How to actually pick the right infrared heat for your bathroom
If you want to stop throwing money away on your electric bill, you have to get the wattage right for the size of your room. The whole point of radiant heat is to warm you up, not to try and boil the air or trip your circuit breaker. Getting the power right It really comes down to how much space you’re dealing with. If you’ve got a tiny powder room, a 400W to 600W lamp is usually plenty. Trust me, don’t slap a 1200W unit in there. You’ll turn your bathroom into a sauna in about two minutes. It’s uncomfortable, and it’s a waste of power. For those big master baths, you’ll probably need a few 800W or 1000W lamps. The trick is to spread them out. Otherwise, you’ll end up with these annoying “cold spots” where you’re shivering even though the heater is on. Why it feels different These lamps use short-wave infrared. Instead of heating the air and waiting for it to drift down to you, the energy goes straight to your skin and the floor. It’s instant. You don’t have to wake up an hour early to pre-heat the room. Plus, we use quartz glass for the bulbs so they can handle the heat without cracking. If you hook these up to a timer, you can easily shave about 30% off your energy costs compared to those old-school heaters that just run and run. A few things to watch out for Here’s the catch: higher wattage means you get warm faster, but it puts a lot more stress on your wiring. If you’re living in an older house and want to install 1200W lamps, please check your amperage first. You don’t want to blow a fuse mid-shower. Also, keep in mind that the high-power lamps have a very intense “hot zone” right underneath them. The heat drops off quickly as you move away. If you want the whole floor to feel cozy and even, you’re better off with a few lower-power lamps spread across the room.