Future property owners face many important decisions. In addition to the right furnishings, windows or tiles, you also have to think about the heating system. The question of the best heater is very important and the ever-increasing prices for gas and oil as wellthe high electricity billsdon't make the choice any easier. It should be as efficient, sustainable and affordable as possible – we all agree on that. So should we heat with electricity, oil or rather with wood? Or maybe you want to buy an infrared heater? Then you've come to the right place, because in today's article we'll explain all the important information you should know.
What is an infrared heater and how does it work?
Infrared heaters ensure particularly pleasant heat development in your own four walls and have become very popular in recent years. While a conventional convection heater heats the air in the room, with infrared heaters the heat is transferred from the panel directly to the objects. Or to put it another way: Everything that is near the radiator stores heat and then releases it again. Who oneBuy infrared heaterIf you want, you are literally spoiled for choice. The range of models is huge and ranges from super practical to decorative and elegant. In order to meet the highest quality requirements, the infrared heaters from the Knebel brand are built from the highest quality materials and shine with a distinctive and modern variety of designs.
Buying an infrared heater: How much does it cost?
Infrared heaters are powered by electricity and for this reason are often frowned upon as very expensive and rather impractical. However, the latest technologies are intended to save a lot of electricity and heat our homes efficiently and more cheaply. Because with infrared we only pay for the energy that we actually burn. The shorter preheating times also ultimately have a positive effect on the electricity bill. If you want to buy an infrared heater, you should also know that they cause almost no maintenance or repair costs.
Although the infrared panels are not available for free, the purchase costs are significantly less than installing a new gas or oil heater. In addition, repairing an air conditioning system, for example, can often cost several hundred euros - on a regular basis. Yes, in general the electricity costs could become a disadvantage when heating with infrared due to the ever-increasing electricity prices. But this is only the case in old buildings or if the house is not well insulated. Infrared heaters are particularly ecologically sensible and profitable as a heating method in new buildings or when using green electricity.
Where can an infrared heater be installed?
One of the biggest advantages of infrared heaters is that they can be installed anywhere there is a power connection. Heaters with a power plug in particular are ready to use straight away and can also be mounted on the wall very quickly and easily. Whether in the living room, in the bathroom or on the terrace - the heating panels can be placed in any room and the modern designs perfectly round off the furnishings. In contrast to conventional systems, the pre- and post-heating time for infrared heaters is relatively short, so you can feel the pleasant warmth after just a few minutes.
However, before you buy an infrared heater, you should think about the furnishings in the room. To ensure that the heat can spread unhindered, you should never position the radiator behind furniture or curtains. In this case, to achieve the desired room temperature, the heating has to work at full speed and this will ultimately lead to a higher electricity bill.
Buying an infrared heater: Are there any disadvantages for your health?
Would you like to buy an infrared heater but don't know whether it is harmful to your health? No, the heat rays are not harmful to health – quite the opposite. Infrared heaters produce the same heat as the sun - making it the healthiest and most natural form of heating. However, this does not mean harmful UV rays. Infrared heaters use so-called infrared C rays - the same type of radiation that a tiled stove emits, for example. The infrared rays are often used therapeutically andmedical purposesused to relieve back pain and strengthen the immune system. People who suffer from asthma or a dust allergy will particularly benefit from purchasing an infrared heater. Since no air is stirred up, hair and dust particles are not constantly moved.
