7 Unexpected Places to Install Infrared Heaters

Infrared heating panels are sleek, space-saving, and surprisingly versatile—yet most people only consider them for living rooms or bedrooms.

In reality, infrared heaters can work brilliantly in many unconventional spaces. In this post, we’ll explore some unexpected but practical places to install them, including:

• Conservatories

• Loft conversions

• Garden offices

• Campervans

• Bathrooms

• Under your desk

• Large or unusual indoor spaces

We’ll also look at different mounting options and portable solutions, showing how infrared heating can be tailored to both the space you’re heating and how you use it.

1. On the Ceiling

At first glance, installing a heater on the ceiling seems counter-intuitive—after all, heat rises. But infrared heating works differently from traditional radiators.

Instead of warming the air, infrared panels emit gentle waves of radiant heat within a 45° angle. These rays pass through the air and warm the surfaces and people they hit. As those surfaces heat up, warmth gradually transfers to the air as a by-product.

Because of this, ceiling-mounted infrared panels can:

• Heat a larger volume of the room directly

• Avoid wasted heat collecting at ceiling level

• Free up valuable wall space

It’s a smart solution for rooms where wall space is limited or aesthetics matter.

2. Churches & Village Halls

Large stone buildings like churches and village halls are notoriously difficult—and expensive—to heat. Poor insulation and high ceilings mean convection-based systems require huge amounts of power.

Infrared heating offers a more efficient alternative. By directing heat downwards toward occupied areas, infrared panels:

• Focus warmth where it’s actually needed

• Ignore unused ceiling space

• Keep overall wattage and running costs lower

This makes them ideal for buildings that are only used at certain times and don’t retain heat well.

3. Ceiling Grids in Offices

Many offices feature large windows and suspended ceiling grids, leaving little usable wall space for traditional heaters.

Infrared panels solve this neatly. Their slim, rectangular design allows them to fit directly into standard 60 × 60 cm ceiling grids, such as:

• 400W Eco Ceiling Grid Tile

• 860W Eco Ceiling Grid Tile

This provides discreet, effective heating without the cost or bulk of air conditioning units.

4. Campervans

Heating on the move is often overlooked, but infrared heaters are ideal for campervans and mobile living spaces.

Smaller infrared panels:

• Have no moving parts

• Produce no noise or light

• Low wattage so perfect for plug in points

Because they’re so efficient, low-power infrared heaters can comfortably heat compact spaces while using less electricity—perfect for life on the road.

5. Industrial Factories & Warehouses

Infrared heating isn’t just for small spaces—it also excels in large industrial environments.

Factories and warehouses often have vast, unused areas that don’t need heating. Infrared panels allow you to:

• Create heating zones

• Focus warmth on workstations and production lines

• Avoid heating the entire building unnecessarily

This targeted approach keeps energy use and costs under control while maintaining employee comfort.

6. Freestanding & Under-Desk Heating

Sometimes wall and ceiling space just isn’t available—due to windows, lights, or smoke alarms.

In these cases, infrared heaters can be mounted on wheels or feet to become freestanding units. These offer maximum flexibility:

• Keep one in a fixed position to heat a room

• Place it under a desk for personal warmth

• Move it between rooms as needed

It’s a practical solution for home offices, rentals, and changing layouts.

7. Outdoors

Although it may sound surprising, infrared heaters can be used outdoors too.

Our mid-infrared heater range is IP65 rated, meaning the panels are:

• Fully protected against dust

• Resistant to direct water jets from all directions (excluding the plug)

This makes them suitable for smoking shelters, outdoor seating areas, pub gardens, and patios—any time of year, day or night.

Conclusion

Infrared heating is a highly adaptable solution for almost any property, regardless of age, insulation level, or purpose.

With mounting options that include walls, ceilings, ceiling grids, floors, suspended installations, and freestanding units, infrared panels offer unmatched flexibility. By directly heating people and surfaces rather than cycling warm air around a room, they deliver efficient, targeted comfort in spaces where traditional heating often falls short.