Infrared heaters work by converting electricity into radiant heat. ... It is even the same form of heat emitted by your own body. It is the most basic form of heating known to man. Infrared is the direct transfer of heat from the heater to the object (you and the room around you) without heating the air in between.

Does infrared heating really work?

Types of Portable Electric Infrared Heaters

There are three styles of electric infrared heaters: portable wheeled units with infrared heating technology, compact heaters with (partial) infrared capability combined with other forms of heating systems, and freestanding electric infrared fireplaces.

Do infrared heaters use a lot of electricity?

Infrared heaters use 7 watts per square foot (0.1 m²) compared to 10 watts for standard heaters. ... Infrared heaters use 30 to 40 % less energy than regular heaters. Compared to other forms of electric heating such as portable radiant space heaters, infrared heaters are much more efficient.