Infrared heat. How does it work? In this informational piece we will dive into how infrared heat works, how it is used in space heaters and electric heaters, and how it can benefit a home. That being said, I will start with a very simplified version of how infrared space heaters work to radiate heat. Inside of an electric space heater sits a cooper element. This copper PTC (positive thermal coefficient) ceramic material is heated up via electricity. This creates a high level of heat that is then blown out by a fan. What you feel...
