Stylish infrared heating panels from Herschel are made in the UK

• Herschel Comfort range is made in UK with German heating elements
• Infrared is an energy efficient, low-carbon heating technology
• Comfort range comes with a 10-year warranty

Herschel says its Comfort range of infrared heating panels is the “best performing” and “most eco-friendly on the market”.

Herschel is one of several companies that makes high-quality, highly efficient infrared panels and its latest range is sleek, inobtrusive in design, and offers a great way to heat your home in style.

The new Comfort range combines the best of British manufacturing with German heating technology that comes with a 10-year warranty.

The Comfort range is available in various colours and sizes to meet most home’s heating and decor requirements.

How does infrared heating work?

Infrared heating works differently from traditional heating systems.

Rather than heating the air in a room, the infrared panels heat objects and people directly with the same kind of radiant heat that you feel from hot things at a distance, like the Sun or an open fire.

Typically mounted on ceilings, walls or floors, the panels take just 3-5 mins to radiate heat at full power.

This makes them ideal for home offices, spare bedrooms and bathrooms, which don’t need to be heated all the time.

What are the benefits of infrared heating?

Infrared heating is more energy-efficient compared to convection heating, which circulates warm air.

Convection systems can be less energy efficient because they require more energy to warm and circulate the air throughout a space.

Infrared heating panels offer numerous advantages over traditional heating methods, including:

1. Energy efficiency: By heating objects directly, they reduce energy waste and lower heating bills.
2. Comfort: They provide uniform and consistent warmth without hot or cold spots.
3. Quiet operation: Radiant panels operate silently, which is ideal for quiet environments like bedrooms and offices.
4. Space-saving: Mounted on walls, ceilings, or floors, they free up valuable floor space.
5. Easy installation: Electric panels, in particular, are simple to install and don’t require ductwork.
6. Improved air quality: Since they don’t rely on forced air, they don’t circulate allergens or dust, making them suitable for people with respiratory concerns.
7. Zoning capabilities: They allow specific areas to be heated as needed, saving energy in unused spaces.

Radiant panels provide a long-lasting, efficient, and low-maintenance heating option, making them an attractive choice for modern heating.

For best results, they should be sited with minimal obstructions. Think of them as big invisible lights; you wouldn’t place a light behind a wardrobe and expect the best lighting in a room. Infrared panels are similar in that they need space to allow the heat to radiate effectively. 

Can you heat your entire home with infrared panels?

As the panels are relatively low-cost to buy and install, and highly-energy efficient to run, some homeowners are choosing them instead of traditional central heating systems, like new-build homeowner Sophie Arnold, featured in the video below:

Sophie wanted to build a house that was “as eco-friendly as we could. We weren’t going to go the full passive house route, but we wanted it to get as close as we possibly could to that.”

Sophie also installed Select XLS Mirror panels in her bathrooms, a dual purpose mirror heater: “The heaters are the mirrors, which give the most incredible heat off. You’ve got the added bonus of the mirrors don’t steam up. You can have the most fantastic shower and you come out to an absolutely clear mirror”, she says.

The final result is a beautifully built Scandi-style home that is fully heated by infrared panels that complement the interior design.

How much does the Herschel Comfort range cost?

Herschel’s product range includes 215W, 420W, 600W, 850W, 1050W, and 1200W units, ranging from 30 x 60cm for the smallest, to 60 x 160cm for the largest.

Prices range from £309 for the HC-215 (215W) to £839 for the biggest HC-1250 (1250W Long) mega unit. 

To give you a rough idea of how many you need, the smallest unit should be enough for a space between 3m2 and 5m2.

The biggest is enough for between 17m2 and 29m2.

The units are also lightweight, ranging from 4 kg for the smallest 215W unit, to 21kg for the largest unit.

If you are unsure how many heaters (and what size) you need, Herschel has a handy calculator to give you a rough idea.

For a more accurate quote, use our simple form and a trusted and professional infrared heating installer will be able to provide you with a quote.  

All units come with next-day delivery and are easy to install with a single bracket. Another added benefit is that these radiant heaters are effectively maintenance-free once installed. The surface paneling is powder-coated steel and typically takes less than 5 minutes from cold to get up to speed.

PIR sensor control

Another benefit of Herschel is its range of controllers and wired and wireless thermostats, including their own bespoke passive infrared sensor (PIR) that gives you complete control of when your heating comes on.

These kinds of sensors detect if someone is in the room, enabling them to override preset heating times to maximize comfort in a space.

Let’s say that you have your heating set to come on in the mornings and evenings, but happen to be on holiday. The PIR sensor will work with controllers and thermostats to turn the heating off when no-one is home.  

The opposite is true if you happen to pull an all-nighter out of the blue.

The PIR sensor will detect if someone is there, communicate with the thermostat, and give the room an added heat boost if needed. 

So, if you are looking for a cost-effective, efficient, and environmentally friendly way to boost the heat in your home, consider installing radiant panels like those supplied by Herschel.

Are Herschel infrared heating panels a good choice?

Having started business in 2008, Herschel has quickly become one of the most trusted brands in the infrared heating market, operating in the UK, the EU, Australia, New Zealand, Mexico and the US.

In 2023, the company opened a UK production facility in Bristol, where the Comfort range is manufactured.

All units meet the international IEC 60675 standard for radiant efficiency and are made from 100% recyclable materials, including 100% British steel.

Other added benefits include the ability to order units in bespoke colours to match most interior decoration needs.

Written by

Christopher McFadden Contributor

Christopher is an Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) specialist with extensive experience advising consumer and trade clients on energy efficiency and sustainability. With a Master's in Earth Sciences from Cardiff University, Christopher has attained professional energy and sustainability auditing qualifications and various postgraduate certificates and diplomas. He is a qualified and accredited Level 3 and Level 4 non-domestic and domestic energy assessor, a Green Deal assessor, and a Practitioner member of the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA). He also recently qualified as a level 5 Retrofit coordinator. In addition to his day job, Christopher has also honed his skills as a STEM writer for several well-known online publishers, sharing his knowledge and passion for science, engineering, and dinosaurs with millions of readers around the world.

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