Radiant floor heating is fast becoming the popular choice for homeowners and business owners nowadays. Radiant heat not only offers luxurious warmth, but it is the most efficient home heating technology available today.
Electric radiant floor heating systems force energy through a network of conductive material (typically heat cable) that is installed under the floor to create resistance or heat. Each room, or zone, is wired to its own fully programmable thermostat, (available in 110 or 220 voltage). This way, each space in the house can be efficiently heated as needed. No energy is wasted, unlike conventional systems that lose considerable heat to rooms - even when vents are closed.
A variety of thermostats are available. Simple on/off controls are offered as well as programmable touch-screen thermostats. The thermostats can be purchased with either a floor sensor to measure floor temperature, or an ambient sensor, which measures the actual room temperature. Programmable thermostats with both the in-floor and ambient temperature sensor are also available.
Programmable thermostats allow homeowners to set the heating system to their schedule. For example, the system can be programmed to activate shortly before you wake up each morning and then turn off as you leave for work. The system can then turn on again shortly before you arrive home after work. And a different schedule can be programmed for weekends. The TOUCH thermostats are easy to use and feature an intuitive interface for programming.
Radiant floor heating systems offer several benefits. (Both electric and hydronic systems are available.) Electric floor heating systems operate on renewable energy, and eliminate the need for unsightly registers and noisy blowers in the home. Also, with radiant heat, dust and allergens are not circulated throughout the house through vents, making for a healthier environment. This is especially helpful for seniors and those who suffer from allergies. This also provides a healthier environment for children.
If you have small children you know that they spend the majority of their time playing on or near the floor. With forced-air systems, room stratification occurs because hot air blows from the vents and rises quickly to the upper levels of the room. While the temperature may feel comfortable for adults, the lower levels near the floor (where small children spend most of their time) can be a few degrees cooler – not to mention that the floor remains chilly. Because radiant heat warms from the floor up, the lower levels of the room consistently remain comfortable and warm.
Radiant floor heat not only offers warmth that must be experienced to be truly appreciated, but radiant heat is the most efficient home heating technology today. When installing some systems, a thin sheet of insulation can be laid out over the subfloor before the heating element is installed. This ensures that there is no heat loss, and virtually no energy wasted. Almost 100 percent of the energy used in radiant floor heating systems translates into heat for the home. And because each room (or zone) is controlled by its own thermostat, precise areas of the home can be heated as the owner sees fit, without any heat dissipating in the ductwork or "whistling" through closed vents in other rooms.
Floor heating systems are also easy to customize. The heating elements can be installed to warm small, odd shaped areas as well as large open rooms. The layout options are virtually limitless.
Warmzone® carries one of the industry's largest selections of the most trusted and proven floor heating systems available. The systems can be installed under virtually every type of flooring, including tile, hardwood, laminates, and even carpet. Each of the systems offered by Warmzone feature unique performance characteristics, and a radiant heat expert will be happy to discuss the options with you and determine which system is best suited for heating your home and floor type. From industry-leading heat cable to nearly paper-thin film, low-voltage polymer, and foil heating elements, Warmzone carries proven floor heating products to ensure that you'll receive the ideal system for your needs.
In addition to its trusted product offerings, Warmzone includes free installation training, technical support, and a comprehensive system design/layout that contains all the technical information and specs you need to know. You’ll have all the information necessary prior to any installation. We’ve been providing radiant heat solutions for almost two decades, and our experts will work closely with you to help ensure a successful install so you can enjoy a future with efficient, comfortable warmth.
Call and talk with a friendly radiant heat expert today at 888.488.9276. We’ll be happy to discuss the features of the different systems and answer any questions you may have.
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