10 Advantages of Infrared heating Panels
Infrared heating is relatively new to the UK, however the Austrians and Germans have now been using it for decades to great effect. Have you ever been outside on a fresh winter morning and felt the...
View ArticleBest Way to heat your home – Infrared Panels
Our View – Infrared Heating If you are off gas grid, infrared heating can be a really effective, stylish and efficient way to heat your home. Compared to the convection based heating systems it offers...
View ArticleOutdoor Heating – What are the most efficient options?
It is that time of year when the patio heaters get dusted down and fired up, not just in back gardens but in pubs and restaurants as well. We hear so often that patio heating is expensive to run and...
View ArticleHeating your home allergy free with infrared
Unfortunately for those of us who are allergic to dust, allergies can go on for 12 months of the year. It is really hard to avoid as well, as every home, even the cleanest, will have some dust and dust...
View ArticleConvection vs Radiant Heating
You may have heard about terms such as convection or radiant heating, but have always been confused about the fundamental differences. In this blog we will explain how both heating methods work and...
View ArticleInfrared Heating Panels
What is Infrared Light? Infrared light is the reason why we feel warm when the sun is shining in the middle of a wintery day. Conventional wisdom would suggest that if the air temperature were...
View ArticleHow to Install your Infrared Heating Panel
Positioning the infrared heating panels is key! If you have purchased or are about to purchase infrared heaters, then understanding the positioning of the panels becomes quite key to make the most out...
View ArticleMeeting your heating requirements with Infrared panels
Meeting your heating requirements in the home with Infrared Heating Panels On the whole an Infrared heating panel will heat one square metre of space for every 50 watts of power supplied to the unit,...
View ArticleInfrared heating for Commercial Premises
Using Infrared in the Workplace Much of the heat from the sun arrives on our planet in the form of far infrared radiation. Not to be confused with harmful UV, infrared is the reason we can still feel...
View ArticleInfrared Heating Panel FAQ
How do Infrared heating panels work? They work by turning electricity into infrared energy, which is directed at surfaces (ideally the floor), to warm the room. They work differently from convection...
View ArticleThe Running costs of infrared heating
If you have been reading TheGreenAge blog for a while, you will know that we are pretty keen on Infrared heating. >>> What is infrared heating? <<< If you live in a home that doesn’t...
View ArticleIs Electric heating expensive?
In the UK, the cost of electricity is 10-15p/kWh and the cost of gas is just 3.5-4p / kWh – therefore on the face of it heating with electricity is considerably more expensive compared to heating with...
View ArticleIs infrared heating safe?
Infrared heaters are becoming ever more popular here in the UK – as opposed to convection heaters like radiators which heat the air, infrared (sometimes known as radiant heaters) warm objects directly...
View ArticleInfrared for Landlords
Infrared is something we are increasingly seeing as a choice for landlords renovating their properties. Why is it so popular? Let’s take a look at some of the big plus points that make infrared an...
View ArticleAre oil boilers expensive?
Heating oil and LPG are really common ways to heat a home if you live off the gas grid. The question is, how does it stack up in price terms? It can be a little tricky to know what you are spending, as...
View ArticleHow to avoid cowboy tradesmen
Many of the energy saving solutions we talk about on TheGreenAge involve doing some sort of work to your property or business – while some of these are easy DIY solutions, some require the help of a...
View ArticleComparing 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...
View ArticleTheGreenAge Guide 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...
View ArticleInfrared – 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...
View ArticleHeating 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...
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