Infrared Heater Reviews

Infrared heaters are based on a very fundamental principle of heat exchange, which is 'Radiation'. It's an appliance which is in great demand nowadays due to its inherent merits. In this Buzzle article, you will find infrared heater reviews that identify the best products that money can buy right now.

How do Infra Red Heaters Work?

'Infrared' is a range of electromagnetic wavelengths, which are a part of the electromagnetic spectrum. Every object that has a temperature, radiates heat in the form of infrared waves. The wavelength at which an object radiates heat depends on its temperature. Objects absorb and radiate heat at specific wavelengths. Most of the gas molecules which form air, also absorb heat in the infrared wavelengths. Temperature of infrared heaters is so adjusted that, wavelengths at which they radiate heat, are the same at which target objects absorb heat. Like in infrared sauna, infrared water heaters and infrared light therapy, infrared heaters are tuned to radiate heat in the water molecule's absorption wavelengths, so that, only water gets heated and energy is not wasted. That's why infrared heaters save energy.

Heating through radiation is fast compared to heating by a furnace. As you will see in the infra red heaters reviews I provide further, most of these heaters can easily and adequately heat an area of 1000 square feet. These heating systems cannot replace centralized furnace heating, but reduce the load on them.

I would suggest that you use them along with central heating furnaces. You can keep your gas furnace heaters at a lower temperature and use an infrared heater, which will raise the temperature sufficiently. This will reduce your heating bills, and the money you invest in an infrared heater will be easily recovered in one winter season. The heating source used in an infrared heater can either be electric or gas. There are many types of heaters which differ according to the volume they are capable of heating. Two main types are patio heaters and space heaters.

If you are looking for an infrared heater to be purchased, specifications you should look out for are:

• Voltage and Frequency (for electric infrared heaters)
• Maximum Operating Temperature
• Filter Controls
• Thermostat
• Safety Features
• Price

Infrared Heater Reviews

Now that we know about the working of infrared heaters, let me present reviews of the best infrared heaters in the market. From the ones presented below, choose one which best suits your requirement and budget.

Optimus H-5210 Infrared Quartz Heater
	This is an energy efficient electric infrared heater with two heating levels and is designed to heat a small room easily. Pros: It is a very efficient device which heats up a room quite fast. Compared to other oil operated convection heaters, this one is very quiet. It has safety features like an automatic shutoff and tilt switch and at USD 30, it's a steal! Cons: It's inadequate when it comes to heating large rooms. Uneven surface in the room can trigger its automatic shutdown function. The grill that covers the radiant heating tubes get too hot. Price: USD 30
Comfort Zone CZ Portable Infrared Space Heater
	Built with a polished wooden exterior, this Comfort Zone Space Heater is a solid performer with very satisfactory customer reviews overall. Easy to operate with a remote control, this infra red heater works well in heating large rooms and cuts down substantially on your central heating bills. Pros: The 12 hour auto on/off timer, washable air intake filter, digital thermostat and the stylish Oak wood/Cherry wood external furnishing make it a functionally safe and ambiance wise, a suitable choice. Cons: There have been some reported issues with the thermostat being late in response to changing temperature. Price: USD 325.67
Holmes Quartz Tower HQH319-U
	This electric infrared heater, delivers maximum power at 1500 watts and is best suited for heating a single room. Pros: Comes with a 6 year warranty and it delivers heat quite fast compared to other conventional heaters. It has inbuilt safety features. Cons: Moving the device is reported to trigger an automatic shut off. Price: USD 60
Soleus Air MS-09 Oscillating Radiant Heater
	This is a very compact electric infrared heater, which comes with a halogen heating element and it's one of the most popular models in the market. It's inexpensive compared to most of the other models. Pros: Extremely compact, this model comes in two heating levels and is ideally suited for small rooms. Comes with inbuilt safety features like automatic shut-off. Cons: As it delivers heat at 400-800 watts, it may not be sufficiently hot in very cold climates. Price: USD 60
LIFESMART Amish Inspired Power Plus Infrared Heater
	With four powerful copper heat exchangers, a 1000/1500 Watt heat output and a 25,000 hours rated quartz infra red heating element, this LIFESMART heater is currently one of the best choices on the market. Pros: This infrared heater can easily heat up a 1200 square feet room, with its six infra red quartz heating elements. Some of the added pros are the remote control operation, E-Z glide wheels, polished wooden exterior and silently operating scrolling fan. Cons: Customer reviews indicate that the heater struggles when it comes to heating 1000 square meter plus room areas, though it works well for compact rooms. Price: USD 299.99

Among all types of infrared heaters, the electric infrared heaters are the best as they are most environment friendly. Hope these infrared heaters - reviews have helped you arrive at a choice as to which one will be best suited for your house.