18 Oct 2019
A warm office is key to a happy workforce, but can be expensive. With so many factors to consider, when it comes to an electric heating system for offices there isn’t a universal solution. Size, heat loss, hours of operation and other building management issues are just some of the many things that need to be thought through, not to mention the different zones, rooms and communal spaces that need heating.
A recent survey has concluded that around half of workers (46%) complain that their office is either too cold or too warm and 15% of employees admit that they’ve actually argued with a co-worker about the office temperature.
Most offices rely on air conditioning or radiators which get the job done but consume a lot of power. These methods are extremely inefficient as they heat the air around the office which is then wasted by the constant opening of doors and the movement of staff.
To combat the loss of heat, infrared heating experts Tansun recommend using infrared radiant heating panels, which are simple to install, safe to use and one of the most effective solutions for heating currently available.
The heaters transmit harmless infrared radiant energy, like the sun, that turns into heat only when it comes into contact with an object/person. They do not heat the atmosphere or have heat blown away in the wind – unlike traditional heaters.
What is Infrared heating?
Infrared heating allows energy usage and heating costs to be cut substantially. Tansun have recently designed new radiant panels that are discrete and unobtrusive and can blend into any environment. Ideal for office environments, Tansun’s radiant heating panels provide even heat distribution to gently warm people and objects before targeting the surrounding air. The panels boast advanced heating technology which is designed to be environmentally friendly and remarkably energy efficient and where energy conversion rates are around 98%, making them the most cost effective option when heating a building with a high volume of staff and where spaces will always be unused.
How efficient are infrared heaters?
Typically an infrared heater is 40% of the size of a conventional heater yet will still produce the same level of warmth. This means a 400W infrared heater for example will produce the same amount of heat as a 1kW conventional heater.
Infrared heating panels are the more effective solution for any setting, especially when a complete heating system revamp might be out of the question. Infrared heating panels are highly cost-effective to install as they don’t require pipework to function and simply plug into the wall like a regular appliance. Because of their versatility, it’s also possible to gradually introduce infrared heaters into offices as they can be quickly and easily installed by an electrician, making it cheaper than other forms of office heating. This includes gas heating, where extra pipework may have to be brought in.
Is infrared a good way to heat offices?
There are a number of reasons why infrared heating panels are ideally suited for office heating, one benefit it that the warmth is felt instantly. Those who are first to enter the building in the mornings won’t have to wait 15 minutes for a cold office to heat up and won’t be using 15 minutes of power to heat air that will inevitably be lost in a draught. Infrared heaters on the other hand are simply turned on when the heat is needed and a comfortable temperature is reached quickly.
Infrared heating panels also have the added advantage of being completely silent, so employees can focus and concentrate without the sound of air-conditioning or fans in the background. Infrared heaters also not only cut down on noise pollution but are also a much healthier type of heating and as well as being stylish are easy to install as they simply hang on a wall or ceiling and plug in.
If there is already a lot of space used up on the walls then the radiant panels offer the perfect solution with their ceiling mounted options, making it quick and easy to fit the small and medium sized models into office recessed ceilings. Additionally, they can be placed either on the walls or ceiling to spot heat difficult areas or specific zones, making them both versatile and flexible. This may be for different reasons such as an area of the office is particularly cold or draughty and needs some ‘top up heat’, or there is a spot where individuals prefer it a bit warmer.
Infrared heaters also heat a room much quicker than a standard heater and the heat also lasts for longer as while air circulates, objects all over the room are radiating their heat slowly. This means that in the time it takes to make a cup of tea, the office has reached a comfortable temperature.
Heating an office with infrared panels
Employees spend eight hours a day or more at work and through many months of the year office heating is a necessity rather than a luxury. Many office workers will know the frustrations that heating can bring to rooms with large numbers of people. Inevitably there will always be staff who want heating and others who don’t, and portable heaters that are frequently moved around and shared amongst workers can result in disagreements when there isn’t enough heat to go around, especially in older inefficient buildings.
Tansun radiant panels are designed with a number of benefits which include providing instant, healthy, comfortable and gentle heat, ensuring safety and reliability, and are silent making them perfect for noise-sensitive environments. Developed to be highly energy efficient, the panels are cost effective and can save approximately 30-70% in heating costs. They come with a full five-year warranty.
Three panel heaters have been developed by Tansun in different sizes to cater for numerous areas. The Iridium Series 600 (300W), 900 (610W) and 1200 (785W), are lightweight and extra slim radiant heating panels and combine advanced heating technology and a neutral design of white or black finish to blend in with any decor.
Tansun can create the panels in most RAL colour options to suit all environments. This simple feature can be important for the specification sector to help blend in with particular environments and colour schemes.
The Tansun Digital Thermostat helps to control the radiant heating panels easily to maximise their potential and save energy and money. Temperature levels can be adjusted based on heating requirements to heat each individual room separately. Designed to a high standard, the Tansun Thermostat will ensure a cosy atmosphere wherever a heater is installed.
All of Tansun’s products are made in the UK and are designed using premium components. The company has been established for 35 years and pioneered the concept of radiant electric heaters alongside Philips technology. Tansun has the largest range of commercial, industrial and domestic radiant heaters in the world, providing maintenance-free, safe and healthy radiant heaters for many different types of heating applications.
