Which infrared heater is best suited for an apartment in Vienna?
Table of contents
- Why infrared heating for Viennese apartments?
- The most important selection criteria
- Types of infrared heaters – overview and recommendations
- Power requirement and calculation for your home
- Costs & operation in Vienna – facts & tips
- Heat4All product solutions for your home
- Installation, control and smart integration
- Experiences of Viennese customers
- FAQ: The most frequently asked questions
- Pictures & Videos: Inspiration and practice
Why infrared heating for Viennese apartments?
Infrared heaters are particularly popular in Vienna as they are suitable for old and new buildings, heat efficiently and can be installed flexibly. Advantages:
- Pleasant radiant heat
- No draughts, therefore ideal for allergy sufferers
- Low maintenance and installation costs
- Modern, discreet design
The most important selection criteria
- Apartment size and insulation: The better the insulation, the less heating power is required.
- Room height and size: Larger rooms require more power.
- Installation requirements: wall, ceiling or mobile?
- Design: Classic, picture, mirror or glass heating?
- Control: thermostat, app or smart home?
Types of infrared heaters – overview and recommendations
| Type | Recommended rooms | Special features |
|---|---|---|
| Classic panel | Living room/bedroom, hallway | Simple, efficient |
| Image heating | Living room, office | Motif individually selectable |
| Mirror heating | Bathroom, hallway | Anti-fog, 2in1 function |
| Glass heating | Dining room, office | Modern design, choice of colors |
| Towel dryer | Bathroom | Comfort, wall-mounted |
Power requirement and calculation for your home
Rule of thumb:
- New build: 50-60 watts/m²
- Renovated old building: 60-100 watts/m²
- Unrenovated old building: >100 Watt/m²
Example:
For a 70 m² apartment (refurbished):
70 m² x 80 watts = 5600 watts total output
Tip: Heat4All heat load calculator
Costs & operation in Vienna – facts & tips
- Purchase: approx. 4,000-9,000 € (depending on apartment and model)
- Electricity costs: approx. 300-500 €/year (with good insulation)
- Maintenance: Maintenance-free
- Funding: Vienna promotes sustainable heating systems – find out more from the City of Vienna
Heat4All product solutions for your home
- Classic, picture, mirror and glass heaters
- Individual advice, calculation & planning
- Smart control, fast service
Installation, control and smart integration
- Wall or ceiling mounting
- Mobile floor units
- Control via thermostat, app or smart home
Experiences of Viennese customers
“The infrared heaters from Heat4All look great and are very economical to run.”
“Quick installation and perfect advice!”
FAQ: The most frequently asked questions
How many watts per m²?
- New building: 50-60 W/m², old building: 60-100 W/m²
Is infrared heating suitable as the main heating system?
- Yes, with exact calculation of the heating load
How is it controlled?
- Thermostat, app or smart home
Are there subsidies in Vienna?
- Yes, details from the City of Vienna
Conclusion
Infrared heaters from Heat4All are ideal for Viennese apartments – whether in old or new buildings. You benefit from simple installation, efficiency, design and Austrian quality. Let us advise you individually!
Contact:
- Heat4All contact form
- Free hotline: 0 800 150 2600
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