Why infrared works in older homes

A traditional central heating system attempts to heat the entire air mass. Warm air rises and can easily escape through cracks and windows. Infrared works differently. This heat penetrates walls, floors, furniture, and the body. This maintains the perceived temperature high even at lower air temperatures. This makes infrared particularly suitable in situations where convective heat is lost, such as in 1930s homes, sheds, or attics.

Many users combine infrared heating in living spaces, such as living rooms and bedrooms , and infrared heating in their home offices . This way, you only heat the areas where you are actually present.

The right capacity in a less well insulated home

Well-insulated homes often require fifty to seventy watts per square meter. For older homes, we usually recommend eighty to one hundred watts per square meter. This ensures the radiant heat remains powerful and constant. A living room of twenty to thirty square meters often calls for a model in the 1000-watt or 1500-watt infrared panel category. For compact spaces or workspaces, a desk infrared panel works effectively and precisely.

Optimal placement for maximum returns

The position of the panel plays a major role in efficiency. The ceiling is often the most efficient location because the radiation fills the room broadly and evenly. You can find inspiration for ceiling infrared panels here . In seating areas or bedrooms, a wall-mounted infrared panel works well because the heat is directed directly at the area of ​​your body. For damp rooms, choose infrared in the infrared bathroom heating category .

How to keep costs low

In an older home, zone heating and smart control achieve the best efficiency. This means you only heat where you're actually present. A thermostat from the infrared panel , or smart control via infrared panels with Wi-Fi and an app, prevents unnecessary energy consumption. Dimmable models, such as infrared panels with a dimmer, also offer complete control over the intensity.

User experiences

Warmteshop has been managing projects in the Netherlands and Belgium since 2006. Many customers with older homes initially opt for a single room and then expand once they have experienced the comfort. Thanks to three warehouses and more than five thousand panels in stock, we deliver quickly within the Benelux. You can find reviews via Trustprofile Warmteshop reviews.

Experience it yourself in the showroom

You can test the heating experience for yourself in our 30+ showrooms in locations including Antwerp, Ghent, Hasselt, Kortrijk, Brussels, Turnhout, and Culemborg. Our advisors will calculate the ideal wattage and installation for your home for free. Visit the location page via Warmteshop showrooms.

Conclusion

Yes, infrared heating works excellently in poorly insulated homes, provided the correct power output and placement are chosen. With targeted zone heating, smart use of thermostats, and personal adjustments, a comfortable, energy-efficient solution is created without major renovations. Explore the full range via infrared panels or visit a showroom for personal advice and a tailored heating plan.