The perfect heating for a small flat or studio.
First considerations
How flexible are you in your choice?
- Independent heating
- Individual central heating
- Collective heating
Each flat has its unique system, composed of one or more independent appliances. These appliances efficiently generate heat and distribute it directly throughout the living spaces. Here you have the full flexibility of choice.
Lifestyle and home setting
How do you choose the right system?
- Size of home.
Your home's size dictates installation space. For studio or small flats, choose an ultra-compact system. If your flat is a bit larger you have more devices to choose from.
- Insulation quality.
A new, well-insulated home needs less energy. Poor insulation demands a larger system, which is naturally more expensive than a smaller one, both to buy and to run.
- Existing heating system.
If you're renovating, your choice is shaped by the existing setup. If radiators are installed, opt for a compatible central heating solution like a boiler or air-to-water heat pump.
- Budget and cost.
You can optimise your initial investment by considering existing equipment. But remember to factor in usage costs. These depend mainly on the energy type, like gas or electricity prices.
Gas, electricity, renewable energy
What type of heating system should you choose?
You now should have a feeling on which criteria of your home influence the choice of a heating. Keeping these in mind, most flats are best equipped with either a boiler, a heat pump or an electric heater. Let's dive into the details of each heating system.
Gas boilers for flats
Boilers.
This is a classic, tried-and-tested solution for heating any type of home, particularly if it is connected to the main gas network. Our modern boilers are efficient, providing pleasant, even heat. They are generally well suited for smaller but also larger flats. We can guide you in replacing an old boiler for a new one.
Another advantage is that a gas boiler can also supply domestic hot water.
You only need a network of heat emitters like radiators to which you can connect the boiler. Undefloor heating can alos be connected.
Heat pumps for flats
Heat pumps.
Heat pumps are the most future-ready choice you can make. Our heat pumps are especially efficient in well-insulated, new-built flats. For an installation you need to consider the outdoor unit, for which you might need to obtain the agreement of the co-owners of your house. Ours can also be wall-mounted.
There are two main types of heat pump perfect for flats:
· Air-to-water heat pumps: They use free natural energy to heat the heating water for your radiators or underfloor heating. The heat pump can also heat domestic hot water and, by reversing its operation, cool the home in summer.
· Air-to-air heat pumps: This option isn't used as central but decentral heating. The heat pump blows warmed-up air directly into the rooms of the flat. This is a good solution if your flat doesn't have radiators. This type of heat pump also acts as an air conditioning but doesn't heat domestic hot water.
Electric heaters for flats
Electric heaters.
For very small flats or studios you can also think about using one of our electric heaters. Our electric heaters take up very little space and are easy to use. A big benefit are the super low installation costs compared to other heating systems.
There are several types of heaters: fan heaters (perfect for supplementary heating), radiant panels, convectors, and inertia heaters. Our recommendation is to go for an electric wall-hung boiler, that provides perfect comfort.
Helping you choose
Pro's and con's of each heating type for flats.
| Type of heating | Advantages | Disadvantages | Type of apartment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gas-fired boiler | - Stable performance - Relatively low installation cost - Can provide domestic hot water - Works with radiators and underfloor heating | - Dependency on fossil fuels - Requires a gas connection and a flue gas evacuation system | Small, medium to large apartments |
| Air-to-water heat pump Air-to-air heat pump | - Very high efficiency, stable performance - More environmentally friendly - Can cool in summer - Can provide domestic hot water (air-to-water heat pump only) - Works with radiators and underfloor heating | - Requires an outdoor space (and therefore authorisation) - Higher installation cost | Small to medium flats, well insulated (both heat pump types) Large flats, well insulated (air-to-water heat pump only) |
| Electric radiators | - Fast heat-up - Individual control, easy to use - Low installation cost | - No domestic hot water - High energy consumption - Emitted heat not as pleasant as with radiators | Studios or small flats, well insulated |
