Infrared Heaters

Infrared heaters are available in electric, propane, and natural gas configurations across portable, wall-mount, ceiling-mount, and panel styles. Common types include quartz infrared heaters, ceramic infrared heaters, carbon infrared heaters, and infrared panel heaters — each using a different heating element to produce radiant energy at varying intensities and coverage areas.

The Trade Table carries infrared heaters in portable, wall-mount, ceiling-mount, and panel configurations for homes, garages, workshops, patios, and commercial spaces.

Infrared Heaters | Electric, Quartz & Radiant Heating

Infrared heaters work by emitting radiant energy that travels in a straight line from the heating element to the nearest surface. When that energy contacts a person, a floor, furniture, or a wall, it converts to heat. Because infrared does not rely on warming and circulating air, these heaters provide noticeable warmth within seconds of turning on and maintain comfort even in drafty or open spaces where forced-air heaters lose effectiveness.

Electric infrared heaters are the most common residential type. Quartz element models produce intense focused heat and are popular in portable cabinet-style units rated at 1,500 watts. Carbon element models emit a broader wavelength that heats a wider area and are commonly used in wall-mount and ceiling-mount configurations for indoor and outdoor applications.

Infrared panel heaters mount flat on a wall or ceiling and produce low-intensity radiant heat across a wide surface area. These panels operate silently with no moving parts and are used in bedrooms, offices, and living spaces where noise-free heating is preferred.

Infrared Heater Options

• Portable quartz infrared space heaters for rooms up to 1,000 square feet
• Wall-mount electric infrared heaters for indoor and outdoor installation
• Ceiling-mount infrared heaters for garages, workshops, and commercial spaces
• Infrared panel heaters for silent, low-profile wall or ceiling mounting
• Carbon infrared heaters for broad-area indoor and outdoor coverage
• Ceramic infrared heaters for industrial and commercial spot heating
• Propane and natural gas infrared heaters for garages and large open spaces

Benefits of Infrared Heaters

• Immediate warmth that heats people and surfaces directly without waiting for air to warm
• Energy efficient operation that reduces heat loss in drafty or open-air environments
• Silent operation on panel and radiant models with no fans or blowers
• Portable, wall-mount, ceiling-mount, and panel configurations for any space
• Electric models that plug into standard household outlets at 1,500 watts or less
• Gas-fired models available for garages, workshops, and industrial spaces

Common Uses for Infrared Heaters

• Living room and bedroom supplemental heating with portable quartz units
• Garage and workshop zone heating with ceiling-mount or gas-fired models
• Covered patio and outdoor dining area heating with wall or ceiling-mount units
• Office and bedroom silent heating with flat infrared panel heaters
• Large room heating with high-output quartz cabinet heaters
• Commercial and industrial spot heating with ceramic infrared systems

Why Buy Infrared Heaters from The Trade Table?

The Trade Table helps customers select the right infrared heater based on room size, mounting preference, fuel type, and heating output. Our team provides guidance on choosing between portable, wall-mount, ceiling-mount, and panel configurations and assists with matching heater wattage or BTU output to the square footage being heated.

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Infrared Heater FAQs

How do infrared heaters work?

Infrared heaters emit radiant energy that travels directly from the heating element to the nearest surface — a person, floor, wall, or piece of furniture. That surface absorbs the energy and converts it to heat. Unlike forced-air systems that heat and circulate air, infrared provides warmth at the point of contact almost immediately after turning on.

What is the difference between quartz, carbon, and ceramic infrared heaters?

Quartz infrared heaters produce intense, focused heat and are common in portable cabinet-style space heaters. Carbon infrared heaters emit a broader wavelength that covers a wider area and are used in wall-mount and ceiling-mount configurations. Ceramic infrared heaters use gas-fired ceramic elements for high-output commercial and industrial applications.

Are infrared heaters energy efficient?

Infrared heaters convert nearly all input energy into radiant heat with minimal loss. Because they heat people and surfaces directly rather than warming and circulating air, they maintain comfort in drafty or open spaces where forced-air heaters waste energy. Electric models rated at 1,500 watts can effectively heat rooms up to approximately 1,000 square feet.

Can infrared heaters be used outdoors?

Yes. Wall-mount and ceiling-mount carbon and electric infrared heaters are designed for covered patio, restaurant dining, and outdoor entertainment areas. Propane and natural gas infrared models are also available for open-air and semi-enclosed outdoor spaces where electric power is not accessible.

Do infrared heaters make noise?

Radiant panel and element-based infrared heaters operate silently with no fans or blowers. Some portable cabinet-style models include a small fan to distribute warm air from the cabinet housing, which produces a low level of noise similar to a standard space heater. Fan-free models are available for bedrooms and offices where silent operation is required.