Why care homes are switching from wet systems to infrared

PowerBoard ceiling panels solve all three. Long-wave infrared warms residents and surfaces directly – like sitting in a sunbeam – without ever moving the air. There are no exposed hot surfaces, no fans, no ductwork to harbour bacteria, and each bedroom or lounge has its own thermostat so warmer rooms can sit at 24°C while corridors run cooler.

For care providers the benefits are operational as much as clinical: no annual gas safety on a 30-room home, no boiler service contract, wipe-clean panels for infection control, and a 10-year product warranty that removes a major recurring maintenance line.

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Why infrared suits care and nursing homes better than wet heating

Resident dignity, silent overnight operation and per-room comfort by design.

Silent overnight operation

Zero fans, zero pumps, zero clatter. Light-sleeping residents are not disturbed by HVAC start-up or boiler firing in the early hours.

No hot pipes, no burns risk

Ceiling-mounted panels stay out of reach. There are no exposed radiators or pipework to burn frail residents who lean on or fall against them.

Per-room temperature control

Each bedroom, lounge and corridor runs on its own thermostat. Warmer rooms for residents who feel the cold, cooler rooms for active staff areas.

Under 10 Mins

Room up to temperature

Room by Room

Set each space perfectly

Child Safe

Cool-touch panels

10-Year Warranty

25-year lifespan

Benefits of PowerBoard for your care home

Lower running costs

A 30-bedroom care home typically drops from £14,000+/year on gas to £6,500–£8,000/year on grid PowerBoard, falling further on a smart off-peak tariff.

No annual gas safety, no boiler service

Remove the LGSC, the boiler service contract and the unplanned breakdown call-outs. Just a 10-year product warranty.

Supports CQC dignity & safety standards

Silent, draught-free, and inherently safe – no exposed hot surfaces and no airborne particle generation from ductwork.

Phased install with no disruption

Surface-mount panels go in room by room, no plumbing, no decant of residents. Each room is back in service the same day.

Reclaim the plant room

No boiler, no flue, no pumps. The plant room becomes usable storage, staff space or a treatment room.

Better infection control

No filters to maintain, no ductwork to harbour pathogens, and wipe-clean panel surfaces compatible with healthcare cleaning regimes.

See exactly how many panels your care home needs

What's the right specification for your care home?

Care homes vary by size, ceiling height and dependency level. Two typical UK care home specifications below.

Small residential care home (12–20 beds)

• 40–60 × PoweRad PB-S-250 ceiling panels
• Total installed wattage: 10,000–15,000W
• 15–25 zones (each bedroom, lounge, dining)
• Per-room Wi-Fi thermostats
• Standard 32A/63A commercial supply
• Est. running cost: £3,200–£4,500/year

Medium nursing home (30–50 beds)

• 120–180 × PoweRad PB-S-250 ceiling panels
• Total installed wattage: 30,000–45,000W
• 40–60 zones with central scheduling dashboard
• Bedroom + lounge + corridor + dining zoning
• 63A or 100A dedicated commercial circuit
• Est. running cost: £6,500–£8,500/year

PoweRad PB-S-250 panel, 1200×600mm, 250W, surface or flush ceiling mount

Care Home heating, common questions

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Quieter, Safer, More Dignified Care Home Comfort

PowerBoard ceiling panels deliver silent, per-room radiant warmth with no burns risk and inherent infection-control benefits. Get a free care-home heating design with exact panel count, room-by-room zoning and a like-for-like cost comparison against your current gas system.

Care Home Heating, panels from £249 exc. VAT · 10-year warranty

Care Home Heating from £249