Comfortable foot heater and cold-proof desk environment for winter

As the seasons change from fall to winter, the first thing people face when working from home or working at a desk is cold feet. No matter how strong the air conditioner in your room is, warm air will accumulate near the ceiling and cold air will stagnate on the floor. As a result, the worst possible imbalance occurs, where ``your face and head are flushed and dazed, but your feet and thighs are cold like ice’’, which significantly reduces your concentration and work efficiency. The password for creating an ideal work environment is “cold head, warm feet.” This time, we will thoroughly examine the performance of cold weather gear that can pinpoint warm your feet without raising your electricity bill.

A thorough comparison of the 3 major foot heaters: panel type vs hot air fan type vs top plate back magnetic type

1. Foldable panel heater (far infrared) ➔ [Most recommended] A type that surrounds the area below the knees with 3 to 5 panels and gently warms up with far-infrared radiant heat. It is ``completely silent’’ with no operating noise, and since there is no wind, it does not blow dust and prevents your eyes from drying out. By covering it with a blanket, you can create your own super mini kotatsu under your desk while reducing power consumption.
2. Small ceramic fan heater ➔ [Emphasis on instant heating, but high cost] It blows out warm air the moment you turn it on, instantly warming up even the coldest room in the morning. However, the drawbacks are that the hot air dries your skin and throat, that the operating noise (fan noise) can easily be heard by the microphone during a web conference, and that the power consumption is high at 600W to 1200W, which can cause your electricity bill to skyrocket.
3. Flat heater fixed with magnet on the back of the top plate ➔ [Clean appearance and space saving] A thin heater that is attached magnetically to the back of a steel desk top and warms the thighs and knees from above. Ideal for those who don’t want to leave things on the floor or for minimalists who want their robot vacuum cleaners such as Roomba to run smoothly.

Electricity bill simulation: Running cost when operating 8 hours a day

Comparison of electricity costs when operating 8 hours a day and 20 days a month when calculated using the standard unit price of electricity (31 yen/kWh):

• Panel heater (approximately 180W): Approximately 44 yen per day ➔ Approximately 880 yen per month
• Backside heater (approx. 90W): Approximately 22 yen per day ➔ Approximately 440 yen per month
• Ceramic fan heater (approximately 1000W): Approximately 248 yen per day ➔ Approximately 4,960 yen per month By using a panel heater or a heater behind the top plate, you can lower the air conditioner temperature setting for the entire room by 2 to 3 degrees, which can significantly reduce your total utility costs.

Safety measures: The necessity of a timer to prevent forgetting to turn it off and a tip-over OFF switch

When choosing an under-desk heater, be sure to check for safety features. Choosing a model that has a built-in automatic power off in the event of a fall'' function as well as a 3-4 hour automatic shut-off timer’’ that prevents you from forgetting to turn it off when leaving work or during your lunch break is an absolute prerequisite for preventing fire accidents and allowing you to immerse yourself in winter work with peace of mind.