The Indoors

"The Indoors" is our knowledge and inspiration center for both end users and professionals. Here you will find news, blog posts and articles from Purmo providing you inspiration and knowledge about different heating and cooling systems. You will also find inspiration for stylish and energy-efficient solutions for a sustainable indoor climate in your project or your home.

The categories include sizing of products and energy efficiency, product news, references, renovation and some of our main product groups such as radiators, underfloor heating and towel rails. Under Insights you will find interesting articles and studies about heating, cooling and ventilation.

Low-temperature radiators match with heat pumps

Energy-efficient low temperature radiators for heat pumps: a comprehensive guide

To ensure optimal efficiency, a heat pump needs to be paired with the right emitters. So let’s take a look at which are the best low temperature radiators for heat pumps and the key factors to consider.

Hydronic heating
Product info
Radiators
Renovation
Energy saving
Reduce carbon footprint of your HVAC system

How to reduce your HVAC system’s carbon footprint

50% of our buildings’ energy consumption is related to the HVAC system, which makes a great opportunity to reduce our carbon footprint and reach Net Zero.

Energy saving
Insights
trench convector Aquilo large windows

Trench heating: the perfect partner for large windows

While radiators are often installed below windows to catch the cold, this is not an option for large windows. Here trench heating offers the perfect solution.

Interior
Radiators
Product info
ideal room temperature 19 degrees

The ideal room temperature: does 19 °C suffice?

European governments recommend setting the thermostat to 19 °C to battle the energy crisis. But will this lower room temperature suffice to keep us comfortable?

Insights
Energy saving
vertical designer radiators interior design

Vertical designer radiators: the versatile interior design upgrade

Vertical designer radiators are more popular than ever now everyone is discovering their versatile benefits for both new buildings and renovation projects.

Electrical heating
Hydronic heating
Interior
Radiators
saving up to 30% energy with low temperature heating

Boosting energy efficiency: how low temperature heating can help save up to 30% energy

The renovation of a heating system implies a certain cost, but this will no doubt be recouped in the long run by the reduced energy consumption up to 30%.

Insights
Radiators
Renovation
Energy saving
renovation heating system boiler and panel radiator

Emergency boiler repair? An opportunity in disguise!

As we see it, an emergency boiler repair is a great opportunity to revise the entire heating system and opt for durable low temperature heating to save money and reduce emissions.

Renovation
Radiators
Insights
Hydronic heating
Energy saving
Underfloor heating costs and 7 other myths busted

High underfloor heating costs and 7 other myths busted

A lot of misconceptions still prevail when it comes to underfloor heating. In this article we’ll discuss 8 different myths, such as underfloor heating costs, etc.

Underfloor heating
Renovation
Insights
radiant heating and cooling with one system

Radiant heating and cooling: one system, two functions

The temperature can quickly rise above the comfort limit in low-energy houses. Cooling via a Purmo radiant heating system is a good and cost-effective solution.

Hydronic heating
Insights
Underfloor heating
Advice on how to get your heating system ready for the heating season

15 tips to get your heating system ready for the heating season

With these heating system maintenance tips you’ll be ready for those first chilly days and can easily keep yourself and your family warm when you need it most.

Electrical heating
Hydronic heating
Insights
Radiators
House renovation for more energy efficiency

House renovation: the importance of a fitting solution

We need to significantly improve the energy performance of 17% of the French building stock and the only way to do so is by means of thorough house renovations.

Renovation
Energy saving
Advantages and disadvantages of low temperature heating

The pros and cons of low temperature heating

Low temperature heating is part of our effort to reduce our carbon footprint as it provides an eco-friendly alternative to a traditional central heating system.

Energy saving
Hydronic heating
Radiators
checklist for an efficient heating system

Checklist for a balanced and efficient heating system

To help HVAC technicians plan effective heating systems, we’ve summarised the criteria for a balanced and efficient heating and cooling system in a checklist.

Insights
Hydronic heating
Radiators