| Since their introduction in the 1980s, quartz infrared | | | | heater especially if it is controlled via a thermostat is |
| heaters have been growing in popularity. There are | | | | that as soon as thermostat which controls the heater |
| many different claims about how cheap they are to | | | | is turned off you will immediately begin to feel the cold. |
| operate, how easy they are to install and how | | | | While quartz infrared heaters may be a little more |
| attractive they look. | | | | expensive to buy than other portable heaters they |
| Most quartz infrared heaters have quartz bulbs that | | | | usually are very long-lasting and most come with a |
| are situated in front of a reflector area. Many are very | | | | fairly lengthy warranty. They also usually have very |
| attractively designed and as with any portable heater | | | | good safety controls built in. For example, if the heater |
| there is really no installation required. You simply plug | | | | tips over they will automatically switch off. Most quartz |
| them into a wall socket and turn them on. | | | | infrared heaters are very solidly built and are not likely |
| The one thing to realize about infrared heating is that it | | | | to be easily tip over unlike other smaller portable |
| only heats objects directly in its line. This means that an | | | | heaters. They're usually also encased in a type of |
| infrared heater will not heat up an entire room | | | | metal that does not heat up quickly therefore they are |
| immediately however it will produce immediate heat | | | | very good to use in homes where there are small |
| upon being turned on. There are definite advantages to | | | | children or where there are pets. |
| this type of heating; these heaters are especially | | | | They are also very useful for heating outdoor |
| helpful in situations where the person is stationary and | | | | entertaining areas and as such can be used in patios |
| not moving around a lot. They provide a great | | | | and on balconies. They will provide heat for whoever |
| alternative source of heat in situations where you do | | | | is sitting around the heater yet will not waste energy |
| not want to use central heating or when you simply | | | | by trying to heat up the entire air around them. |
| want to augment existing heat sources. | | | | If you are looking for an attractive, sturdy portable |
| They are also very useful when you want immediate | | | | heater that provides instant heat upon being turned on |
| heat. For example if you have been outside and it is | | | | you may want to check out the range of quartz |
| really cold you can step inside, turn on the heater and | | | | infrared heaters. You will find they provide good value |
| feel warmth immediately. The downside to this type of | | | | for money. |