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If you’ve ever sat in front of a campfire, you’ve experienced radiant heat. The infrared energy from radiant heaters travels out in the invisible, electromagnetic waves that get absorbed by the objects in their path. All objects radiate energy in some form, at a rate proportional to their temperature. Several convection heaters also come with timers, so you can program them to begin heating your home, office, or apartment before you arrive.Īs the name implies, radiant heaters work by generating infrared radiation.

When the ambient temperature drops below your pre-set level, it activates the heater. All convection heaters come with a built in thermostat that regulates the unit’s heat output.