Four Reasons to Get Heated Floors


Heated floors have already been around for a very long time. In Canada, electric floor heating is becoming a preferred trend for both new and retrofit projects. Yet, there is still a learning curve among most homeowners.

Radiant heating systems operate by directly warming the people and objects in a room. Just like sensing the heat of the sun, radiant heat warms via direct contact. This lets people feel warm even when the ambient air temperature in the room is basically cooler.

Most homes have cold spots due to tile flooring, which is naturally cold. A number of the most common rooms to heat are kitchens, basements, bathrooms and bedrooms located over a garage. To determine which radiant floor heating system is most suitable for your project, you should be accustomed to the different types of radiant heat.

The two main types of radiant heat are electric and hydronic. Both function the same way and create warmth under the flooring. Hydronic floor heating systems use hot water pumped through plastic tubing laid out in a serpentine pattern to heat the floor. They’re ideal for whole-house heating. Hydronic floor-heating system requires a boiler, a pump and gas lines. Electric floor heating systems use electric cable woven in a serpentine pattern to heat the floor. Here are the Pros:

Uniform heating
The main benefit of floor-heating systems is their potential to heat a room evenly. As opposed to a forced-air heating systems that use vents to distribute warm air throughout a room. Radiant floor heating systems heat the entire floor evenly.

No maintenance
Electric floor-heating systems require no maintenance and also have great warranties. If deterioration does occur to the heating cable, a professional can use thermal imaging to track down the issue and make the repair.

No noiseRadiant floor heating systems are known for being quiet.

Energy efficient
Electric floor-heating systems are 25 percent more efficient than forced-air systems. Almost all of the heat that’s made is retained. Electric floor-heating systems only take 30-60 minutes to heat up and can be handled with a programmable thermostat. Hydronic floor-heating systems take much longer to heat up, but still effective regarding retaining heat.

To determine how much it would cost to install an electric floor-heating system in your home, contact Waterloo Energy Products for an In-Floor Heating Quote.

Get in Touch With Waterloo Energy Products!

29 St. Charles Street East. Maryhill, ON. N0B 2B0.
Office: (519) 648-9977
https://waterlooenergy.com
Location: 29 St Charles St E, Maryhill, ON N0B 2B0, Canada

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