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<h4 class="dechead">On One Hand: Home Heating Savings
Infrared heaters are compact, inexpensive heat sources that many people use in their homes to reduce heating bills. Small heaters can help to heat common areas or frequently used rooms, allowing occupants to turn down the thermostat on the home furnace.
On the Other: Operating Costs and Dangers
The initial purchase of an infrared heater with enough wattage to heat a large room can be costly. While infrared heaters may help lower home heating bills, the cost to power them on electricity may overcome the savings on home heating bills. Additionally, infrared heaters should only be operated under observation. They can quickly start a fire if tipped, and open coils can burn children.
Bottom Line
Infrared heaters can be an asset when heating small rooms, though the initial cost and energy needed to power them may offset the total savings on home heating bills. Infrared heaters are not practical if they are in use in homes with small children, or if the heaters cannot be within an adult's line of sight.
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