Finding the right heating system for a tiny house is not that easy and yet it is so crucial for living comfort. That’s why it’s worth thinking about heating even before the construction phase. In this blog post, you will also find out where the tiny house concept comes from and why it is becoming increasingly popular. We also show you a practical example and which heating method is already being used successfully. In this article, you will find out everything you need to know about heating in a Tiny House.
The idea: small house, big dreams
The idea of the tiny house comes from, who would have thought it, the USA and blossomed in 2007 due to the financial crisis. During this time, many people lost their homes. So some of them came up with a creative idea. Namely, to build their own tiny house with inexpensive building materials. The tiny house concept has now reached us. Building your own house is the classic dream of many Germans.
The demand for living space per person has risen steadily in the past. Over time, however, the number of available building plots has become scarcer. Building costs have also skyrocketed. No longer manageable for many people. We are therefore not surprised by the increasing popularity of the tiny house concept. On the contrary – we also think that minimalist living and a focus on the essentials have some advantages.
What moves Tiny House owners
There are many reasons to start the Tiny House project. Escaping the hustle and bustle of the city is one of them. The mini house can also serve as a second home for commuters or for relaxing at the weekend. A conscious decision to stop consuming is also one of the drivers. The aim is to avoid being trapped in the hamster wheel. Working a lot to pay a high rent. Making more time for the finer things in life is the motto.
As different as the motivations may be, what many mini-home owners have in common is the desire for sustainability. In other words, keeping their ownCO2 footprint as small as possible, conserving resources and fossil fuels and not emitting any chemical waste water. This is why wood from sustainable forestry is often used in house construction. Some mini-house owners are also united by the desire for self-sufficiency and natural cycles. Not taking more from nature than you can give back. This can also include producing your own electricity. This can be generated by solar energy or photovoltaic systems on the roof, for example.
Requirements for a heating system in a mini house
Tiny houses usually have a single room, which is often divided into two floors. For example, to separate the living and sleeping areas. This room is therefore surrounded by four outer walls. If the Tiny House is built on wheels, the underside of the house is also particularly susceptible to cold. A small live hack for the latter point: place an apron around the Tiny House to prevent the cold draught underneath the house.
Be that as it may, the natural characteristics of the small house mean that increased heating is inevitable. But what are the actual requirements for a heater? It should take up little space, look good, be quiet and reach operating temperature quickly. Ideally, it should weigh very little. A certain total weight of the house must not be exceeded so that the little house can be moved on the road. Phew, that’s quite a lot of demands on a heater.
4 reasons for heating with infrared
- Infrared heaters support a sustainable lifestyle. They can be operated using green electricity or self-sufficient solar energy. They are also particularly energy-efficient. This means that the electricity used is almost completely converted into heat. This means that virtually no electricity is wasted.
- The panels are available as a clever combination of heating and everyday object. You can heat your bathroom with a mirror heater keep your bathroom warm. For your living room and sleeping area, a photo heating can be used. This allows you to combine the heat source with a decorative picture or your own photo. You can see what it looks like in real life in the picture below this paragraph. Who would have thought that the tasteful photograph above the sofa is also a Könighaus infrared heater? Only the discreet cable reveals that electricity is being used here. The credit for this beautiful insight into the Tiny House goes to Besighomes.
- If you only use your Tiny House occasionally, it is particularly interesting that the infrared heaters reach operating temperature in just 3 minutes on average. So it doesn’t take long for your body to become comfortably warm.
- Infrared heaters are light. They are as heavy as a picture or a mirror. Thanks to the combination of function and design, they fulfill two purposes at once, but only weigh as much as one. So you also save some weight.
Tip: Heating with infrared is particularly ideal in Tiny Houses made of solid wood. This is because wood naturally has high insulating properties.
Infrared heating: advantages for vacation homes
Heating with infrared is also an exciting concept for tiny vacation homes. As a landlord, you probably want to heat the property as needed. In other words, it should only ever be pleasantly warm when guests are there. Thanks to the combination of fast operational readiness and direct heat, you can create a feel-good climate in the room in a short space of time. Your guests will be delighted!
Conclusion
The “Tiny House” concept and limiting your belongings to the bare essentials creates time for the finer things in life. Infrared heaters are a sustainable way to heat your small home as needed. You can also cleverly combine functions in the form of a mirror or photo heater.
Would you like to know more about heating in a Tiny House or about infrared heating in general? Then contact the helpful Könighaus customer service. Simply use the contact form, email or phone.
