Infrared panels for your home or project
We help select output, design and controls from the space and use. No fixed saving applies to every application, and not every panel suits every room. Compare specifications and current prices.
Compare infrared panels
Alkari ALK-NG-600 infrared panel 600 watts
Available from stock
Ecaros white glass infrared panel 400 watts
Available from stock
Ecaros glass infrared towel-drying panel 660 watts
Available from stock
What are infrared panels?
Electric panels radiate towards people and surfaces and also transfer convection heat to air. Radiant share, surface temperature and response vary by model. A thin or hot front does not prove low consumption.
Radiant warmth in practice
Position, distance and obstacles determine comfort coverage. Panels do not automatically provide equal warmth everywhere or eliminate air movement and heat loss.
Compare other heating
Radiators emit radiation and convection too. Resistance heaters and heat pumps perform differently: heat pumps may deliver more heat per kWh. Compare main and supplementary heating under equivalent conditions.
Fixed and portable designs
Check exact-model mounting approval. Wall panels do not automatically suit ceilings; portability requires approved stands, stability and safe cables. Bathrooms need additional product and installation assessment.
| Design | What should be checked? |
|---|---|
| Wall | Support, clearances and target zone |
| Ceiling | Approval, fixings and height |
| Portable | Stand, stability and free space |
Options and considerations
Metal, glass, mirror, coloured and picture panels offer different finishes. Lighting and extras depend on the model. Calculate output from heat loss rather than fixed room wattages. CE marking is not an independent quality award; request declarations and available model-specific test reports.
| Topic | Practical assessment |
|---|---|
| Costs | Purchase, mounting, controls, energy, maintenance and replacement |
| Solar electricity | Available only when generation and demand coincide |
| Indoor conditions | Ventilation, cleaning and moisture control remain necessary |
| Maintenance | Follow cleaning and inspections; low maintenance is not maintenance-free |
Panels do not treat allergies or breathing conditions or guarantee improved air quality or dust-free rooms. Overall emissions depend on generation, manufacture and use. No fixed gas saving or investment return applies.
How does thermostat control work?
Suitable controls may match temperatures and operating hours. Check loads, receivers, sensors and supported functions. Wi-Fi, adaptive start and energy metering are not standard on every appliance.
Assess radiation and convection
Compare actual models’ heat delivery and available measurements. Conversion to heat, radiant fraction and savings are distinct quantities.
Warm-up and temperature
Follow manufacturer data and conditions. No fixed temperature or minutes apply to every brand. Surfaces may be hot even with room thermostats.
Coverage and placement
There is no universal three-metre range. Assess position, obstructions and exposure from the manual and heating plan. Have fixed wiring and protection completed competently.
| Choice | Information required |
|---|---|
| Output | Heat loss, use and available position |
| Safety | Model requirements, hot surfaces and electrics |
| Support | We advise private and business end users, installers and wholesalers using photos or floor plans. |