Recently, there has been a lot of controversy about heating methods and the amount of savings in connection with this. The main claim, which we will touch on and mark as myth or truth, is that IR heating is the most expensive heating method in Slovenia. Although IR heating is a relatively young heating system, there is already a lot of information, supported by the experience of specialists in the field of IR heating and more than 10,000 existing users , which completely refutes this claim.
Why IR heating is mostly the cheapest, but it can also be the most expensive
We notice that there are frequent problems with younger providers of IR heating systems who do not have enough experience in this field. It may happen that, for the sake of successful sales or poor knowledge about the operation of IR-heat, customers are given inadequate advice and as a result sell heating that brings higher costs instead of savings.
In the world of IR heating, there are certain laws that make it the cheapest way of heating, if you take them into account.
The first rule is that we should not equate convection heating with radiant heating, as it is a different transfer of heat into the room. Compared to central systems, radiant is without pipe junctions and losses in the system itself.
Adequate panel strength
One of the main factors that bring savings is the adequate power of the panels in the room. It often happens that providers advise the customer to reduce the power of the panels in the room, due to derivative sales or ignorance, and the result is the constant operation of the panels at the upper limit of productivity and thus high consumption. The solution to this is, of course, the appropriate strength of the panels in relation to the size of the room, insulation, the presence of glass surfaces, the number of external walls...
Adequate regulation
The next reason is proper regulation. Very few thermostats or of regulators on the market are intended exclusively for IR heating. Conventional thermostats are usually made for several types of heating, which does not allow for the optimal supply of energy needed to heat the room. Classic thermostats work on the principle of hysteresis, which means that the IR-panel, which is connected to the thermostat, works at full power (100%) or is switched off. This type of heating is not the most comfortable, as the temperature in the room fluctuates, and even more so the feeling of heat. For maximum efficiency, it is therefore necessary to install the IR Sun WiFi regulator, which does not work on the principle of hysteresis, but constantly monitors the temperature in the room and detects the object's response to the supply of heat to the room. It calculates very precisely how much heat needs to be brought in to maintain the desired heat and maximize savings at any moment.
Panel positioning
It is important that the panels are correctly installed in the room, which can only be arranged by experts. Therefore, before installation, it is good to have knowledge or an expert who will place the IR panels in your room as it should be. It is best that the IR-panels are installed on the ceiling, because then the efficiency and even distribution of heat is the best. If this is not possible, they are mounted on the wall, but in optimal places. Unfortunately, without knowing where to place the IR panels in the room, we can significantly increase consumption and reduce the heating efficiency - for example, if we point them towards window surfaces, etc.
Trust the experienced IR heating providers on the market
It is already true that young companies usually offer more favorable product prices. Unfortunately, they can be the result of unwanted problems with heating due to the provider’s lack of experience, the use of poor-quality materials for the manufacture of IR panels and poor regulation, which is not suitable for frequent basic heating.
Ekosen is the first company in Slovenia in the field of infrared heating and has been the market leader for more than a decade. Many years of experience have brought feedback from users, which Ekosen is happy to take into account when constantly investing in the progress and improvement of products manufactured under its own license and with its own development, which ensures high production control and the highest quality of final products. Ekosen IR heating panels are a combination of quality, performance and price.
At the same time, they realize how important it is for the company’s team to be professionally knowledgeable, which is why they regularly organize training for employees, consultants and installers. The result is satisfied users and a long service life of the IR heating system.
Want to learn more about IR heating?
To prepare a solution with the Ekosen IR heating system, call the toll-free number 080 30 10 or write to the e-mail address info@ekosen.si .
You can also visit us in the salons:
- in Miklavž na Dravsko polje (near Maribor), Ptujska cesta 17,
- in Mengš (near Ljubljana), Gorenjska cesta 19,
- in Koper, Cesta Zore Perello-Godina 2.
IR-heating system: heat pump
The air-to-water heat pump is an inverted cooler system. In cold periods and in poorly insulated buildings, the radiator heating method, or in the case of weakened compressor performance (on average, after 8 to 10 years of operation, the compressor begins to deteriorate), it needs the help of an ordinary heater, which can be the amount of a monthly payment in the amount of the whole year’s estimated consumption.
The main difference is also in the investment. The investment in IR heating panels in new construction is at least 2 to 3 times lower, if we compare a high-quality heat pump and high-quality IR heating panels. At the same time, we must not forget that there are no maintenance costs with IR panels, as they do not consist of moving parts that would depreciate over the years.
If we touch directly on the heating method, the difference is that the walls and objects with IR-panels are warmer by at least 2-3 degrees – that is, approximately at the temperature of the air in the room, which gives a greater feeling of warmth.
A very important advantage is that we extend the life of the building with IR panels.
The warranty for high-quality IR-panels is 3 times longer, because there are no moving parts, pumps, fans, liquids, etc.
The main advantages of the Ekosen IR heating system
- Environmentally friendly, as there are no unwanted emissions.
- Heating consumption is lower by up to 60% compared to heating oil.
- Taking into account investment, services and maintenance, which is not the case with high-quality IR heating, it is one of the cheapest systems and mostly cheaper than an air-to-water heat pump.
- The degree of protection is IP 54.
- The conversion of electrical energy into IR-heat is almost 100%, there are no losses at the junctions, in the furnace, in the chimney…
- A very long warranty and a lifetime that is longer than other heating systems.
- Aesthetically, they go into any room.
- Only minimal construction interventions are required during installation.
- It reduces the possibility of mold formation.
- Possibility of remote control with IR Sun WiFi controller.
- Additional savings when combined with photovoltaics.
Ekosen is the first company in Slovenia in the field of infrared heating and has been the market leader for more than a decade. Many years of experience have brought feedback from users, which Ekosen is happy to take into account when constantly investing in the progress and improvement of products manufactured under its own license and with its own development, which ensures high production control and the highest quality of final products. Ekosen IR heating panels are a combination of quality, performance and price.
At the same time, they realize how important it is for the company’s team to be professionally knowledgeable, which is why they regularly organize training for employees, consultants and installers. The result is satisfied users and a long service life of the IR heating system.