Panel Heater
Panel Heaters for Slim, Silent Home Heating
Warm your rooms without noise or clutter. Our electric panel heater collection features the Dimplex Alta and Forta ranges, designed in Norway and made in the UK, with a slim profile that mounts flat against the wall and an elegant white finish to suit any NZ home. Top outlet grilles spread warmth evenly through the room while reducing heat loss through walls and windows.
Key Advantages
- Even, comfortable heating: the top outlet design distributes warm air evenly for a steady indoor temperature.
- Slim, space-saving profile: from 55mm deep, ideal for bedrooms, hallways, apartments and tight wall spaces.
- Silent operation: no fan noise, well suited to bedrooms and home offices.
- Thermostat control and safety: precise temperature control with a double pole switch and overheat protection on every model.
- Smart timing on the compact model: the Forta adds 9 programmable timer options and adaptive start, which learns when to switch on so the room is warm by the time you need it.
What size panel heater do I need?
Allow roughly 100W per square metre in a typical insulated room. The range spans 750W to 2400W: 750W to 1000W suits a small bedroom or study, 1500W a standard double bedroom, and 2000W to 2400W a lounge or open plan space. Wall mounting is standard, and the compact Forta model also offers optional castors for freestanding use.
Are panel heaters economical to run?
Panel heaters are well suited to steady background heating in insulated rooms. Thermostat control keeps the unit cycling only when the room needs it, rather than heating an already warm space, and silent overnight operation makes them a practical bedroom choice.
Panel heaters also warm a room faster when the air is dry. If condensation on windows or musty smells show up over winter, pairing your heater with a dehumidifier keeps moisture down so the warmth goes further. You can also browse the full heaters range, including a portable convector heater for rooms you only heat now and then.