Going gas-free requires a plan for space heating and other gas uses, such as hot water and cooking. Infrared panels may be part of that plan but are not automatically cheaper than a heat pump. Compare comfort, installation, consumption and maintenance for your home.
Key considerations
Assess room heat loss and use. Have electrical capacity checked and compare complete quotations. Do not assume fixed panel counts, universal wattages or free solar electricity. Check current rules and support for your situation.
Preparing the transition
Going gas-free is not an identical general obligation applying since 2026 to every existing home in the Netherlands and Belgium. Check relevant local and national requirements. Assess insulation, ventilation, draughtproofing and existing emitters. Water-based heating is not inherently outdated or unsuitable for gas-free operation. A heat pump or another source may connect under appropriate conditions.
How infrared contributes to comfort
Panels radiate towards people and surfaces and transfer convection heat to air. Obstructions and placement determine which areas receive comfort. The technology removes neither heat loss, thermal bridges nor moisture sources. There is no universal equivalence between 18 degrees with infrared and 21 with central heating. Electrical conversion efficiency differs from radiant fraction and guaranteed savings. Ventilation remains necessary, and space heating does not treat medical conditions.
Compare total costs
Compare equipment, mounting, electrical upgrades, controls, consumption, maintenance and replacement over the same period. Heat pumps move heat and may deliver more heat per kWh of electricity than direct electric heating. Use actual quotations and expected performance rather than generic installation prices or service savings. Other systems can also provide zoning. Solar generation does not cover every heating moment; electricity costs do not automatically fall to zero.
Steps towards a suitable system
Assess the envelope, ventilation and demand first. Define main or supplementary heating and compare alternatives or combinations. Design room output, panel placement, coverage and controls. Check supports, clearances and electrics including simultaneous cooking, vehicle charging and other loads. Address hot water and remaining gas uses separately. Agree scope, operation and maintenance, then test operation and protective devices at commissioning.
Our support
We help private and business end users, installers and wholesalers with product information and quotations. Share photos, a floor plan, insulation details and existing-system information. We compare suitable wall, ceiling, mirror and picture panels where appropriate. Mounting and origin differ by model; we do not promise universal European manufacture, lifespan or market leadership. Request documents, warranty and installation requirements for the exact version.
Making an informed decision
Compare expected consumption and comfort with the existing situation and check results after commissioning. Electric heating guarantees neither carbon neutrality, fixed payback, lower bills nor higher property value. Low maintenance does not mean connections, controls and panels never require checks. Gas supply can end only when all gas uses have been replaced and contractual and technical arrangements completed.
Frequently asked questions
How many panels are needed? Heat loss, permitted placement and comfort zones determine this, not floor area alone. Is a three-phase 25 A supply always necessary or sufficient? Have the supply and total simultaneous demand assessed. What about poorly insulated homes? Targeted supplementary heating may be considered, but high heat demand remains. Can subsidies be assumed? Check current product and project conditions with the administrator and include nothing unconfirmed. Request a quotation for a home-specific plan.