels

If you’re thinking of upgrading the heating in your property, you should really consider infrared panels. As a fairly new addition to the world of heating this modern solution is quickly increasing in popularity for a variety of reasons. Infrared is efficient, safe and delivers comfortable warmth for every room in the house. In this guide to infrared heating panels, we are going to explore how infrared heaters work, the many different designs on offer and why they make such an effective heating source.

15th September 2020

Herschel Infrared Heating Panels – As Seen on TV!

Last month, many viewers of the popular BBC series ‘Your Home Made Perfect’ were given their first introduction to infrared, showcased in episode 8’s exquisitely designed garden room. In this episode, you can see a chic, powder-coated white infrared panel that’s been mounted on the ceiling, elegantly blending into its surroundings to provide comfortable warmth. Expert architect Laura Jane Clark captures exactly why infrared heating is so revolutionary: it’s space-saving, it’s efficient and it provides a natural heat which feels like the warmth from the sun. Infrared heating panels are impressive enough just to look at but if you want to know more, here are the benefits in detail.

11th November 2019

Fight Damp: Choose Infrared Heating

Are there rooms in your home where you are constantly trying to combat damp? An attic room, kitchen or a bathroom perhaps? If so, infrared heaters might be the solution for you. They’re great for tackling already persistent damp and for preventing the problem from forming in the first place. We’re going to explore why you should choose infrared heaters and how they can help you win the fight against damp.

27th September 2019

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