Infrared Bathroom Heater: Best Options & Complete Buying Guide (2025 Edition)

Efficient Heating

Our infrared panels are highly efficient at converting electricity into radiant heat, warming objects and surfaces, such as walls, towels, and people, directly. Unlike traditional systems that waste energy heating the air, infrared heating delivers targeted warmth, often requiring less energy to achieve a comfortable temperature.

When paired with a thermostat, infrared panels can deliver up to 40% savings on running costs, thanks to the efficiency of direct heating. As a result, they can be more cost-effective and energy-efficient than conventional heating systems like gas boilers or convection heaters.

Rapid Warm-Up

Our infrared heaters reach their operating temperature within just a few minutes, providing quick and comfortable warmth within their heating range. This is significantly faster than oil-filled radiators or other convection heaters, which require time to heat the surrounding air and the entire room.

For instant heat in bathrooms or other spaces where warmth is needed only briefly, we offer near infrared (glow) heaters. These deliver immediate, focused heat, making them ideal for short-term use while helping to reduce energy waste.

Improved Comfort and Health

Since infrared heaters have no fans or filters, they operate silently and don’t circulate dust or allergens, making them an excellent choice for those with asthma or allergies.

Infrared heating also helps to warm surfaces like walls, tiles, and mirrors, which can significantly reduce condensation and dampness, promoting a healthier indoor environment.

Safe for Bathrooms

For added safety, our infrared heaters feature fully enclosed heating elements behind glass or metal panels, and are rated with IP (Ingress Protection) levels, such as IP44, meeting UK bathroom regulations for Zones 1 and 2 (see below).

This splash-proof construction, combined with the absence of open flames or exposed coils, makes them safe for bathroom use when properly installed outside direct splash zones and by a qualified electrician.

1. Infrared Panel Heaters:

Our wall-mounted panels are available in flat metal, glass, or mirror finishes. For optimal performance, they should be installed at mid-height or higher, following all applicable bathroom zoning regulations. Position the panel so it faces the main area directly for maximum heating efficiency. Ensure the panel is kept out of direct splash zones. When mounted on a wall, this is at least 60 cm away from the edge of any bath or shower.

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Our ceiling panels are sleek, flat metal units mounted close to the ceiling with minimal clearance. This placement ensures even heat distribution, as no furniture or fixtures obstruct the infrared rays. It also frees up wall space and keeps the heater safely out of reach, reducing the risk of accidental contact. Each ceiling panel comes with a mounting kit, and select models can even be recessed for a flush installation.

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2. Infrared Bulb Heaters:

These heaters use one or more high-intensity infrared bulbs housed within a reflective unit. In bathrooms, they are typically installed high on a wall and angled downward to direct heat where it’s needed. They provide rapid warmth, but the effect is focused and directional. This makes them ideal for short, targeted use, such as when entering or exiting the shower.

Step 1: Choose Infrared Panel or Bulb Heating:

1. Room Heating

If you prefer to evenly heat the space with comfortable radiant heat, our infrared panels would be the right choice for you. These have have a few minutes of warm-up time and are recommended to be thermostatically controlled.

2. Spot Heating

If you only require local and short term heating, for example getting in and out of a shower, then our infrared bulb heaters are the right choice for you. In that case, you can select your choice of bulb heater and go to step 5.