Nothing on the walls. Heat only the rooms you use. Slim white PowerBoard panels on the ceiling warm people and everything in the room directly, instead of heating the air first. Supplied and installed across the UK.
Preston's PR-postcode area mixes Victorian terraces in Avenham and Frenchwood with the post-war estates of Ribbleton and the modern apartments around the city centre's Fishergate. Preston City Council has been one of the most active English authorities on community wealth-building and has set ambitious net-zero retrofit targets. North-west winters here average around 4°C and the city's Ribble valley location brings more than 1,000mm of rain a year, so the heating season runs October to early May. PoweRad's Preston installers fit ceiling-mounted infrared panels across PR1 to PR5, with regular work in HMO conversions near the University of Central Lancashire, family homes in Fulwood and listed properties around Winckley Square. There's no flue, no pipework and no annual gas safety check.
PoweRad fits ceiling-mounted infrared panels across Preston and nearby areas including Manchester, Liverpool and Blackpool. With local homes typically rated EPC D, moving from storage heaters or an ageing gas system to room-by-room infrared is a straightforward way to lift comfort and efficiency.
No boiler, no radiators, no pipework. Slim electric panels sit flat on the ceiling and warm the room the same way the sun warms you.
Around 3cm thin and out of sight overhead. They free up every wall, and there is nothing for children or pets to touch.
Infrared warms the walls, floor and furniture directly, the way sunshine does. The warmth is even from floor to ceiling and does not vanish the moment a door opens.
Panels reach full output in under 10 minutes and every room is controlled separately, so you only ever heat the rooms you are using.
The numbers that shape heating bills in Preston, Lancashire.
92% of Preston's 62,000 households heat with gas, and the average energy bill runs about £126 a month. Gas is cheaper per unit than electricity, so the case for infrared rests on heating only the rooms you use, a lower installation cost and no boiler to service. A free remote heat-loss survey shows your like-for-like numbers before you spend a penny. See how we calculate savings
Plenty of Preston homes still run ageing warm-air units, gas boilers or LPG systems that cost more every year to fuel, service and repair. Infrared ceiling panels are the modern electric replacement: no pipework, no flue, no annual service. Panels are fitted room by room, usually in 1-2 days, and every room gets its own thermostat so you stop heating empty space.
Panels are independent of the existing pipework, so you can switch over room by room and cap the old system when it suits you.
No annual gas safety check, no boiler service contract, no parts to fail. A 10-year product warranty instead.
A free remote heat-loss survey gives you a like-for-like running cost comparison against your current system before you decide anything.
See how PowerBoard's advanced infrared technology solves the most common heating challenges faced by Preston properties.
Common heating challenge affecting many Preston properties.
Advanced infrared technology delivering superior heating performance.
PowerBoard heating systems meet the highest industry standards for safety, efficiency, and performance in Preston installations.
European Conformity certification ensuring safety standards
Hazardous Substances compliance for environmental safety
Meets UK electrical safety and building regulations
Understanding Preston's unique climate, property landscape, and energy profile
Preston sits in the Ribble valley with the Forest of Bowland rising to the north-east, and gets relatively mild but very wet winters - averages around 4°C and over 1,000mm of annual rainfall. The Ribble flood plain brings persistent morning fog and damp through autumn and winter.
The PR-postcodes mix Victorian terraces in Avenham and Frenchwood, post-war estates in Ribbleton and Brookfield, the listed Winckley Square Georgian terraces, and the modern apartments around the city centre's Fishergate. The University of Central Lancashire's growth has driven a very large HMO market in Fulwood and Avenham.
Most PR-postcode homes are on mains gas. Preston City Council has been one of the most active English authorities on community wealth-building (the 'Preston Model') and has set ambitious net-zero retrofit targets for council operations.
The defining Preston problems are HMO billing in the Avenham and Fulwood student-let markets, listed-building constraints around Winckley Square, and the chronic Ribble-valley damp. Per-room infrared with smart thermostats is the standard answer for all three.
Simple, reliable heating backed by genuine guarantees
Comprehensive manufacturer warranty for complete peace of mind
Professional installation with minimal disruption to your home
Independently safety certified by Intertek (250 panel, certificate 30095)
No moving parts means no annual servicing or repair costs
Instant radiant warmth with no waiting for radiators to warm up
No fans, pumps or boiler noise, just completely silent heating
Anyone with basic DIY skills can install infrared heating panels in Preston. Mount panels yourself, connect the cable harness, and get electrician sign-off for thermostat installation.
Calculate panel requirements based on room size and insulation. Use our online calculator to determine how many panels you need for effective heating coverage.
Securely mount panels to ceiling using included brackets. Connect panels together using cable harness and 4-way adaptors. Simple plug-and-play connections anyone can do.
Certified electrician connects and tests thermostat, ensures system safety, and provides electrical compliance certification. Required for warranty validation.
Control your heating from anywhere using the smart thermostat app. Set schedules, adjust temperatures room-by-room, and monitor energy usage in real-time.
Save on installation costs by mounting panels yourself. Simple, safe, and straightforward process.
Electrician certification ensures safety standards and maintains your 10-Year Warranty coverage.
Advanced app control with scheduling, zone management, and energy monitoring capabilities.
Tell the System Designer about your rooms and it works out how many panels you need and what they cost. Takes a few minutes, no details required until you are ready.
Answer 4 quick questions to receive a detailed, personalised quote for your Preston property. A real person comes back to you within one working day.
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Common questions about infrared heating installation in Preston and Lancashire
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