When one lives too far out in the country or woods to have electric heat, they basically have two options; a wood burning stove, which would require hand-feeding wood into the stove every three to four hours or a radiant gas heater. As charming as the idea of a wood burning stove is, practically speaking the radiant gas heater is Continue reading
I have a friend who lives in a house with a radiant heater in every room, which sometimes can seem too warm. Such a thing only exists because his landlord controls the temperature the radiant heaters are set at while not Continue reading
Agriculture and heater photos courtesy of Detroit Radiant Products Company.
The poultry industry is booming, and has been for many years. Fifty million chickens and counting are farmed annually as a source of food. Whether these individual birds will provide eggs for breakfast or meat for dinner is irrelevant when the question is, how do they stay warm? Tube heaters are utilized for poultry cultivation as well as in a variety of other agricultural environments such as Continue reading
Space Heater Photo Courtesy of Intek Corporation.
The charm of hardwood floors and fancy molding in the corners of the ceilings lured me into renting an apartment in a historical district last year. When winter hit though, I was no longer bewitched by my quaint home; my heat bill was through the roof and my apartment always seemed to be freezing. That was when I discovered and fell in love with infrared space heaters. Portable and affordable, I was able to buy one and Continue reading
Garage Heater Photo Courtesy of Solaronics, Inc.
Some people may consider a garage as simply the building where they park their car, which allows them to avoid exposure to harsh weather and feel safe. To others, a garage is a haven where they can practice hobbies such as woodworking, mechanics and other such activities that require a roof and some warmth, but not much else. When the chill penetrates the garage, owning an infrared garage heater comes in very handy. Not only does such a heater operate with minimal energy consumption but also Continue reading
Saving money is something everyone gets excited about these days, particularly because of the current economic climate. Industrial companies, commercial companies, offices and home owners save money in various ways, depending on their circumstances. However, one way individuals in each of these categories can benefit from a sustainable and low-cost endeavor is by purchasing infrared heaters for their heating needs. Not only will the choice of an infrared heating system help the contents of people’s wallets, but Continue reading
For many individuals, watching sports is like breathing; absolutely necessary, regardless of the weather conditions. Sports such as baseball are supposed to ride the late summer heat wave, while football is immersed in that perfect fall weather, in which jeans and sweatshirts are the norm. However, cold fronts come early and chilly rain falls even when a game is scheduled. Therefore, there must be some sort of heating system in place for the days when Continue reading
My brother has worked in a clothing distribution warehouse for the last two years. The work he does is considered mundane, although he gets a decent paycheck for his trouble and has always told me the environment is comfortable. I asked him how a giant warehouse, full of pallets and shelves and unending stacks of boxes could be comfortable. He told me one reason was the temperature. Especially during the cold months, the tall ceilings and wide corridors of a warehouse require a Continue reading
Ever feel that blast of hot air the instant you walked into a grocery store or mall during the winter months? I have always been tempted to go in and out and back in again to experience that encompassing warmth as often as possible. This common occurrence, particularly when you live in a chilly winter state like Michigan, is thanks to an ingenious infra red heater called a door heater. They come in all sorts of shapes and Continue reading
Safety is an important aspect to consider when buying any product; it is particularly important when buying a heating mechanism, which has the propensity for causing fires. Therefore, the search for the safest heating system is one to take seriously. Infrared heaters are well-known for being safety conscious products with a variety of different aspects and Continue reading