Comforting Technology

Gas-fired infrared radiant heaters are usually mounted overhead to direct infrared energy to the floor and objects, including people, at the working level of the building.

The infrared radiant energy is absorbed by the floor and the objects at the floor level, all of which become warm and, in turn, heat the air in the building. Moreover, the floor and objects continue to release heat to the air, even after cold air is introduced or the radiant heater is turned off.

Forced air convection heating, in sharp contrast, has two major drawbacks: the loss of heat during transmission; hot air rises to the ceiling, where it is not needed.

Radiant Heat Explained

	Infrared radiant heat warms objects and people, not air
	Infrared radiant rays are absorbed and converted to heat by contacted surfaces
	Heat is transferred without mechanical means
	Heats from floor to the ceiling
	No air/heat stratification