Infrared Heaters

If you've never used infrared heaters - or an infrared heater - to warm your home during the winter, then you don't know what you are missing! There are many types of infrared heaters, but the best kind are quartz IR heating systems. For an example of what these portable heating solutions look like, visit Mirage Infrared Heaters. I think they are the best online shop around.

One of the great things about these units is that they don't only keep you warm. The best models are actually healthy for you! The top brands have copper-lined heating chambers which produce negative ions - but despite the name, they definitely are not negative for your health. These ions are good for your immune system, help ease wintertime depression and more. For more information about all the benefits of these so-called "negative" ions, check out Negative Ions Create Positive Vibes on WebMD.

But be warned: there is a lot of cheap, unworthy products out there. Know that, to gain all of the heating and healthy and safety and style benefits, you will have to buy the best. Comfort Furnace, for instance, is probably the highest quality units out there. Dollar for dollar, you can't get any better. There are tons of junk units on the market, and if you decide to go with one of those, you will end up paying a lot more in heating costs than what you saved initially.

Saving money on heating bills is probably the most popular reason people buy infrared heaters. You could pay a hundred or two hundred less dollars for a cheaper unit, but you will save way more than that if you pay more up front for a good unit. If you go with Comfort Furnace or Heat-A-Lot, as a general rule, you'll be safe. Just remember: you get what you pay for!

There are so many other benefits to owning these portable, quartz heating systems, such as safety and eco-friendliness. But I'll save those features and benefits for future posts on infrared heaters.