Radiant Heating Systems

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What are Radiant Heating Systems?

Radiant heating systems work from beneath the floor to warm only the cold items in a room. Radiant heat is the same kind of heat emitted by the exterior of a warm cup of tea, or the sand on the beach. It therefore does not alter the quality of the air.

How Radiant Heating Systems Work

Radiant heating systems use electricity. When the system is turned on, electricity is directed through conductive materials, such as cables, and distributes heat in a controlled manner.

Radiant floor heating systems can work under most types of flooring material including wood, asphalt, concrete, and tile.

You can control the heat through a thermostat just as you do with conventional central heating systems. You can program the thermostat to heat areas with a targeted temperature.

Benefits of Radiant Heating Systems

Unlike conventional central heating systems which forces air through dirty air ducts coupled with dryness and noise, you get soothing warmth on surfaces as though the sun has been shining in your room. There is no danger of inhaling allergens that might cause respiratory problems.

Radiant heating systems make sure that all areas of the room are evenly heated, and are best used in bedrooms and bathrooms where you need to go barefoot sometimes. The radiant heat emanating from the floor comforts your bare feet especially right after taking a bath. You can take showers even in the coldest winter without shivering afterwards, because your bathroom will have the warmth and feel of a spa. You can sit right on your tiled floor with your thinnest clothing and still feel comfortable.

And since radiant heating systems can work under any surface, you can also install it under your garage, driveway or entry. With a radiant heating system, you won't have to shovel or wait for the city to apply salt to melt the snow.

Installing Radiant Heating Systems

You definitely need to call a radiant heating system company to come and inspect your home. They can give a prior estimate so that you will know how much to budget for the heating system.

You can do the installation yourself with an instruction manual, or have the company install the system for a fee.


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