Why you should ditch the old bathroom heat lamps for infrared
Let’s be honest: those old-school heat lamps in bathrooms are kind of a joke. They’re basically just fancy lightbulbs that try their best to keep you warm, but they aren’t built for the one thing bathrooms have in spades—steam. Humidity is a killer for electronics. It seeps in, ruins the guts of the machine, and eventually, the thing just stops working. That’s why we’ve shifted toward high-standard waterproof infrared heaters. They actually belong in a shower zone. It’s all about how the heat hits you Most heaters try to warm up the air in the room. The problem? Air is stubborn. By the time the room feels “warm,” you’ve wasted a ton of electricity. Infrared is different. It doesn’t care about the air. It sends energy straight to your skin and the tiles around you. It feels like stepping into a patch of sunlight on a cold morning. It’s instant, it’s direct, and it saves you money because you aren’t trying to heat the entire volume of the room. The “waterproof” part actually matters Water and electricity are a terrible mix. If your heater isn’t sealed properly, moisture gets in, corrodes the contacts, and burns out the circuit. You might get a few seasons out of a cheap unit, but it’s a ticking clock. We use sealed gaskets and moisture-resistant housings (look for IPX4 ratings or higher). It keeps the steam and the occasional splash away from the electrical terminals. It’s the difference between a heater that lasts a couple of years and one that actually lasts. A few things to keep in mind We use quartz tubes with a special coating. It keeps the heat high but stops the glare from being blinding while you’re trying to brush your teeth. Just a heads-up: these things gethot. Really hot. Before you put one in, just make sure your ceiling material can handle the heat without getting scorched. Getting it installed The best part is that these are usually drop-in replacements. We design them to fit the holes already cut into your ceiling, so you don’t have to tear your bathroom apart. One quick tip: check your wiring. High-wattage infrared tubes pull a lot of power. If your home has old, undersized wiring, you might trip the breaker the second you flip the switch. Just double-check your circuit’s capacity first, and you’re good to go.