Infrared heating: the high-tech heating solution you’ve been looking for

Radiant heating is one of the oldest heating techniques known to humankind, but has fallen out of favour over the past few decades. Not because it isn’t efficient or better technology has replaced it, but because fossil-fuelled central heating systems have become the norm.

New technology developed by Herschel Infrared now allows homeowners to harness radiant heat in a stylish, comfortable and highly controllable way. Radiant heat produced by infrared wavelengths is the most efficiently absorbed heat by the body, is 100% safe and natural, and feels similar to the warmth of winter sun shining on your face, or the heat emitted by a coal fire.

Infrared energy is used to warm the fabric of a building and everything inside it, including people. Radiant heat is absorbed by objects and materials, and once those objects and materials are sufficiently heated, they can heat the space as well. This means the surfaces of your home become part of your radiant heating solution, creating a consistently – and pleasantly – warm environment.

Radiant heat is ideal for keeping human bodies warm as we are radiant ourselves, which makes infrared heating much more efficient and effective. Traditional electric heaters warm the air around us, which can then be chilled by windows, cold surfaces and draughts, before floating up to heat the ceiling, and that isn’t ideal for heating a home or keeping your family warm.

Prevents mould
Furthermore, warm air attracts moisture, which can create damp and mould issues in some homes. As infrared heating warms the structure of the home itself, it dries out surfaces and reduces the risk of damp and mould instead.

Saves money
When installed and operated correctly, infrared heaters can be more cost effective than a heat pump in a 24-hour timeframe, as once your home reaches the ideal temperature it radiates the heat back out slowly. When operated with a thermostat, the infrared heaters will heat the environment, then switch off and let your home radiate that warmth back, only coming back on to recharge it again. Infrared also has many advantages over other alternative heating systems, such as air source heat pumps, due to the low costs of installation and zero maintenance.

Easy on the eye
One of the most interesting aspects of far infrared heaters is their discreet appearance. Slimline, sleek and flat, these panels can be installed on walls and ceilings and are available in a range of finishes, such as white metal, black and white glass or mirrors – there’s even a pendant model – making infrared heating a versatile style chameleon that can be customised to suit any interior design scheme.

How to pick the perfect product for your space. 

Ideal for commercial or residential use, this overhead hanging pendant infrared heater suits outdoor areas that are sheltered or set beneath a canopy.

Designed to complement any environment, these handsome glass panels will recede into your walls and heat your space unobtrusively.

Sleek, slim and stylish, this frameless panel heater is a simple plug-in-and-play installation situation that’s straightforward to use.

Those with high ceilings will love the look and design of this pendant heater, which is easy to install, energy efficient, highly controllable and has silent operation.

This clever mirrored heating panel keeps your bathroom toasty warm without sacrificing aesthetics, while the panel will heat you and your towels. 

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