ᐅ Alternative to a space heater?

Hey everyone,
Since I’m an enthusiastic DIY hobbyist, my garage turns into a workshop on some days. Unfortunately, the insulation of my garage is, well… let’s just say it “leaves a bit to be desired,” which makes heating equipment essential on cold days. However, two weeks ago, my old fan heater broke down. To be honest, I was never really satisfied with it anyway.

Does an infrared heater really start to feel warm immediately after turning it on? I’m currently trying to decide whether that’s just marketing or if it’s true. It would be especially practical for me since, until now, I sometimes had to start heating my garage up to an hour earlier with the fan heater just to warm it in advance.

I’d appreciate your feedback!

Wouldn't a gas heater be an alternative then?

Yes, definitely. I have also considered this alternative. However, such infrared heaters are described as particularly efficient. That has caught my interest.

An infrared heater does not heat the room but only warms the objects it directly shines on, including you. And yes, it starts emitting radiation immediately after being turned on.

I have a 550-watt infrared heater in the bathroom to raise the temperature by 2-3 degrees Celsius (3.6-5.4°F) above the usual 22 degrees Celsius (72°F) while bathing.

This device is terrible; it takes over an hour to increase the temperature by those 2 degrees Celsius (3.6°F). A heat lamp achieves the same in 5 minutes. Also, the warmth feels strange somehow—I consider it a waste of money.

tomtom79 schrieb:
I have a 550-watt infrared heater in the bathroom to raise the usual 22°C (72°F) by an additional 2-3°C (4-5°F) while bathing.

The device is terrible; it takes an hour or more to increase the temperature by those 2 degrees. An electric heat lamp achieves the same in 5 minutes.
Also, the warmth feels somewhat strange—I personally consider it a waste of money.

Was the infrared heater explained to you before purchase?