What is Underfloor Heating?
Underfloor radiant heating provides the most comfortable, consistent, even heat available because it keeps warmth near the floor – where you need it the most.
Unlike forced air heating systems, underfloor heating warms your body and objects, not the air - eliminating inconsistent room temperatures.
Traditional forced air heating systems blow air throughout the room, leaving cold spots and wasting energy as the air rises to the ceiling.
Underfloor heating keeps heat near the floor, providing the ultimate in comfortable, consistent room temperatures.
Energy Efficiency
Besides providing a very comfortable and uniform heat for your home, underfloor radiant heating does not lose heat as it travels through ductwork to get to the room where you need it most. This means that underfloor heating uses 20 to 60 percent less energy than forced air systems – helping make your home more energy efficient. Additionally, underfloor heating systems can be set up for zone heating – allowing you to control temperatures room-by-room.
For more information on the energy saving features of underfloor heating systems, visit the Radiant Panel Association.
Types of Underfloor Heating
There are three types of underfloor heating systems:
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Low voltage underfloor heating is easy to install and is maintenance free.
Low Voltage
Ideal for existing homes because it is thin, flexible and easy to install under almost any flooring – including wood and carpet. Low voltage underfloor heating is easy to install and is maintenance free.
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HeatMyFloors.com's electric cable underfloor product comes with a 10-year labor and material warranty
Electric cable
Also used in existing homes, this system consists of wires installed under tile.
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With hydronic underfloor heating, an electric boiler circulates water through tubing installed in the floor.
Hydronic
Ideal for new construction and home additions. By warming water in floor tubing, this system radiates heat to the floor surface and heats the room above.
Healthy Air
Radiant underfloor heating is widely regarded as a healthy and natural heating process. Unlike forced air heating systems, underfloor heating is clean because it doesn’t circulate dust and allergens because it doesn’t move around the air in your home. This is a huge benefit for individuals with allergies.
