Do infrared heaters use a lot of electricity?
Managing electricity costs is a continuing priority for people as they seek to reduce their reliance on fossil fuels for heating and make the switch to electric heating. Electric infrared heaters will keep you comfortably warm whilst minimising energy consumption and electricity costs.
Will infrared heaters save me money?
Infrared heating offers an energy-efficient heating solution due to the way in which it uses radiant heat technology to warm people. Not only are infrared heaters energy efficient in the way they heat, they can also save you money due to their zero servicing requirement, plus their lower purchase and installation cost than alternative, low-carbon heating solutions. We even offer some DIY-friendly and portable heating options.
Why are infrared heaters energy efficient?
- Radiant heat technology warms people directly
- Infrared heaters use radiant heat transfer to warm people and objects directly, this differs from convection-based heating systems that heat the air. Air retains heat poorly and will escape in an outdoor space, making it an inefficient and ineffective way to stay warm outside.
- Turn your space into a 360° radiator
- By using radiant heat transfer to warm people and objects directly, infrared heaters are highly effective for outdoor patio heating. Instead of trying to heat the air—which quickly escapes in open spaces—they warm surfaces and bodies, creating a comfortable environment even in cooler weather. The thermal mass of surrounding objects, such as furniture or walls, absorbs and retains this heat, gently radiating it back over time. This means the heaters don’t need to run continuously—just enough to top up the warmth. As a result, Herschel Infrared heaters provide efficient, targeted heating for outdoor areas while saving energy.
- Targeted zone heating
- Zero heat loss
- Infrared heaters are 100% efficient. Every watt of energy is converted into radiant warmth.
- Leading the way in Innovation Development
- Herschel is at the forefront of infrared heating, and we have used our experience as UK market leader, alongside extensive research and development, to keep driving innovation in our infrared technology.