We're freezing in the office - which is the best additional heating?

To prevent all our energy being wasted on shivering during the first cold front of the season, we've looked at which additional heat sources can bring us up to operating temperature.

💚 The convector

The cheapest option to purchase offers quick help in the short term. The air is heated. Unfortunately, it's a case of "easy come, easy go", as it cools down just as quickly.

Depending on the wattage, a convector can heat more or less large rooms, but this also increases the energy requirement.

💚 The radiator

In contrast to the convector, it stores the heat in a carrier medium, which heats the metal of the "radiator" through the pipes.

This involves a certain amount of inertia - the good news is that the heat is also emitted continuously, so the room is constantly heated. If you turn it down a notch after heating up, this saves electricity.

💚 The infrared heater

It is the most expensive option to purchase, but is economical in terms of electricity consumption. The main difference to other types of heating is that the air is not heated. Infrared heating requires resonance and stores the heat in objects and bodies. The sensation of warmth sets in quickly and is long-lasting.

Pro.earth conclusion:

Depending on the area of application, we are now spoiled for choice. The energy-saving variant would tend to be the smartest in the long term.

Nevertheless, it has to be said - we're spoiled too - maybe we should just give ourselves a few days to get used to the cold. 💚