Comfort Zone Heaters (Infrared heaters) are widely used for heating purposes. They radiate heat onto a heated surface by using a reflective shield. These radiant heaters are available in various configurations and sizes.
Infrared heaters normally consist of a protective sheath which covers the heating elements. These infrared heaters are available with many choices of sheath material. The most popular sheath materials used in infrared heaters are aluminum, brass, copper, iron, nickel alloy, stainless steel, and steel.
Types
Heaters that are commonly used are:
* Metal-sheathed tubular heaters
* Quartz tubes
* Gas fired catalytic
* Flat-faced panels
* Ceramic Infrared Heaters
Features
Features commonly found in infrared heaters are:
* Cooling options
* Corrosion resistance
* Explosion proof housing
* Internal temperature detectors
* Weatherproof housing
* Available with different types of insulated materials
Advantages
The infrared heater is an ideal source for warming. It is economical as it consumes less electricity thereby cutting your bills. It is designed in such a way that it provides a clean and efficient heat source.
The infrared heater heats the objects around it rather than the air. However that does not mean that it doesn’t heat your surroundings at all. It does, but just not in the way you are accustomed to.
As the cost of operation and installation is quite low, it is now a preferred heating choice. This is because it is a vent free unit. The heater does not require any chimney or venting. The most important feature of this heater is that it has low maintenance costs. Comfort Zone Heaters have become very popular for this reason, and have now become an accepted form of area home heating.