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Winter Heater.
Feel instant warmth this winter with the Litehouse Infrared Heater.
Explore Infrared Heating →"This infrared heater is a game changer. It's light and easy to pick up, and the instant heat is just what one needs for the winter."
Infrared heaters have been around for decades. But in South Africa, they're having a moment - and with that comes a lot of noise, a lot of claims, and understandably, a lot of questions.
Does it actually heat a room? Won't a 2000W heater destroy my electricity bill? Is it really safer than gas? And is it worth R3,999 when a gas heater costs half that?
These are fair questions. We've answered every one of them below - honestly, without the marketing spin.
The Heating Technology That Warms You Directly.
Most heaters warm the air and wait for that warmth to reach you. Open a door, step outside, or use it on the patio and it's gone immediately.
Infrared works the way the sun does. Radiant heat travels directly to people and objects - not the air around them. You feel it within seconds of switching on, whether you're indoors or out.
That's not marketing. It's the same physics that makes standing in a patch of sunlight feel warm on a cold morning, even when the air temperature hasn't changed.
"The perfect antidote to winter - instant cosiness. A breeze to operate, move around the house, and very energy-efficient."
Eight Heat Levels. One Very Manageable Bill.
The 2000W rating is the number that gives most people pause. But here's what it doesn't tell you.
Because infrared warms you directly, you feel it immediately. You're not running it for an hour before you sit down. The actual running time is a fraction of what you'd clock with a conventional heater.
And full power is rarely needed. Eight adjustable heat levels mean most owners find a comfortable setting well below maximum and leave it there all evening. Less power used, less time running, less impact on your bill.
"There is enough heat generated to keep our little home nice and cosy from just the 2nd of 8 settings with minimal impact to our batteries at night."
Same Warmth. No Gas Cylinder. No Compromise.
Gas heaters work. But they come with a list of trade-offs most people have quietly accepted for years - the cylinder that runs dry on the coldest night, the fumes that linger after the heater goes off, the low-grade anxiety about an open flame near kids, pets, or curtains.
Infrared delivers the same instant, powerful warmth - without any of it. No combustion, no smell, no refill run. Just radiant heat the moment you need it, in any room of your home or out on the patio.
Most people who make the switch don't go back.
"No more gas heater and fumes and the instant heat is such a bonus. My cats love sitting around it too."
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Your Patio Doesn't Have to Close for Winter.
Most electric heaters don't work outdoors because they heat the air - and open spaces have too much of it. The warmth disappears the moment it's generated.
Infrared doesn't have that problem. Because it warms you directly, an open patio works just as well as a closed room. Feel the warmth, regardless of the breeze.
IP45-rated and weather-resistant, it's built for covered outdoor spaces in any condition - wind, dust, and light rain included. The patio stays open. So does the braai area, the veranda, and the balcony.
"I bought one of these last winter, and it changed the way we use the spaces in our house. I have just bought two more - one to use on the stoep to extend the outdoor season."
Warmth the Whole Family Can Enjoy.
No flame, no exposed element, no worry.
The automatic tip-over switch cuts power the moment the heater loses its footing. The housing cools quickly after use. And because there's no fan, nothing is circulating around the room - no dust, no allergens, no dry air. Safe for children and pets alike.
It also runs silently. No motor, no noise - it sits in the background of your evening without interrupting it.
"Hubby has had a stroke and this heater is fantastic - instant warmth without heating the entire room. It's also extremely safe for both him and my Yorkie."
The Heater People Call Their Best Purchase of the Year.
It may not be the cheapest heater on the market. But price and value aren't the same thing.
The people who hesitated longest on the price are often the ones who come back most enthusiastic - and often order a second one for another room.
At R3,999 - or from R333.25 per month - it's an investment worth making, a design that belongs in your home, and a heater you won't be replacing next winter. Backed by a 90-day risk-free money-back guarantee and a 2-year warranty. If it's not right for you, we'll make it right.
"I first bought one...and LOVED it!!! So I bought my mom and dad each one and then another 2... with a total of 8 heaters you can't go wrong!"
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