Can each resident control their own room temperature?

Yes — panels are typically fitted with individual thermostats, which is a key advantage over a shared wet central-heating circuit.

Does infrared reduce damp in care-home rooms?

Warming wall and surface temperatures helps keep them above dew point, which reduces surface condensation and mould.

Infrared heating for care homes

Care homes need consistent, room-by-room comfort with surfaces that never get dangerously hot, and no legionella-prone wet systems. Infrared gives individual room control and a gentle radiant warmth that suits residents who feel the cold.

Quick answer

Is infrared heating good for care homes?

Low-surface-temperature and ceiling-mounted options keep hot surfaces out of reach, and there is no hot water pipework in the room.

Why infrared suits care homes

Typical building: Many individual rooms with different comfort needs, 24/7 occupancy and strict safety requirements.

Independent per-room control so each resident sets their own comfort.
Even, draught-free radiant warmth that reduces damp and cold spots.
No wet system, reducing legionella risk and maintenance.
Low-surface-temperature panel options for safety.

Typical specification

Wall- or ceiling-mounted panels in each room with individual thermostats, plus zoned control in communal areas.

Sizing guide: Around 60–100 W/m² of floor area per room depending on insulation.