Now that spring is finally here it’s time to turn down the heating and look forward to a succession of warmer days. However it can still be quite chilly in the evenings and during the night and it can be pleasant to have a boost of heat to make the room feel more comfortable. Often it’s only necessary to heat one or two rooms which would make putting on the central heating extremely inefficient. In this case using infrared heating can be the ideal solution. It is a quick and easy way of heating the room, and this particular method of heating is perfect for making the occupants of the house feel more comfortable. This is due to the way infrared heating works.

Understanding the Way Infrared Heating Warms the Home

Infrared heating works by warming up objects rather than the surrounding air. Infrared heating produces invisible light that is absorbed by our clothes and skin. This means a correctly situated infrared heater can warm up the people in the room rather than trying to warm up the air, something which is perfect for those colder evenings in the spring when it is just nice to have a little more heat for increased home comfort.

Choosing the Correct Infrared Heater 

There are lots of different types of infrared heaters to choose from, and they can run on different sources of fuel. Some run on electricity, while others are fuelled by propane or natural gas. Some are fixed in place while others are portable. This is when it can pay to seek the advice of a professional installation firm. They will listen to the reasons as to why you need a little extra heat, and can suggest the best fuel source, size of infrared heater and can help you decide where it should be located. Some infrared heaters have specific requirements as to where they can be located, and should only be used for specific situations. Some may be more environmentally friendly than others. You may wish to choose your heater based on its design or even its color, or you might want one that is on wheels or which has a built in fan or thermostat.

What Makes an Infrared Heater Green?

Unless you want to invest heavily in a geothermal heating and cooling system or want to use solar energy then it can be very difficult to find a truly green way of heating your home, and to find one which won’t produce any unwanted greenhouse gases. If you are interested in choosing the greenest and most environmentally friendly infrared heater then you will need to look at the type of fuel it uses and will need to take into account how that fuel is produced in your area. For instance, if you know at least some of your electricity is produced through hydroelectric power then you should probably choose an electrically powered infrared heater. In general, electric infrared heaters are regarded as being reasonably green as they don’t release any harmful emissions into the surrounding atmosphere when they are operational. Using infrared heating to warm up one or two rooms on a cold spring evening really can be a very good solution, and being green whilst doing so adds an extra glow of contentment.