Infrared heating for workshops & garages - TANSUN heating solutions
Efficient workshop heating without preheating: TANSUN infrared heaters provide instant heat for auto repair shops, hobby workshops, garages, and industrial facilities. As the sole distributor for Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, we guarantee 40 years of TANSUN expertise and British premium quality.
Which heater is right for a workshop? - The expert guide
How do I calculate the right heating output for my workshop?
Important: With infrared heaters, it is not necessary to heat the entire hall area. Heating output is based on the actual work area, not the size of the room.
| Application area |
Output per m² of work area |
Example |
TANSUN recommendation |
| Coldest winter days |
0.2 kW per m² |
10m² workstation = 2kW |
Apollo 2kW |
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Transitional season (autumn/spring) |
0.1–0.15 kW per m² |
10m² workstation = 1–1.5kW |
Apollo 2kW with dimmer |
| Large hall, local heating |
0.2 kW per m² of work area |
15m² in a 100m² hall = 3kW |
Apollo Double 3kW |
Advantage of zone heating: With a 2kW TANSUN heater, you can efficiently heat a 10m² workstation in a 100m² hall without having to heat the entire hall.
Which infrared heater is right for each workshop application?
| Application area |
Typical work area |
Required power |
TANSUN solution |
Starting price |
| Hobby workshop |
5–10m² work area |
1-2 kW |
Apollo 2kW with dimmer |
€639 |
| Auto repair workstation |
10–15m² around the vehicle |
2-3 kW |
Apollo Double 3kW |
€845 |
| Industrial workshop zone |
15–20m² production area |
3-4 kW |
Spotter 2 x 1.5kW |
€985 |
| Multiple workstations |
20m²+ distributed areas |
4-6 kW |
Combination of several units |
From €1,200 |
Why choose infrared heating instead of gas heating for the workshop?
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Zone heating possible - Heat only work areas, not the entire hall
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Instant heat without preheating - Heat in seconds, not minutes
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No gas connections required - Easy installation with an electrical connection
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CO2-neutral with green electricity - More environmentally friendly than gas, which loses 20–40% of energy
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Maintenance-free - No annual gas boiler inspections
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Targeted heat - Heats surfaces and people, not the air
Is infrared heating suitable for a garage?
Yes, infrared heating is ideal for garages! TANSUN infrared heaters also work with poor insulation and frequent door opening. Shortwave technology heats people and objects directly without needing to warm the air in the room. Particularly efficient for occasional use.
TANSUN infrared heating for workshops – Our top recommendations
For small work areas: Apollo 2 kW Bundle
€639
Ideal for: 5–10 m² work area in hobby workshops and small garages
Benefits: Dimmer function for transitional seasons, easy installation, ready for immediate use
For medium-sized work areas: Apollo Double 3 kW
€845
Ideal for: 10–15 m² work area in auto repair shops and metalworking facilities
Benefits: Double heating output, even heat distribution, professional solution
For large work areas: Spotter 2 x 1.5 kW
€985
Ideal for: 15–20 m² work area in large workshops and industrial halls
Benefits: Long range, flexible positioning, suitable for industrial use
Infrared heating applications in workshops & garages
Auto repair shops
Example: 3 kW for a 15 m² work area around the vehicle in an 80 m² workshop. Instant heat during repairs, no drafts from hall doors, energy-efficient with irregular use.
Hobby workshops
Example: 2 kW for a 10 m² workstation in a 40 m² garage. Fast heating for weekend projects, no need to heat the entire garage continuously, easy operation with a dimmer.
Industrial workshops
Example: 4 kW for a 20 m² production area in a 200 m² hall. Zone heating for specific workstations, maintenance-free, no gas connections required, ready for immediate use.
Repair workshops
Example: 2x 2 kW for two 10 m² work areas in a 120 m² hall. Precise heat without air movement, protects sensitive components, flexible positioning possible.
Energy efficiency: Why infrared zone heating is more economical
Practical example: 100 m² workshop with a 15 m² work area
| Heating type |
Area to be heated |
Required power |
Electricity costs/hour* |
Heating time |
| TANSUN infrared heating |
15 m² (work area only) |
3 kW |
€0,90 |
Immediately |
| Conventional hall heating |
100 m² (entire hall) |
15-20kW |
€4.50–€6.00 |
30–60 minutes |
*At an electricity price of €0.30/kWh
Savings: Up to 80% lower energy consumption by heating only the required work area. During transitional seasons, the dimmer function can provide an additional 30–50% in savings.
