7 Mistakes People Make When Switching to Far Infrared Heating

Introduction

Far infrared (FIR) is still a new technology to most people in the UK and with more people switching every day, some people don’t quite have every base covered.

In this article, we will break down and advise against the 7 most common mistakes people make when switching to FIR heating (in no particular order.)

1. Getting The Wrong Size

Don’t let the price of a FIR heater determine your comfort, or lack thereof. It can cloud your judgement to make a cheaper heater look more appealing.

Here are the room sizes some of our heaters can effectively heat at 2.4m ceiling height with standard insulation:

• 700W – 9.7m²
• 800W – 11.1m²
• 900W – 12.5m²
• 1100W – 15.3m²

Don’t just hope a 170W heater will heat your living room, use our panel finder or room calculator to find out the best choice for you space, or you can always get in touch!

2. Thinking Ceiling Heaters Can’t Possibly Work

Heat rises right? So why would I want my heater at the highest point of the room?

Well, that’s half right. Its not heat that rises but hot air.

FIR heaters are a type of radiant heat that travel in rays, so they ignore the air and heat objects directly (just like how a torch’s light shines on objects but travels through the air).

You can point a torch downwards, so you can point FIR downwards.

3. It Must be Expensive To Run

While it is true that electricity prices are constantly on the rise, don’t rule out FIR just yet!

The right size heater can heat your space quickly and efficiently by bypassing the air to heat you, with the air temperature rising as a byproduct. This means you’ll be comfortable at a lower wattage than a storage heater for the same space.

No power is lost to heating the air and no power is lost to a spinning fan.

Here are some recent savings calculations we’ve completed for customers:

• £233.28/year – that’s enough to buy a good air fryer!
• £2,122.80/year by switching from convection to FIR. To put that into perspective, that’s enough to run a lightbulb for 13.5 years without stopping

4. I Own A Church, Surely FIR Won’t Be Able To Help Me

Churches can often prove difficult to heat, but FIR heaters have proven to be a viable solution. Check out our church-focused blog to find out more.

5. It’ll Just Feel Stuffy

A convection-based overdoor heater, storage heater or radiator start to feel stuffy when directly in front of it for varying periods of time. Surely FIR heaters are the same?

Remember how FIR works similarly to light? It’s fired out in rays and bounces off surfaces like walls, chairs and even you – just like sunlight. This isn’t a coincidence, it is a key part of sunlight, just without any harmful UV rays.

It feels like sticking your hand in front of a closed window on a sunny day.

Additionally, it is the exact same wavelength as the heat your body produces, so its guaranteed to feel natural to the skin!

6. Not Checking The Specifications

No matter what you’re buying, heaters or otherwise, its always important to do as much research about the product as possible.

For infrared, the main attributes to look out for are:

• Physical size
• Wattage/Amperage
• Life expectancy
• IP rating
• Heat output, just to name a few

After checking everything you need for your space and getting in touch when you need any clarification, you can easily find the perfect heater for your space.

7. Not Getting In Touch

Completely changing your heating system is no simple task, especially on your own.

Whenever you have even the smallest question about far infrared heating, our specialists are always happy to provide obligation-free guidance, whether you are an existing customer or just curious about the technology.

Conclusion

All in all, far infrared is simple to use, quick to heat up and effective in almost any space but it is still a new technology to many people in the UK meaning there is a lot of room for misconceptions and mistake throughout the buying process.

Understanding how it works is just the first step towards upgrading your heating and our qualified team are always available to help (as long as it’s from 9am-5pm!)