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Radiant heaters, as opposed to warm air systems (such as a forced air unit heaters), delivers the source of heat to the floor level, not the ceiling. Radiant energy is the oldest form of heating used to provide comfort and is the basis for all heating systems. Radiant energy is totally pure radiation and is absorbed by an object without physical contact with the heat source or by heating the surrounding air, as is the case with convective, forced air systems.

Radiant heaters are the most efficient and effective method in which to deliver “heat” under the diverse conditions present in warehouses, garages, storerooms as well as the largest facilities imaginable. The floor is typically the largest mass within any building. Thus the floor becomes the primary source of heat for most radiant heaters. radiant heaters is still a desired method for delivering comfortable and efficient heat in our homes.

It used to be true that radiant heaters were expensive to install, however they are must more cost effective today then they were 10 years ago. Now we have radiant heaters using electric resistance cables that are constructed of highly rated materials and carry warranties up to 25 years, and are inexpensive to install and maintain. If you want to experience the most comfortable form of heat available, you owe it to yourself to check out radiant heat.