Wall water heater heating systems are an effective way to heat your home by circulating warm water through pipes within your walls, creating an even distribution of warmth throughout your room. These panels are often surrounded by insulation to prevent heat from escaping. The result is a modern alternative to radiators that supplies a low temperature, large surface area of heat. Explore our selection of modular wall heating panels and receive a bespoke quote.
What Are Wall Water Heating Panels?
Water heating panels are systems that use warm water as opposed to electric cables to deliver efficient warmth from your walls. These systems are similar to underfloor heating, with the main difference being that they’re mounted vertically. This makes them perfect for certain renovation projects, as they fit better with certain room layouts and provide a clean look without the need for radiators.
How Wall Water Heaters Work
Wall water heaters work when a central boiler circulates the heated water through the heating system's pipes, emitting an even level of heat across a room or space. Because these systems work across a larger surface area, they also work effectively at a lower temperature (usually around 35–45 °C). This means they’re also a popular choice for eco-friendly water heating systems like heat pumps.
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Benefits of a Wall Water Heater
There are many benefits of choosing a wall water heater, from improving energy efficiency to creating a more comfortable and uncluttered living space:
Low Operating Temperature
Unlike radiators that need to reach a high temperature in order to heat the room, wall heating systems emit heat around the room at a low temperature, which helps with the energy costs.
Space Saver
As this heating system is fitted under the walls, it's completely out of sight, which means that you don't have to worry about losing any space in the room. Having radiators means that you can't put furniture right up against some walls, this isn't the case with an in-wall heating system.
Less Dust Circulating
Heat from a radiator is convective and gets spread around the room by the air, which circulates dust. The heat emitted from wall heating systems on the other hand is radiant, which keeps the air in the room nice and clear.
Helps to Prevent Mould
If you think about rooms that are susceptible to damp, such as the bathroom or rooms that get cold quickly, then installing a wall heating system in the walls will greatly reduce any risk of mould.
Increases the Value of Your Home
Many 'hidden' heating systems are seen as modern and even luxurious ways of heating the home, which can help to increase your home's value. Your home will also appear more spacious and appealing to any potential buyers.
Combine with a Heat Pump
Thanks to their low operating temperatures, wall heating systems can be partnered with either a ground source or air source heat pump to reduce the running costs.
Flexible Installation
Modular water wall heating systems can be installed in various configurations, allowing for greater customisation based on the layout of the space and heating requirements.
Energy Efficiency
Modular wall water heaters typically use radiant heating, which warms objects in the room rather than the air. This can lead to reduced energy consumption and lower utility bills.
Water Wall Heating vs Underfloor Heating
When it comes to radiant heating systems, two popular options often compared are water wall heating and underfloor heating. Both systems use warm water circulated through pipes to distribute heat evenly, but they differ in design, comfort, and efficiency.
Water Wall Heating
Water wall heating involves installing pipes behind walls, which radiate heat into the room. This method can be less disruptive to install in existing homes since it doesn’t require lifting floors. It also allows for quicker heating response times compared to underfloor systems, as walls warm up faster. However, wall placement and furniture arrangement may limit heat distribution efficiency.
Underfloor Heating
Underfloor heating, on the other hand, provides consistent warmth from the ground up. It’s highly energy-efficient, creates an even temperature throughout the space, and eliminates cold spots. This system works particularly well in new builds or major renovations where floors are being installed anyway. The main drawbacks are higher installation costs and slower response times, as it takes longer for the floor mass to heat and cool. Underfloor heatings options such as low-profile UFH or electric mats can help to reduce the higher installation costs, particularly for retrofit installations.
In short, water wall heating offers flexibility for retrofits and faster responsiveness, while underfloor heating delivers superior comfort and efficiency in long-term use. Choosing between the two largely depends on your home’s layout, budget, and heating priorities.
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Water Wall Heating FAQs
Are wall water heaters good?
Yes, wall water heaters are a good method of heating your home. They provide an even level of warmth across your space, as well as giving you more living space, as they remain hidden and don’t take up space like a radiator would. These systems are especially efficient in well-insulated homes, as the insulation stops the heat from escaping and reduces energy waste.
Can I leave a wall heater on all night?
Whether you can leave your wall heater on overnight depends on the type of wall heater you’re running. For example, it’s highly advised not to leave electrical wall heaters on overnight, as there is a higher fire risk, as well as an increase in energy used. However, water wall heaters are designed to run safely for extended periods of time and can be left on at night as they run at a lower temperature.
Do wall heaters use a lot of electricity?
Whether wall heaters use a lot of electricity is determined by how you use them, as heavy use over an extended period of time will result in higher electricity use. If you’re looking for a system that has a lower energy output, we highly recommend opting for a water wall heater, as they run at a lower temperature and don’t rely as heavily on electricity as electrical options. Explore our full range of modular heating panels to explore your options.
