Do natural gas infrared heaters need a vent?
Infrared heaters do not need to be vented because they do not emit any gases or volatile compounds. Venting normally prevents harmful gases and other volatile compounds from polluting the indoor air. However, since electric infrared heaters do not emit any gasses, venting is not required.
Are infrared heaters more efficient than natural gas?
Infrared heaters provide targeted heat directly at the desired objects and people. Since the infrared rays do not heat the air, much less energy is required for the same level of comfort. Therefore, infrared heaters use approximately 60% less energy than gas heaters.
Are natural gas infrared heaters safe?
They include protective elements against fire hazards such as a protective casing and tip-over protection. Their infrared radiation is safe and healthy. All infrared space heaters are perfectly safe to use. However, as with all heaters, they need to be used, placed, and installed properly.
Is infrared heat better than radiant heat?
Infrared and radiant heaters are the same. Both use infrared radiation to heat up objects in your room. Small radiant heaters are well suited for heating up limited areas while bigger heaters can heat up entire rooms.
Is infrared heat better than forced air?
In addition to greater creature comfort, infrared heating systems can save as much as 50% or more in energy consumption compared to most forced air systems such as unit heaters.
Do infrared heaters use a lot of power?
A standard infrared heater uses 1500 watts. Infrared heaters use 7 watts per square foot (0.1 m²) compared to 10 watts for standard heaters. So, to heat an average-sized living room of 330 square feet, 2300 watts of infrared heat is required. Infrared heaters use 30 to 40 % less energy than regular heaters.
What size infrared heater do I need?
Multiply the width and length of a room by the height to get the cubic metres. Then multiply the cubic metres of the room by 25 to give you an average wattage required. If the room is poorly insulated or has a lot of windows or large patio doors then you need to add between 10% and 20% to the resulting number above.
Are ventless gas heaters bad for your health?
The most common dangers that an unvented gas heater poses are: Fire. Humidity damage. Risk of health due to carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, nitrogen dioxide, and sulfur dioxide.
Are vent free blue flame heaters safe?
The Vent Free Heaters come in radiant or blue flame indoor safe wall-mountable heaters that run off of either propane or natural gas. This heater is the perfect supplemental heating solution even on the coldest days.