I've been using the Ballu Mica Infrared Heater for a month now, and it's completely changed how I experience winter. The first thing that struck me was how quickly it warms up my home office - within 10 minutes of turning it on, I can actually take off my sweater!
What I love most is the app control. Last week, I turned it on from my car while coming home from work, and walked into a perfectly warm living room. The temperature stays consistent too - no more waking up to a freezing bedroom at 3 AM.
My cat has claimed the spot right in front of it as her personal sunbathing area. I often find her sprawled out there, purring contentedly. The heater stays cool to the touch on the sides, so I don't worry about her safety.
The only minor issue I've noticed is that in my large master bedroom (about 300 sq ft), it takes about 30 minutes to fully warm up the space. But once it reaches the set temperature, it maintains it perfectly through the night.
After comparing my energy bills, I'm seeing about a 25% reduction in heating costs compared to last winter. The programmable thermostat and efficient infrared heating really make a difference.