Picking the Right Infrared Lamp for Your Bathroom
Here is the secret to a warm bathroom: bigger isn’t always better. If you just grab the most powerful lamp on the shelf, you’re going to waste a ton of electricity and probably turn your bathroom into a sauna. But if you go too small? You’ll still feel that annoying chill the second you step out of the shower. It’s all about the size of your space. Finding your fit If you’re dealing with a tiny powder room or something under 4 square meters, a 400W to 600W shortwave lamp is your best bet. These things hit you instantly. In a small room, that’s exactly what you want. Once you move up to a medium-sized bathroom (around 5 to 10 square meters), you’ll need a bit more punch—think 800W or 1000W. Heat escapes faster in these rooms, so you need a stronger lamp to keep that cozy feeling going. For the big master baths or commercial spaces over 12 square meters, don’t just buy one giant lamp. Instead, go with a few 1200W units spread out. It stops those annoying “cold spots” where one corner of the room feels like the Arctic while the other is roasting. A word of caution on heat High wattage feels great, but it’s intense. A 1200W lamp gets hot—fast. If you mount it too low, it can actually feel scorching. To keep things comfortable, try to mount those high-power lamps at least 2.2 meters up. Your skin will thank you. Saving money and keeping it safe And a quick tip on the electric bill: don’t just leave these on a manual switch. That’s a fast way to bleed money. Pair your lamp with a timer or a motion sensor so it only runs when you’re actually in there. One last thing—check your wiring. A 1200W lamp pulls a lot of power. If your wires are too thin, you’ll get voltage drops, and your lamp won’t last nearly as long as it should. It’s worth getting it right the first time.