Infrared Heaters

Infrared is the invisible transfer of radiant heat.

There are different types of infrared, with short and medium wavelengths being more intense, and far (longwave) infrared being gentler. The sun mainly delivers short and medium-wave infrared, while surfaces on Earth absorb this energy and re-emit it as far infrared — the same gentle warmth you feel from a heated wall or sun-warmed beach. This is completely natural and safe.

Our bodies both absorb and emit far infrared, and colder objects will draw heat from us, making us feel cold. In a cold room, the building’s surfaces absorb body heat, which increases that cold feeling.

Infrared heating works by warming the walls, ceiling, and floors (the building’s thermal mass), which then radiates heat back into the space. This helps maintain comfort more effectively than traditional heating systems that only warm the air.

At Brien Electrical, we supply and install infrared heaters across Kapiti, Paraparaumu, and the wider Wellington region, helping homes and businesses heat smarter, not harder.

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Heat People, Not the Air – Smarter Heating for Kiwi Homes

Perfect for indoor and outdoor spaces, infrared heaters provide instant, efficient warmth without wasting energy.

FeatureInfrared HeaterHeat PumpFan Heater
Instant Heat✅✅✅
Outdoor Use✅❌❌
Energy Efficiency✅✅❌

Perfect For:

  • Outdoor patios & decks
  • Bathrooms & bedrooms
  • Garages & workshops
  • Cafes, bars & hospitality venues across Kapiti & Wellington

A Smarter Way to Heat Your Space
Infrared heating delivers natural, sun-like warmth while reducing energy waste and improving comfort in your home or workplace.Because it heats surfaces instead of the air, it’s a great option for:

  • High ceilings
  • Draughty areas
  • Outdoor entertaining spaces

Perfect for our coastal climate, where warmth needs to be quick, efficient, and reliable.

It’s a simple, effective solution that just works.

Infrared Advantages

Infrared heating has the following advantages over convection:

– Higher rate of heat transfer per kilowatt

– Lower kW capacity requirement;
– Lower running time;
 = higher efficiency

– Establishes “thermal mass” – the room becomes a 360° Radiator;

– You do not have to heat the entire volume of a room’s air to become warm;

– You can “Zone” an infrared heater (i.e. heat just the area you want to). This is difficult to achieve with a heater that heats the air;

– No moving parts = Lower maintenance. There are no moving parts in an Infrared Heater.

– More accurate to control.

Supply & Installation You Can Trust

We don’t just supply heaters – we make sure they’re installed properly and safely.

Our qualified electricians will:

  • Help you choose the right heater for your space (Limitations may apply for when retro fitted)
  • Install it to suit your layout
  • Ensure everything is running efficiently

No guesswork, no shortcuts – just a tidy, professional job.

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