The case for radiant heat

Before you decide how to keep your home warm, dry and cosy, consider the many benefits of radiant infrared heating from Herschel Infrared.

Choosing radiant infrared heaters for your home is a departure from what is generally installed in New Zealand homes. Still, for energy efficiency, good looks and superior warmth, it’s an option that’s worth a serious look. Herschel Infrared’s stylish and energy-efficient heaters are designed to heat the surfaces and objects in your home. These surfaces then continue to radiate heat keeping the whole area warmer, for longer. Many forms of heating rely on convection heat or heating air and moving it around the home. The trouble with air is that it doesn’t retain heat well, which is why a cold draft can lower the temperature of your room very quickly. Unfortunately, this means that the air must be continually heated to maintain a constant temperature – and that can be expensive.

Herschel Far Infrared heaters operate using radiant heat which, similar to the heat of the sun or a fire, can be absorbed by objects which will begin to radiate heat themselves once they reach a specific temperature, warming the room and people around them. Heating your home using radiant heat also reduces condensation and dampness, ensuring a healthy environment in your home.

Three reasons to choose an infrared heating solution

1. Energy Efficiency
   When infrared heating is installed and operated correctly, over a 24-hour timeframe, it can be more cost-effective to run than a heat pump. Once it has reached temperature, the home begins to radiate that warmth back into the rooms. Used with thermostat control, your heaters will heat the house and then switch off and let the structure and surfaces in your home continue to radiate the warmth back. The heaters will not need to switch on again until they need recharging.

2. Style
   Herschel heaters are available in a slimline discreet panel that can be ceiling or wall-mounted and are available in a range of styles, from white metal to black or white glass. There are even mirror heaters, combining function with heat. If your home has a high ceiling, you can install a hanging pendant version of the heaters.

3. Customisation
   Working with Herschel means you will receive expert advice on the type and amount of heating that will work best in your home or commercial building. The company’s comprehensive assessment service takes into account your geographical area, climate, insulation, building type and many other factors to determine the solution you need to keep your environment warm and dry.

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