When it comes to heating your family home, it’s always worth asking which type of heater is the safest and most suitable. Regardless of where you put your heater, it’s important to make sure that it won’t pose a risk to the youngest members of the family. By design, infrared panels are a safe bet, offering a number of protective measures that you and your family can rely on. We’ll be looking at what makes these heaters an excellent choice for your property, as well as listing the top three child-friendly features of infrared panels.
Is infrared heating safe for children?
Infrared heating is a completely safe way to warm your family home, no matter how young your children are. This is because these heaters supply 100% radiant warmth – the most natural type of heat in the universe. Whether it’s the toasty glow of an open fire or the comforting sensation of sunlight on a warm summers’ afternoon, infrared heat is something we experience every day. In fact, your body is most probably emitting and absorbing this kind of heat as we speak. The warmth is so safe that it’s even used in incubators to keep babies warm, making it an exemplar form of child-friendly heating!
What makes infrared heating so safe?
Infrared panels are incredibly safe for children for a number of reasons. Not only do they provide a risk-free style of warmth, but many of them are designed in such a way that makes them an especially suitable choice for family homes. Let’s take a look at some of the advantages they have to offer:
- Wall and Ceiling Mounting: infrared panels can be installed high up on walls or ceilings – places that are usually inaccessible from your children. So, even if they wanted to touch the panel, they wouldn’t be able to reach!
- Mellow Warmth: infrared panels supply gentle far infrared warmth which actually mimics natural body heat, so the warmth produced by these heaters won’t feel too harsh or intense.
- No Risk of Carbon Monoxide Leaks: powered by electricity, infrared panels do not produce any carbon monoxide so there is zero risk of any leaks.
- Allergy Proof: infrared panels do not heat the surrounding air, eliminating the chance of dust being circulated around the room and aggravating allergies.
- External Controllers: infrared panels can be paired with external controllers that allow you to manage your heating with a remote or an app on your phone. This way your children won’t be able to tamper with the heating as the controls can be easily kept out of reach.
- Shatter Proof: glass infrared heaters, like the Herschel Select XLS, are made from smash-proof glass that crumbles instead of cracking, lowering the risk of injury on the event of an accident.
Top 3 Child-Friendly Features
Whilst there are many examples of how infrared panel heaters promote safety, we’ve chosen three standout features that go above and beyond to reduce risk:
Overheat Protection
Many infrared panels detect when the temperature exceeds the recommended limit, automatically switching the heater off on your behalf. This eliminates the chance of fire from overheating, providing a much safer way to heat your home.
Infrared Panels With This Feature Include: Ecostrad Accent IR, Ecostrad Accent iQ WiFi, Ecostrad Opus IR, Ecostrad Opus iQ WiFi
Fire-Resistant Coating
Ecostrad infrared panels are unique in that they come with a patented fire-resistant coating that protects the elements and allows for better heat conduction. This extra feature helps to prevent fire as well as protecting the heater – a great added safety measure when it comes to child-friendly heating.
Infrared Panels With This Feature Include: Ecostrad Accent IR, Ecostrad Accent iQ WiFi, Ecostrad Opus IR, Ecostrad Opus iQ WiFi
WiFi Control
This sophisticated feature provides convenient control through a handy app on your smartphone, so parents and guardians can stay in constant control of their heating. Switch your infrared panels on and off or simply adjust the temperature all from the palm of your hand, even when you’re not in the house. This allows you to control the heating in your kids’ room remotely, which means you can keep an eye on the temperature levels even when you’re not in the same room – ideal for family homes.
Infrared Panels With This Feature Include: Ecostrad Accent iQ WiFi and Ecostrad Opus iQ WiFi
Find the perfect infrared panel for you family home
Our extensive range of infrared panels are as versatile as they are risk-free. With wall and ceiling mounted installation options, these heaters can be kept well out of reach, so your child never comes into contact with the heaters. Advanced control features and added safety measures also give you peace of mind over your heating, making infrared panels a completely child-friendly addition to any property. So, for a safe heating system in your family home, browse our full range of infrared panels today.
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