Infrared heating in an apartment is the most accessible and effective way to make the switch to gas-free living independently. Living in an apartment presents specific challenges when you want to make your home more sustainable. Many complexes still use outdated, expensive central heating systems or individual gas boilers, while the installation of a heat pump often faces a veto from the Homeowners' Association (VvE) due to noise pollution or aesthetic objections to the facade. At Warmteshop, we offer apartment residents a smart, autonomous, and VvE-friendly alternative that does not take up valuable space.
Heating an apartment without gas: The benefits of infrared
The biggest obstacle for heat pumps in multi-story buildings is the lack of outdoor space for an outdoor unit. Balconies are often too small, and drilling into the exterior facade is usually strictly prohibited by the Owners' Association. Infrared panels solve this problem immediately. It is a completely indoor system that requires only an electrical connection. As a result, you are no longer dependent on central government decisions or rising gas prices for your heating, but manage your comfort entirely independently from behind your own front door.
- No outdoor unit needed: No noise nuisance on the balcony and no aesthetic modifications to the exterior facade of the complex.
- Optimal space saving: In compact apartments, every square meter counts. By mounting panels to the ceiling, you retain all wall space for furniture.
- Fast, local heat: Because apartments are often enclosed by neighbors on multiple sides (and thus benefit from passive heat), infrared often only needs to switch on for a very short time for optimal comfort.
Smart zone heating at high service costs
Many residents of apartments with central block heating or district heating complain about the opaque and high service charges. After all, you contribute to the heat loss in the collective transport pipes of the entire building. With an infrared heating system in your apartment, you only pay for what you actually consume yourself. Thanks to the room-controlled thermostats, you heat the bedroom or bathroom only when you are there. This results in an immediate reduction in your monthly energy costs and transparent consumption.
Aesthetic integration and plug-and-play installation
In modern apartments, a sleek finish is desired. Our range offers slim, white metal panels that blend seamlessly into a white ceiling, as well as multifunctional solutions. Consider an infrared mirror panel in the bathroom or hallway, or an elegant glass panel in the living room. Installation is extremely simple and does not require routing floors or laying thick central heating pipes. This also makes infrared technology ideally suited for renovation projects or modernizing older apartments.
Why choose Warmteshop? Specialist in Infrared
Since 2006, Warmteshop has been the leading expert in the Benelux in the field of infrared heating. We understand the specific technical and legal frameworks of living in an apartment complex. Our advisors are happy to assist you in performing an exact transmission calculation that takes into account your neighbors' heat output, ensuring you never purchase overcapacity.
Would you like to discover how unobtrusive and powerful our panels are? Then visit one of our 30+ showrooms in the Netherlands and Belgium, such as in Antwerp, Ghent, Brussels, or Culemborg. We would be happy to demonstrate the various space-saving options to you. For extra assurance regarding our service and quality, you can read reviews from other apartment residents on Trustprofile.
Explore more specific infrared applications
Are you curious about the costs, or would you like to compare the panels with systems for other projects? Then also take a look at these pages:
- Would you like an exact indication of the monthly running costs? View infrared heating costs.
- Are you extensively renovating your apartment? Read about infrared heating renovation.
- Are you looking for panels that can be controlled directly via an app on your phone? Discover the infrared panels with Wi-Fi.
- For a complete overview of our ambiance solutions, go to the main collection: ambient fireplace.