How to actually size infrared heaters for your bathroom
Picking out an infrared heater for the bathroom isn’t just about grabbing the highest wattage you can find. It’s more about fighting that sudden, shivering chill you feel the second you step out of the shower. For most medium-sized bathrooms, 1500W is usually the sweet spot to start with. Getting the heat where you actually need it Here is the thing about infrared: it works like the sun. If you can see the light, you feel the heat. If you’ve got a tiny bathroom—we’re talking under 4 square meters—one 1500W lamp is plenty. You’ll feel that warmth hit you almost instantly. But in a bigger room? A single powerful lamp usually isn’t enough. You end up with one scorching hot spot right under the heater while your toes are still freezing in the corner. Your best bet is to use a few smaller lamps spread out. It keeps the heat even and stops you from feeling like you’re standing under a heat lamp at a buffet. The electrical side of things More power means the room warms up faster, but it also puts a lot more pressure on your wiring. If you decide to throw three 1500W units on one circuit, you might just trip your breaker the moment you turn them on. It’s a pain. Before you go overboard, just double-check that your electrical panel and wiring can actually handle the load. Also, most of these use quartz glass because it handles the quick on-and-off cycles well. But a heads-up: keep them clean. If water droplets build up on the glass, they can create little hot spots that might eventually crack the bulb. Don’t waste your money heating the ceiling To get the most bang for your buck, think about how high your ceilings are. If the lamp is mounted too high, you’re basically just heating the air near the ceiling tiles. That’s a waste. Try to mount them lower or use a reflector to tighten the beam. You want that heat hitting your skin, not the drywall.