Almost every house has a room like this. A room that never feels as warm and comfortable as the rest of the house. The thermometer shows the right temperature, the heating system works as it should, and yet that particular room feels colder than the rest of the house.
For some it's the bedroom. For others it's the bathroom, home office, basement or an extension. In many cases it's not a matter of the house lacking heat. The problem is instead that the room's conditions are different from the rest of the building.
Why is it almost always the same room?
Having worked with infrared heating since 2014, Infracenter has seen the same types of rooms come back time and time again. It is rarely the kitchen or living room. Instead, it is often bedrooms, bathrooms, basements, extensions or rooms above garages that are perceived as colder than the rest of the house.
What these spaces have in common is that they often have different conditions than other rooms. This can include cold exterior walls, floors touching the ground, greater heat loss, or the heat simply not being distributed as efficiently.
Rooms that often feel colder than the rest of the house
| Room | Common cause |
|---|---|
| Bedroom | Lower heat input |
| Bathroom | Cold tile floors |
| Cellar | Cold walls and floors |
| Home office | Sedentary work |
| Extension | Other construction |
| Room above garage | Colder floors |
It never gets really hot in there.
A common experience is that the temperature looks correct but the room still doesn't feel comfortable. Often the house's heating works exactly as it should. The problem is that some rooms require more energy to achieve the same comfort as the rest of the home.
The result is that the room feels cooler even though the thermometer shows the same temperature as the rest of the house.
The floor is cold – and then the whole room feels cold
The body doesn't just react to air temperature. The temperature of floors, walls, furniture and other surfaces also affects how a room is experienced.
When the floor feels cold, the entire room is often perceived as colder. This is one of the reasons why many people raise the temperature in the entire house without actually solving the problem. The air temperature rises, but comfort does not always change to the same extent.
Common reasons why a room feels cold
| Cause | How it affects the room |
|---|---|
| Cold exterior walls | Lower comfort |
| Cold draft from window | Pulling sensation |
| Floor to ground | Colder floors |
| Room above garage | Lower floor temperature |
| High humidity | Raw feeling |
| Uneven heat distribution | Colder room |
Why do some rooms get colder than others?
A house is rarely heated completely evenly. Differences in construction, insulation, window areas and placement affect how heat is distributed between different rooms.
Rooms above garages, extensions and rooms close to the ground often have different conditions than the rest of the building. Cold floors, cold walls and higher heat losses affect comfort more than many people think.
In many homes, there are therefore one or two rooms that never quite reach the same level of comfort as the rest of the house.
That's why infrared heating panels are often used in problem rooms
When a single room feels cold, it is rarely necessary to raise the temperature in the entire house. In many cases, it is more efficient to add heat where it is actually needed.
Infracenter's infrared heating panels are therefore often used in bedrooms, bathrooms, home offices, basements and other spaces where comfort differs from the rest of the home.
Unlike heating systems that primarily heat the air, infrared heat is absorbed by floors, walls, furniture and other surfaces in the room. When these surfaces maintain a more even temperature, the conditions for comfort change.
Perfect for bedrooms and bathrooms
Bedrooms and bathrooms are two of the most common rooms where infrared heating panels are installed.
In the bedroom, many people want a cool climate for good sleep without the room feeling cold or stuffy. In the bathroom, it is often cold tiled floors and cool surfaces that affect comfort the most.
In both cases, a correctly placed infrared heating panel can help create a more even and comfortable heat.
Completely white even when they are on
Many people still associate infrared heating with patio heaters that glow orange or red. Infracenter's infrared heating panels do not work that way.
The panels are completely white even when in operation and emit no visible light. The infrared heat is invisible and is only noticeable through the heat emitted into the room.
How much power is needed in a cold room?
When a room feels colder than the rest of the house, it is often because the heat supply is too low in relation to the room's conditions.
Example of dimensioning
| Living space | Recommended power |
|---|---|
| 10 m² | approx. 1,000 W |
| 15 m² | approx. 1,500 W |
| 20 m² | approx. 2,000 W |
| 25 m² | approx. 2,500 W |
| 30 m² | approx. 3,000 W |
Infracenter often calculates around 100 W/m² when dimensioning infrared heating panels. The reason is that we want to get the infrared waves down properly into floors, walls and other surfaces where comfort is created.
It is when these surfaces begin to store heat that the difference is felt. The floor feels more comfortable, cold zones are reduced and the temperature feels more even throughout the room.
The table shows installed power. This does not mean that the panels operate at full power all the time. When the desired temperature is reached, the thermostat automatically regulates the heat according to the building's current needs.
That's why many people choose Infracenter
Since 2014, Infracenter has worked with infrared heating and today delivers several thousand infrared heating panels each year to homes, offices, yoga studios and commercial properties.
Our infrared heating panels are developed for permanent indoor heating and combine a long lifespan, up to a 10-year factory warranty and a discreet design that suits both homes and workplaces.
Why customers choose Infracenter's infrared heating panels
| Infrastructure center | Customer benefit |
|---|---|
| Own products | Developed based on extensive experience |
| Up to 10 years factory warranty | Extra security |
| Approximately 70,000 hours of lifespan | Long usage time |
| Specialists since 2014 | Deep knowledge of infrared heating |
| Several thousand panels per year | Proven solutions |
Frequently asked questions
Which room is most commonly heated with an infrared heating panel?
Bedrooms and bathrooms are two of the most common rooms where infrared heating panels are installed.
Can an infrared heating panel be used together with existing heating?
Yes. Many people use infrared heating panels as a supplement to improve the comfort of a specific room.
Do the panels light up when they are on?
No. Infracenter's infrared heating panels are completely white even when in operation and emit no visible light.
Can infrared heating panels be used as the only heat source?
Yes. With the right dimensioning and placement, they can be used both as main heating and as supplementary heating.
Summary
Almost every house has one room that feels colder than the rest. Often it's not a matter of the house needing more heat, but rather how the heat is distributed and how the room's surfaces affect comfort.
With the correct dimensioning and placement of infrared heating panels, comfort can be improved without the need to raise the temperature throughout the house.