Infrared heating vs underfloor heating
We are often asked whether we would recommend underfloor heating or infrared panels, especially in regards to bathrooms. They are very different technologies, and the bottom line is that it depends if you are doing it just for comfort, or…
5 reasons to get infrared heating
If you read our blog regularly, you’ll know just how much we believe in the benefits of infrared heating – so much so that we’ve installed them in our offices! We’ve written a lot about the technology over the years,…
Is infrared heating any good?
Prior to May 2017, TheGreenAge had an extremely popular and heated forum page dedicated to infrared heating. We’ve recently taken down our forums as part of our website redesign. We’ve made it easier for our readers to leave us a…
Should I get a heated mirror for my bathroom?
A heated mirror is a great way to warm your bathroom, but standard mirrors can encourage humidity, leading to damp problems down the line. This is because bathrooms are often inadequately ventilated, so heating can lead to condensation. We have found an…
Replacing your oil boiler with infrared heating
You may have an oil boiler if you live in a rural property. Unlike electricity, gas is not a given everywhere in the UK, and some small towns are without a gas network. It can be frustrating to be lumbered…
Heating a church with infrared
Churches are often big, draughty spaces with inadequate or inefficient heating. Their high ceilings and stone walls may be beautiful, but they are difficult to heat. The other thing about churches is that they have been constructed with traditional brick…
Get rid of damp with infrared heating
Damp in your home can be really frustrating. It can also be really hard to get rid of once it has settled into walls. Sometimes it is caused by condensation arising from poor ventilation, but sometimes the problem comes from inside…
Is infrared the best way to heat your home office?
These days, more and more people are working from home. Whilst this brings some advantages, it can be difficult to build an environment which enables you to work the best you can. Getting the room to a comfortable temperature is…
An introduction to infrared heating
How does infrared heating work? Unlike traditional forms of heating, infrared works through radiation, not convection. Infrared light is the reason we feel warm in the sun, even when the air temperature is low. Infrared waves travel through space and…
Comparing infrared heating with storage heaters
Many people rely on electrical heating to keep their homes nice and warm during the colder winter months. Despite the fact the cost of a unit of electricity is 3x the cost of gas (so electric heating is far more…