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Buying Welltherm infrared panels: the complete buying guide

24 February 2026 · Welltherm Netherlands / HeatXL

Coloured Welltherm infrared panels on the wall above a seating area

Buying Welltherm infrared panels begins with a clear question: what warmth do you want to add to your home or workspace? A comfortable desk, warm bathroom or plan for a complete living room involves different choices. With the right panel version, capacity and controls, you buy a solution matching usage.

This buying guide takes you from initial exploration to a complete proposal. Read which versions are available, how to have output determined and which components may be needed alongside the panel. We also discuss consumption, mounting and service. You can then buy Welltherm heating panels with insight into the complete system, supported by HeatXL as the Benelux distributor.

What helps you make a good choice

First determine whether you want personal supplementary heating, room heating or a complete home plan.
Compare versions by output, dimensions, mounting and finish.
Include the suitable thermostat, receiver and any mounting accessories in your enquiry.
Assess energy costs using your own usage and tariffs without fixed savings promises.
View prices and ordering options through infraroodpaneel.nl or request a personal proposal for your complete heating plan.

Why buy Welltherm infrared heating?

Infrared panels enable room-by-room electric heating. A heated panel emits radiant warmth towards people and surfaces in front of it. Heated surfaces then transfer warmth to their surroundings. The room’s air therefore also becomes warmer. How pleasant the warmth feels depends on factors including positioning, baseline temperature and heat losses.

Choosing panels may arise from wanting extra comfort, independent room controls or heating incorporated into the interior. Not every application needs an immediate transition for the whole home. You can begin with a properly assessed room and develop a larger plan from there. Technical requirements remain important at every step.

Distinguishing supplementary and primary heating

Personal supplementary heating focuses on a specific position, such as a desk footwell where general room heating already provides the baseline. The supplementary product then need not compensate for the room’s entire heat loss. A dedicated desk solution is therefore assessed using different characteristics from a system for a complete living room.

Primary heating needs sufficient capacity to keep the room warm under selected conditions. We consider construction, insulation, ventilation and desired temperature. We also assess whether warmth can be distributed effectively across occupied areas. Selecting a product solely by appearance is insufficient for this objective.

Therefore, state which existing heating continues operating in your enquiry. This prevents a supplementary-warmth proposal being read as a complete replacement design. With renovation plans, the sequence of insulation and installation also matters. Improvements to the building envelope can change required heating capacity.

Combining comfort and use of space

A panel can have a fixed wall or ceiling position provided the version is suitable. With a suitable stand, freestanding applications are also possible for certain combinations. Selection influences appearance, movement space, accessibility of controls and cable positions. Therefore, consider the room as a whole.

A permitted ceiling solution may interest a home with limited free wall space. A heated mirror may suit if you want to combine a visible function. A photo or colour version can instead become an interior feature. We always begin with technical suitability and seek an appearance you like within it.

A considered choice for electric heating

An electric panel needs no gas pipe to operate at its position of use. That does not make product selection a complete answer to all home energy questions. Domestic hot water, cooking and other provisions must be assessed separately if you want to move completely away from gas. Electrical installation capacity also belongs in that plan.

A low purchase price alone also reveals little about running costs. A panel may need to heat for extended periods in a room with large heat losses. Therefore, compare investment and expected usage together. If an efficient existing installation supplies the baseline, additional electric warmth is not automatically cheaper. The intended application determines the assessment.

White Welltherm wall panel in a high-ceilinged living room with large windows — A wall panel is selected according to both layout and room heating demand.

Which Welltherm panels suit your interior?

When buying Welltherm infrared panels, select the finish within a version matching your room and mounting requirements.

Our collection includes different product families with their own dimensions, outputs and finishes. Explore possibilities in the overview of Welltherm infrared panels, then select the exact variant. Always compare the product code and technical details. A range name is not yet a complete ordering description.

Metal panels: discreet and versatile

A metal version can suit a light wall or clear ceiling arrangement. Alongside white, the collection includes additional colour and finish options. Check which choices belong with the desired range and capacity. Possibilities differ by product family; not every colour or version is available in every size.

Our metal PB range carries the EIHA quality label for infrared heating. This quality feature is linked to that range. In your enquiry, we can consider the relevant information alongside the selected variant. Suitable mounting, controls and operating surroundings remain important even for a panel with a quality label.

Glass, mirrors and personal finishes

Glass versions offer a different appearance from a metal front. Consider bright white glass, a matt finish or a heated mirror. If seeking a colour accent, discuss suitable colour-version possibilities. Your choice relates to desired dimensions, positioning and the rest of the interior.

Mirror heating combines heating with a mirror surface. Whether the chosen model has sufficient capacity for the entire room is a separate question. An attractive mirror correctly positioned may offer insufficient output for complete bathroom heating. Combining it with another heating provision sometimes matches requirements better.

A photo panel makes a personal image part of the heating product. We use the intended version for this; applying stickers or coverings to an ordinary panel yourself is not a comparable solution. The image must suit the selected size, and you need the required usage rights. Discuss the image file and cropping before specifying the version.

Bathrooms and workstations require specific choices

Suitable product ranges and accessories exist for bathroom use. A towel rail must belong to the version and be used according to instructions. The electrical situation, protection rating and mounting position also need assessment. The bathroom heating page presents possibilities as a starting point for your enquiry.

At a workstation, first determine whether you need personal warmth or room heating. Our desk heating has its own application and mounting method. Hanging a large wall panel under a desk simply because it fits is not good product selection. See the guide to the Welltherm infrared panel under a desk for this.

For larger workspaces, shops and business applications, we make a plan considering the building, usage and occupancy together. Height and workstation layout can affect the appropriate product range. A proposal for a normal home study cannot simply be applied to a tall hall. Therefore, state the building type and desired occupied areas.

Image panel with a colourful motif above a kitchen dining area — An image panel can occupy a position in the dining area. Its heating function is assessed separately. Explore the options →

Assessing output and consumption before buying

Output describes the maximum electrical energy the product uses per unit of time while heating. The required output for a room depends on heating requirements. Daily operating duration then contributes to consumption. These three details are connected, but do not mean the same thing.

Which room details do we need?

Send the room’s length, width and height. Include external-wall, window, roof and floor information. Knowing the insulation installed helps assessment. Also state whether the room borders heated spaces or, for example, a cold garage. A photograph and floor plan help understand available panel positions.

Then describe usage: are you there for several hours daily, all day or only occasionally? What temperature do you want, and which existing heating remains? For a room regularly cooling completely, warm-up behaviour matters in the plan. A continuous-use design may therefore differ from occasional supplementary heating.

A fixed rule of thumb per square metre does not sufficiently accommodate these differences. At most, it provides an initial indication when assumptions are clear. For a specific purchase, you want to know why particular capacity was selected. Therefore, request an explanation of assumptions rather than merely a panel list.

Calculating electricity costs understandably

For a simple calculation, multiply output in kilowatts by actual heating hours. A 600-watt panel heating uninterrupted for three hours uses 1.8 kWh. Multiply that result by your own electricity tariff to determine corresponding costs. This is a calculation example, not an expectation for your room.

Read our explanation of Welltherm infrared heating consumption for more examples. When transitioning, compare the complete situation, including existing heating costs. Considering gas consumption alone while excluding additional electricity does not produce a fair result.

A thermostat may switch the panel off intermittently during an active programme. Five hours of occupancy therefore need not mean five hours of maximum heating. In a cold or poorly insulated room, operating time may instead be longer. Measuring after installation helps assess actual use and adjust settings specifically.

Including solar panels without promising too much

Your own solar electricity can form part of an energy plan. However, generation and the times you need warmth do not always coincide. Cold winter days and evenings can bring considerable demand while little electricity is generated. Solar panels therefore do not automatically make heating hours cost-free.

Use actual energy data and your contract conditions to assess the combination. Smart controls can help organise use, but must also support desired comfort and safe operation. Heating an unused room additionally just because solar electricity is available at that moment has little purpose.

Including mounting and controls in your purchase

A complete heating proposal includes more than the panel’s front. Fixings, connections and controls must also be correct. Ask beforehand which components are supplied and which are needed separately. This makes quotations more comparable and prevents having to find an important component after delivery.

Wall, ceiling or freestanding?

For wall mounting, we assess available positioning, load-bearing capacity and possible obstructions such as furniture and curtains. For ceiling mounting, the selected version must be suitable and the fixings must match the structure. Ceiling mounting of the WS, SP and TA glass ranges requires prescribed glass fixing clips: set 14170 for round glass heaters and set 14171 for rectangular glass heaters. Follow the selected model’s mounting manual. Use documentation for the exact product range and prescribed components for this.

Recess frames and suspended-ceiling solutions likewise require the correct combination. A panel approximately matching a ceiling tile’s dimensions cannot automatically be laid loosely into the grid. Load-bearing capacity, securing arrangements, clearances and connections must be developed. For a ceiling plan, also read the guide to mounting a Welltherm panel on the ceiling.

A freestanding application is suitable only with an appropriate base and permitted panel combination. Fixed feet and a wheeled base are different solutions. Assess required floor space, movement routes and the cable. A stand is not universal permission to place every glass or metal version anywhere.

Thermostat and receiver as part of the system

For room heating, select suitable temperature controls. The thermostat, receiver and panel must be mutually compatible. Desired functions may include time programmes, room-by-room operation and, with suitable systems, remote operation. Not every product contains these functions. Therefore, establish what you want to control.

The precon plug system helps make connections between compatible Welltherm components straightforward. The selected combination remains the guiding reference. A connector alone does not prove an arbitrary receiver has sufficient capacity or suitability. We therefore specify actual components and their roles in the proposal so installer and user envisage the same combination.

Thermostat positioning affects readings. Beside a heat source, in sunlight or on a draughty wall, it may provide a distorted picture. Discuss the measurement location together with panel positioning. Controls matching usage begin with a suitable installation and are then configured with a clear programme.

Having the electrical installation assessed

With several panels, simultaneous output counts when assessing the electrical installation. Other appliances on the same circuit also matter. Have a professional determine whether the existing connection is suitable and which alterations may be needed. An accessible socket alone reveals insufficient information about a complete heating project.

Use an appropriate professional for fixed connections and installation alterations. A bathroom adds requirements for that environment. Your quotation must clarify which products are supplied and what belongs to installation. You can then plan costs and implementation before finalising your choice.

White thermostat with a rotary control beside a living room seating area — Controls and panel positioning together form a heating plan.

From product selection to a complete Welltherm quotation

When buying one Welltherm infrared panel, also state whether it provides supplementary warmth or the complete heating function.

Our online Welltherm product catalogue lets you explore the range and variants. For prices and online ordering, go to Visit the infraroodpaneel.nl webshop ↗ (Opens in a new tab). Request a quotation from us for a complete combination of panels, controls and accessories. Our explanation of comparing a Welltherm panel quotation helps assess products, components and work against the same assumptions.

What to include in your enquiry

The application and objective: supplementary heating, primary heating or a larger renovation plan.
Dimensions, photographs or a floor plan and available insulation details.
Existing heating provision and desired usage times.
Your preference for glass, metal, mirrors, colour or images.
The desired mounting location and any electrical connection questions.
The operation you seek and, if already selected, the relevant product codes.

If you lack some details, state what you do know and where you need advice. A clear initial description is more useful than an arbitrary collection of shopping-basket products. Photographs often immediately reveal whether proposed wall space is genuinely unobstructed. The proposal can then be refined when missing details become available.

Buying a Welltherm heating plate

When buying a Welltherm heating plate, compare proposals using one overview with the same room details and heating objective. Record which assumptions each proposal uses and which details still need checking. This keeps visible why a particular capacity or mounting arrangement is advised.

If quantities or outputs differ, first ask why. Is one proposal for supplementary warmth and the other for primary heating? Do they reach the same occupied areas and include the same control components? This explanation makes price differences more understandable than comparing the amount per panel alone.

Then compare product components and work separately. Record which mounting checks, electrical assessments and any personal finish remain open. Return missing information with the quotation enquiry so the proposal can be refined. The price is provided for the confirmed configuration; you compare specific solutions based on the same room and function.

Buying a Welltherm infrared heating panel: check your proposal

Check that selected products are identified by product code, output and version. Verify quantities and included controls and mounting accessories. Clarify which work is organised separately. For personal finishes, also establish how colour or image selection is recorded before production or delivery is agreed.

Discuss price, availability and lead time for the specific combination. A catalogue with many variants does not mean every special version is immediately available from stock. Compare proposals using the same assumptions. A panel-only price cannot be compared without additions with a proposal also including controls and mounting components.

Quality, warranty and support

Welltherm develops and manufactures in Lüdenscheid, Germany. HeatXL supports applications and service in the Benelux. The relevant infrared panels have a five-year manufacturer’s warranty under the warranty conditions. Accessories and controls may have different conditions. If uncertain, ask which coverage applies to your selected products.

Keep purchase information, product details and installation manuals. This helps when checking a setting, planning expansion or seeking support later. Further information appears on our warranty page. Appropriate use and mounting according to documentation remain part of a reliable application.

If you first want to see versions, discuss a suitable dealer or showroom opportunity. Check beforehand which products are present at that location. A conversation about material, dimensions and positioning can make preferences specific. The proposal can then be coordinated with your own home or workspace.

Buying Welltherm heating panels with a clear plan

A good purchase begins with your room and ends with a complete combination of panel, mounting and controls. First select the application, have capacity assessed, then find the version matching your interior. Include investment and running costs together so the proposal aligns with your expectations.

Would you like these decisions developed for your situation? Request a Welltherm quotation with room details and preferences. We help compare possibilities and assemble required components. Product selection becomes a usable heating plan.

Frequently asked questions about buying Welltherm infrared panels

How many panels do I need for my living room?

This depends on heat loss, output per panel and layout. Floor area alone does not determine quantity. Provide height, insulation, windows and usage so capacity and distribution can be assessed together. Supplementary or primary heating objectives make a difference.

Is Welltherm infrared heating cheaper than gas?

There is no general guarantee of lower running costs. Compare your current installation, tariffs, heating requirements and usage. A targeted supplementary application differs from complete replacement. Include additional electricity and any installation alterations.

Can I pay for the panels online?

Yes, available Welltherm products can be ordered through Visit the infraroodpaneel.nl webshop ↗ (Opens in a new tab). On this website, you compare versions and request advice or a quotation. You choose between an online purchase and a personal proposal for your complete heating plan.

Is a thermostat always included?

This depends on the product version and proposal. Check which controls are included and which components are needed separately. A panel with a particular connection does not automatically contain every desired operating function. Have panel, receiver and thermostat documented as a combination.

Can I install a panel myself?

Follow the manual and have a professional perform work requiring expertise. The mounting substrate, fixings and electrical situation must be suitable. Fixed connections, installation alterations and bathroom positioning require additional assessment. A suitable size alone is insufficient.

Are the panels safe for children?

The surface becomes warm and may become hot depending on the model. Select an appropriate mounting location and respect requirements. Prevent unwanted contact and covering. Assess situations with children or vulnerable users beforehand; a quality marking does not replace that practical consideration.

Can a photo panel be returned if I want a different image?

Discuss the personal version and applicable conditions before agreeing. Made-to-measure or personalised products may have different arrangements from standard products. Have the chosen image, crop and version clearly documented beforehand and check the proposal carefully.

Can I place a panel anywhere in the bathroom?

No. The version, protection rating, electrical connection and bathroom layout determine suitable positioning. Have applicable requirements and zones assessed. Only then select the product and mounting position. A mirror or bathroom description does not mean all positions are permitted.

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