How to pick the right infrared heat for your bathroom
Let’s be honest: there is nothing worse than stepping out of a hot shower into a freezing cold bathroom. It’s a shock to the system. The trick to fixing this isn’t trying to heat the air—which is nearly impossible in a damp room—but heating you. That’s why we use short-wave infrared lamps. They go straight for the skin, giving you that instant warmth without wasting power on the walls or the ceiling.
Getting the wattage right
You can’t just grab the biggest lamp on the shelf and hope for the best. It doesn’t work like that. If you’re dealing with a tiny powder room (anything under 4 square meters), a 250W to 400W lamp is usually plenty. If you try to cram an 800W heater into a closet-sized space, you’re going to overheat the room in minutes. Your thermostat will be clicking on and off constantly, which is a great way to burn out your relays way faster than they should. For a medium-sized bathroom (around 5-10 square meters), look at 600W to 1000W. Now, if you have a huge master bath, don’t just buy one massive 1200W unit. Trust me on this:**split the load.**Two 600W lamps placed in different spots are way better. It stops those annoying “hot spots” and makes sure you’re warm no matter where you’re standing.
The trade-off: Speed vs. Power
Higher wattage means you feel the heat almost the second you flip the switch. It’s fast. Really fast. But there’s a catch. You’ve got to keep an eye on your electrical panel. These lamps pull a decent amount of power, and if your water heater is on the same circuit, you might find yourself tripping the breaker right when you’re mid-lather. Just double-check your capacity before you install.
A few tips for the install
We build these to be IP65 rated, so they can handle the steam and the occasional splash without breaking a sweat. One thing to watch out for:**give the housing some room to breathe.**Even though the heat is infrared, the casing still gets hot. If you squeeze it into a tight ceiling void with zero airflow, the internal wiring can cook itself over time. Keep it vented, and it’ll last you years.