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.
Reading's RG-postcode area covers the Victorian and Edwardian terraces of Earley and Caversham, the post-war estates of Whitley and Tilehurst, and the rapidly expanding modern apartments around the station and Green Park. Reading Borough Council has set a 2030 net-zero target and is one of the busiest English authorities on Solar Together community PV. Berkshire winters here average around 3.5°C and the Thames valley location brings persistent morning fog through the heating season. PoweRad's Reading installers fit ceiling-mounted infrared panels across RG1 to RG6, with particular experience in HMO conversions for tech-corridor commuters, modern apartments around the station and family homes in Caversham. The panels pair naturally with the rooftop solar that's increasingly common across the RG-postcode area.
PoweRad fits ceiling-mounted infrared panels across Reading and nearby areas including London, Oxford and Swindon. With local homes typically rated EPC C, 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 Reading, Berkshire.
90% of Reading's 72,000 households heat with gas, and the average energy bill runs about £138 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 Reading 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 Reading properties.
Common heating challenge affecting many Reading properties.
Advanced infrared technology delivering superior heating performance.
PowerBoard heating systems meet the highest industry standards for safety, efficiency, and performance in Reading installations.
European Conformity certification ensuring safety standards
Hazardous Substances compliance for environmental safety
Meets UK electrical safety and building regulations
Understanding Reading's unique climate, property landscape, and energy profile
Reading sits at the confluence of the Thames and the Kennet, and gets relatively mild winters - averages around 3.5°C - but persistent morning fog through the heating season as a result of the river-valley location. Clear winter nights see sharp ground frost on the Kennet flood plain.
The RG-postcodes mix Victorian and Edwardian terraces in Earley and Caversham, post-war estates in Whitley and Tilehurst, and the rapidly expanding modern apartments around the station and Green Park. Reading is part of the Thames Valley tech corridor and has one of the country's largest HMO markets driven by tech-corridor commuters.
Reading Borough Council has set a 2030 net-zero target and is one of the busiest English authorities on Solar Together community PV - the scheme has driven a sharp rise in rooftop solar adoption across RG-postcodes. Most homes are on mains gas, with the new-build apartment stock skewing electric.
The recurring Reading problems are HMO billing fairness in the very large tech-corridor commuter let market, solar self-consumption in PV-equipped homes, and the Thames flood-risk corridor along Caversham and Lower Earley. Solar-paired infrared addresses 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 Reading. 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.
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