The versatile Radiant Electric Heat – Cove Heater is one of our most popular heating options. It can be placed on walls, in coves, or on the ceiling. It’s used for hot yoga studios, bedrooms, workshops, garages, and just about anywhere that needs heat without ductwork. Low cost, no maintenance, and no noise.
- Excellent for offices, basements, bedrooms, high or vaulted ceilings, and yoga studios
- Stock color is white and is available in all sizes
- Black color available in 1,000 watts and 1,500-watt sizes
- Heater reaches its maximum temperature of 425F/171C
- C UL US (Approved for the US and Canada)
- Far infrared spectrum (FIR) heater
Frequently Asked Questions
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Installation Hardware:Â
- Use toggle bolts that can withstand the weight of the heater
- Install the heater in the ceiling studs
- Use lever nuts for connections versus wire nutsÂ
- This will ensure the longevity of the connection
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Position:Â
- Ceiling mount heaters: recommended in the middle of the room which will have the best chance to equally heat the roomÂ
- Heaters can also go over a window to help offset the cold from the window
- If you have multiple heaters, place the heaters an equal distance apart to ensure equal distribution of heat
- If you are wall mounting, be sure to leave 6” in between the top of the heater and the ceiling per manufacturer instructions
- If you have a sloped ceiling (shed, cathedral, etc.) position the heaters horizontally versus vertically. The steep incline is not recommended for installation.Â
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Thermostat:Â
- Thermostat should be installed in the “line of sight” of the heaterÂ
- Out of direct sunlightÂ
- On an interior wallÂ
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- Check to see if your thermostat’s display is visible
- If yes, turn the thermostats temperature up so it is on and verify if heat is radiating from the heater
- If no, verify the following:Â
- The dedicated breaker is on
- Is there too many electrical appliances on the same circuit?Â
- If the breaker is on, call and schedule your electrician to identify the following:Â
- Power to the thermostat
- Power to the heaterÂ
- Take an Ohm TestÂ
- Make sure that your electrical circuit is the same voltage as the heater and thermostat, i.e. 120 volts.
- Is there power to the thermostat and is the thermostat responding when calling for heat?Â
- The power to the thermostat should be 120/240/208 your electrician can measure this with a multimeterÂ
- Does your thermostat engage when you press buttons?Â
- If your thermostat does not respond, you will need a replacement thermostat
- If your thermostat is receiving power and responding when engaged, have your electrician confirm power to the heater and take a few tests in order to comply with manufacturer warranty requirements.Â
- Follow this link, for Radiant Electric Heat’s Troubleshooting and Warranty steps.Â
- Your electrician will need to document ALL the required steps in order to be eligible for a warranty claim.Â
- Submit your warranty claim using this link and fill out the requested form.Â
Would they work well if you placed them on the floor of a yoga studio?
Put these in our second yoga studio location and it got us up to 110 without HVAC heat. Wow!
So far so good. I installed 4 units in a 500sqft log cabin in MN. At first I had no ceiling/roof insulation and there are places where you could see to the outside. On the coldest week in winter (-20f) it was outside temp+50 indoors, which didn’t quite cut it, but I insulated the ceiling and it keeps much better temps now. Next I need to replace the 100 year old wood windows! Ha! I believe all will be working fine at a reasonable cost soon!
The 200 sq ft studio, with slab beneath a carpet, used to be the coldest room in the house; the radiant heat of the cove heater works wonders, making it the warmest room now. I find keeping it at a low temperature keeps the room comfortable, and adjusting changes the ambience within minutes.
We installed three heaters. One in our home and two in minimally insulated cabins. They work ok. Basically, the infrared part is questionable, they seem to work mostly as radiant heaters. But they are not that effective for how much they cost. To really warm any space – they are on almost all the time and our electric bill was gone through the roof. Not sure if we would buy another one.