Radiant Heaters (81 items found)

Infrared heaters offer some of the most convenient heating options available. With heaters designed to warm up spaces big and small, you can apply heat where and when you need it to save on energy costs in the long term.

There are numerous radiant heaters on the market today, including electric, gas, infrared and oil-filled heater options. Use these helpful hints to pick the perfect radiant heater for your space.

What is a Radiant Heater?

Radiant heaters generate heat and then transfer that heat directly to people and objects within their vicinity. They’re ideal for smaller rooms or near the bed or couch.

Unlike a convection heater, a radiant heater does not circulate air to heat a room. This can help avoid drafts and can promote consistent heat levels. Partly because of this, they can be more energy-efficient than convection heaters.

Choosing the Best Radiant Heater for You

We carry radiant space heaters from brands like Soleil, Remington and Mr. Heater. To help you pick the right heater for your space, check for features like:

• Silent heating operation
• Automatic shut-off and overheat protection
• Adjustable thermostat for comfort control
• Indoor and outdoor compatibility
• 24-hour timer settings
• Wall-mount capability
• Wheels and comfort grip for easy maneuvering

Picking the Right Radiant Heater Size

Smaller rooms or specific areas within a room may benefit from a 100-square-foot heater, while larger areas may require a heater to warm more than 600 square feet. Check the square footage listed next to each model to determine which option will be able to heat your space.

Different Types of Heaters

Our selection of heaters uses a variety of power sources and are designed to operate in different ways. Use this guide to determine which type of heater may be best for your home.

Infrared Heater

Infrared heaters are radiant heaters that produce a stream of heating particles in quartz tubes. With minimal maintenance requirements, infrared radiant heaters are also incredibly energy efficient.

Electric Radiant Heater

Electric radiant heaters are good for heating a specific area, especially if you are sitting directly in front of the heat source. With an easy-to-find power source that’s also cost-effective, electric heaters come through in a pinch.

Parabolic Heater

Parabolic heaters use a reflector to direct and amplify the warmth they produce. Rather than raising the air temperature around the heater, they provide direct heat. Portable parabolic heaters are ideal for keeping the home team warm on chilly days.

Radiant Kerosene Heaters

Radiant kerosene heaters generate substantial heat in short amounts of time. They are relatively affordable and make a budget-friendly home heating option.

Propane Portable Heater

With better energy efficiency than electric models, propane radiant heaters rely on an affordable and readily available fuel source to operate. They are very quiet, provide faster heating and require little day-to-day maintenance.

Natural Gas Heater

Stationary natural gas wall heaters tap into a home's natural gas line. Gas heaters can be more efficient than their electric counterparts, requiring less energy to warm an equal amount of space.

Oil-Filled Heater

An alternative to radiant or wall heaters, oil-filled heaters effectively function as convection heaters. An internal heating mechanism warms the oil inside the unit, allowing it to slowly heat the air in a room as it passes over the heater.

Portable Forced Air Heaters

While not radiant heaters, forced air heaters allow you to heat larger spaces quickly and efficiently. They have an internal heating element powered by easily accessible fuel sources like propane or kerosene. A built-in fan then forces the warm air out and through the space the heater is in.

And like many radiant heating options, forced air heaters provide a highly affordable home heating solution. 

Shop Radiant Heaters Near You at Ace

Stop by your neighborhood Ace Hardware store to shop radiant heaters near you. Ace also carries a wide variety of indoor and outdoor space heaters and several other outdoor heating solutions for your consideration, like fire pit tables for cozy year-round enjoyment of your backyard.