Radiant Floor Heat is an Energy Efficient and 'Green' Choice
Radiant floor heating is an energy efficient residential heating system. Unlike a traditional forced air system which forces heated air through ducts, a radiant system warms the entire surface of the floor which then radiates warmth upward to the living space.
The heating elements of a radiant floor heating system can either be set in a poured concrete slab (called a 'wet installation') or placed underneath the subfloor (called a 'dry installation.') Wet installations improve the efficiency of the system because the concrete is able to hold heat and release it slowly. The floor can be 'charged' with heat when energy costs are low and then slowly release the heat throughout the rest of the day.
Radiant floor heating systems can be coupled with renewable energy sources and energy efficient heating systems to further improve efficiency.
Radiant floor heating systems will improve energy usage 20-40% compared to other heating options like forced air or baseboard radiant heat.
The heat in a radiant floor heating system is supplied by one of two methods:
- Hydronic (water or other liquids are heated and passed through tubin in the floor)
- Electric (Wiring is placed under the floor and warms like an electric blanket)
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Radiant floor heating systems reduce circulating dust and heat your home more efficiently than forced air heat. These videos explain how a radiant heating system is installed.
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