How to Choose Heating for Your Home

What Heating System to Choose for Your House? A Practical Guide for New and Older Family Homes

Choosing the right heating system for your home is a key decision that affects not only your comfort but also the operating costs and overall energy efficiency of your household. In this article, we’ll guide you on how to select the best home heating solution depending on your building type, the use of each room, and the latest trends in energy-saving and hybrid heating. You’ll discover concrete recommendations and KORADO products that have proven themselves in millions of homes worldwide.

Heating your home is essential for comfort, health, and long-term savings. Whether you are building a new house or renovating an older one, the choice of a suitable heating system will determine how pleasantly and efficiently you live.
There are many technologies – from gas boilers and heat pumps to hybrid solutions. But with so many options, it’s normal to ask: What’s the best heater radiator for home use? What kind of heating system should you choose for a house? Which radiator is best for a room with high thermal and design demands?

Let’s explore practical home heating solutions from the Czech brand KORADO – a leader in heating systems.

1. Home heating with a heat pump – RADIK V-POWER

Low-temperature systems such as heat pumps require properly dimensioned heating radiators. For this purpose, KORADO developed the RADIK V-POWER – an innovative panel radiator with integrated fans, which increase heat output by up to 60%. This radiator for heat pump systems adapts to current temperatures thanks to autonomous regulation.

The fans operate fully automatically – activated by temperature sensors on the radiator and in the ambient air. This ensures optimal thermal comfort even at water temperatures up to 60 °C. The result is faster heating response, lower energy consumption, and maximum heat pump efficiency.

In addition, RADIK V-POWER features extremely quiet operation (only 26.9 dB), low electricity consumption (3–13 W), and safe 12 V DC power supply. It is available in various sizes, and thanks to the V-POWER SET retrofit option, it can also be mounted onto existing RADIK radiators – making it an ideal choice for both new homes and renovation projects. Its timeless design makes it not only a powerful heat source, but also an elegant interior element.

2. What heating for an old house? Consider RADIK KLASIK - R

In renovation projects of older houses, a frequent issue is how to replace old cast-iron radiators without major intervention. The answer is the RADIK KLASIK - R, a panel radiator specifically designed to match the original connection spacing of sectional radiators. This means it can be easily installed in the existing location without any structural modifications – no need to tear down walls or adjust pipework, significantly reducing time, costs, and reconstruction effort.

Besides its technical convenience, RADIK KLASIK - R also offers visual upgrades. An optional PLAN or LINE front panel transforms a standard radiator into a sleek design element suitable for any modernized interior. The result is a functional and aesthetic solution that combines traditional dimensions with modern appearance and performance.

3. Aesthetic home heating – RADIK PLAN and LINE

In rooms where appearance is just as important as performance, RADIK PLAN and RADIK LINE are the right choice. These are panel radiators with a smooth front panel (PLAN) or subtle horizontal grooves (LINE), available in a wide range of RAL colours. They are ideal for living rooms, bedrooms, or home offices, where they serve as a stylish complement to the interior.

Thanks to multiple connection types and size variants, these models can be easily tailored to specific space requirements. Their design is not only visually attractive, but also practical – the smooth surface is easy to clean and contributes to a neat, clean look in the room.

4. Hygienic solution for allergy sufferers and healthcare facilities – RADIK HYGIENE VKM8

The RADIK HYGIENE VKM8 is a panel radiator designed for environments with strict hygiene requirements, where dust accumulation must be minimized and cleaning simplified. Thanks to the absence of convection fins, cleaning is significantly easier, reducing dust turbulence and allergens. This makes it an ideal choice for households with allergy sufferers, as well as for schools, kindergartens, hospitals, nursing homes, and other healthcare or care institutions.

The radiator is available in multiple sizes and connection options, allowing for easy integration into existing heating systems. RADIK HYGIENE VKM8 combines a simple, functional design with maximum hygiene and safety, thus contributing to better indoor climate and comfort for users in sensitive environments.

5. Combined heating in family homes – a smart approach to savings 

Modern homes often combine multiple heat sources – for example, a heat pump with an electric boiler or a gas condensing boiler. In such cases, it is essential to choose universal radiators compatible with low-temperature systems. RADIK V-POWER is ideal for heat pump combinations, while RADIK VKM8, PLAN (flat front panel), and LINE (subtly grooved front panel) are designed for maximum flexibility thanks to multiple connection options.

This flexibility allows you to combine efficiency, design, and functionality – all without complex installation changes. RADIK panel radiators are therefore the perfect choice for modern, energy-efficient homes that use multiple heat sources and emphasize both performance and aesthetics.

6. Which radiator for which room? It depends on function and space

Each room in a home places different demands on heating. In the bathroom, the ideal choice is KORALUX towel rail radiators, which not only heat the space quickly, but also serve as a practical towel dryer. In the bedroom, you’ll appreciate models like RADIK V-POWER, which offer extremely quiet operation and automatic regulation, delivering maximum comfort without disturbing noise.

And if you're furnishing a kitchen or living room where appearance matters, RADIK PLAN or RADIK LINE with their smooth front panels, available in RAL colour tones, or even designer radiators, are excellent options. What about narrow or atypical spaces such as entrance halls or corridors? Vertically oriented radiators or those with compact dimensions are a great solution.  KORADO offers a wide range of models, connection types, and design variants, allowing you to adapt the heating system in every room to its individual function and character.

Choosing the right home heating system depends on many factors – the type of building, how the space is used, the heat source, and aesthetic preferences. Whether you are planning heating for a new build or looking for suitable radiators for an older home, KORADO offers complete and proven solutions.