I have an infrared quartz heater from Stiebel Eltron (IW 120).
I would like to keep it always on level 3 and control the power on/off via a Wi-Fi smart plug.
Usage would be about 1-2 times a day (only in winter), switching it on for up to 10 minutes. This way, the heater could warm up in advance before it is needed.
Do you think this could be problematic for the device and cause it to break down faster?
Would it be gentler for the heater to start on level 1 from cold?
I would like to keep it always on level 3 and control the power on/off via a Wi-Fi smart plug.
Usage would be about 1-2 times a day (only in winter), switching it on for up to 10 minutes. This way, the heater could warm up in advance before it is needed.
Do you think this could be problematic for the device and cause it to break down faster?
Would it be gentler for the heater to start on level 1 from cold?
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nordanney24 Nov 2025 18:06stromneuling schrieb:
Who says 10 minutes? Just 1-2 minutes before, so the device is fully warm when you arrive.Then you might as well skip such a gimmick. Go to the bathroom, undress for the shower, and it’s already running at full power.S
stromneuling24 Nov 2025 18:15nordanney schrieb:
Then you can skip such a gimmick. Go to the bathroom, undress for the shower, and it’s at full power. But what if you don’t shower? Why call it a gimmick if it works perfectly without restrictions?
There are also other options to prevent accidentally turning it on, etc.
Anyway, no problem, thanks to everyone for the answers, it’s resolved 😉
“Leaving the switch always on position 3 and controlling the power supply via a smart switch is not an issue for the device.
This won’t cause it to break down any faster.”
This answer came in as well :-)
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nordanney24 Nov 2025 18:58stromneuling schrieb:
This reply also just came in 🙂You already received this answer in #2.S
stromneuling24 Nov 2025 20:31nordanney schrieb:
You already got the answer in #2.But that one is official from the manufacturer. Sorry for sharing it, it won’t happen again!N
nordanney24 Nov 2025 21:30stromneuling schrieb:
But that is officially from the manufacturer. Sorry for sharing it, it won’t happen again! You didn’t say it was from the manufacturer. Only a
stromneuling schrieb:
This answer also came in does not allow any conclusions. 😉
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