We recently caught up with Capisco Managing Director, Mark Coory and asked him all about a new trend from Herschel that’s set to transform the way we heat our homes.

Have you ever sat in front of a fire and marvelled at the way it heats you all the way through? This feeling is radiant heat at work and Herschel far infrared heaters give you this feeling every time.

Mark says, “There’s been a shift in technology, and there are far better ways than people realise to heat their space. Things have come a long way, and it’s all down to good science.”

Radiant Heat Herschel Infrared gives the radiant warmth of a fire at the touch of a button. — **Radiant Heat** Herschel Infrared gives the radiant warmth of a fire at the touch of a button.

How does Herschel infrared work?
Herschel infrared heats your home the same way the sun heats the earth. It uses far infrared energy to warm up the fabric of the building and all the things inside it, including you. This turns the surfaces of your home into part of your radiant heating solution, delivering you a consistently warm and comfortable environment.

What's the difference between radiant and convection heat?
Simply put, convection heat is heating the air and moving it around the house. Radiant heat travels through the air and is instead absorbed by objects and the room materials itself.

Why is radiant heat better?
Heating the air is an inefficient heating solution because air cannot hold much heat. This is why a cool draft can cool your room quickly, or if you switch off your heater or heat pump, the warmth seems to disappear. Convection requires that warm air continually be created to maintain a given temperature, so it consumes more energy.

Radiant heat, on the other hand, is ideal for heating people, as we are radiant ourselves. We absorb radiant heat into our bodies far better than when hot air is blown around us. Once the environment around us has reached our selected temperature, it is surprisingly easy to maintain a comfortable, warm environment lower in the room where you actually sit, without losing heat unnecessarily or being forced to run your heater continually. Radiant heat also reduces the conditions for condensation, removing dampness and mould from your home.

Does the Herschel Infrared cost more to run?
When installed and operated correctly they can be more cost-effective to warm your home over a 24-hour period than a heat pump. Once your home is up to temperature, it radiates that heat back out slowly.

How about the aesthetics? Do they look good?
The good news is Herschel heaters look great. A slimline discreet panel can be ceiling or wall-mounted. Available in a range of styles, from white metal to black or white glass, and even mirrors. For high ceilings, we have a hanging pendant version, and we also have outdoor heating so you can enjoy the feeling of the sun on the patio, long after it has set.

If you are building or renovating, the team can work off your plans, and has a nationwide network of trained resellers and installers who can deliver the beautifully warm home you want, without all the hot air.