Spring has finally arrived. But don’t let the warm weather fool you into forgetting about winter problems. If your heating system couldn’t provide you with comfort during the coldest months, nothing will change next year — that is, unless you make a change in advance. By evaluating your HVAC system, you can easily determine that […]
Underfloor heating in comparison with other sources of radiant heating The floor is not the only place where you can install a radiant heating system. They can also be placed on the walls and ceiling. Underfloor heating is probably the most effective method, since in the living room the heat is distributed evenly. Underfloor heating […]
Types of radiant underfloor heating systems Three different types of radiant underfloor heating systems should be considered. Each has its own idiosyncrasies that can make it better or worse for your home. 1. UNDERFLOOR HEATING SYSTEM WITH AIR HEATING Air-heated systems are the oldest type of radiant heat, which was first used in China, Korea […]
There are two main styles of installing radiant underfloor heating – “wet” and “dry”. Both systems can use either hydraulic or electrical energy to heat the floor. The name of the installation is related to how the pipes or electrical wires are laid. Wet installation diagram Image How to Install Electric Underfloor Heating This video […]
Cost of electric radiant heating systems There are several types of electric underfloor heating systems, so your exact costs may vary depending on what you choose. However, you can expect to pay around $20 per square foot for the system and installation. You’ll still save 10% to 20% on the average cost of electricity for […]
The other type, liquid radiant heat, works in a completely different way. By circulating water heated by the boiler through pipes under the floor, hydro systems provide economical heating for the whole house and offer qualitatively different possibilities than forced air. While forced air systems heat inconsistently and incompletely, liquid radiant heat provides comprehensive heat […]
