Heated floors might be the hottest home improvement trend at the moment. Those who have taken the plunge from HVAC systems to radiant floors have lots of good things to say about the state-of-the-art system. But at the same time, there may be a few shortcomings to it and deciding whether to make that investment in your house may certainly be a little confusing. So here is a complete list of pros and cons of floor heating systems to let you make a sound decision.
Benefits of underfloor heating:
- It gives your space an irresistible toasty feeling There is nothing like warm floors to walk on, on a cold winter day. What adds to the delight is that you can also have floor-heated bathrooms that will make sure you have a perfectly cozy home even during the harshest of winters. So if you love to pamper yourself, floor heating should be your way of showing some self-love.
- You start feeling warmer faster With heated floors, the heat doesn’t have to spread through the entire room to give you a nice and comfortable feeling – it comes almost as soon as you turn the heat on. So overall, the effect of a floor heating system is very luxurious and worth having, especially if you are going for a new home. This technology is the way ahead in the realm of home design.
- Floor heating is substantially more energy-efficient than other heating systems In a floor heating system, the lower part of a room gets heated first from radiant heat from the floor. Since that’s the half you are using, you get the effect of the heat much faster and can set the thermostat to a lower temperature, or simply turn the heat off once you feel warm enough. Unlike an HVAC system that circulates warm air throughout the room, you don’t have to spend precious energy on heating overhead spaces. At Myron, we can do a flawless installation of floor heating systems for you that will help you save significantly on electricity consumption through the winter months.
- It requires barely any maintenance Floor heating systems are very convenient to use. They come with a 30-year guarantee, and under any regular circumstances, you won’t need to make any additional expenses on your system after the initial installation.
- The thermostat controls are incredibly smooth In the best models of floor heating systems, you get chic controls like Wi-Fi connectivity and such. These controls let you set the exact times of the day when you want the heat on and the exact temperatures you want during each time slot – for example, you could set up the system to turn heat off in the living areas at night, keep the room cooler during the night and turn on the bathroom heat just when it’s time for you to hit the shower.
- A floor heating system lets you save a good deal of ground and wall space Since the entire heating system goes under the floor, you save on a good amount of space that would otherwise be occupied by radiators on the ground or on walls. So if you want to make your rooms look sleeker and smarter, getting a floor heating system installed will be a wise idea.
- It maintains a better air quality Underfloor heat radiators are far less drying than regular systems. Also, unlike air heaters, they don’t cause any dust circulation in the air, which means cleaner air and fewer allergens. So if you are sensitive to dust allergies or have pets or young children in the house, a floor heating system will be a very good choice for you.
Disadvantages of in-floor heating systems:
- The installation may be slightly expensive There’s no denying the fact that in-floor heating is a costly home improvement project, especially if you don’t already have plans on getting new flooring for your house. In case you plan on getting your floors changed anyway, or if you are constructing a new home, then the installation of a floor-heating system wouldn’t be much of an additional cost. At Myron’s we can give you the most optimal floor heating installation based on your requirements – our services are not only incomparably high on precision but also extremely reasonable.
- The complete installation process may take a couple of days You must factor in about a day or two for the installation process of an electric heating system. And if you want to go for a water-based underfloor heating system, it will take even longer, say, about a week. So you will need to plan in advance before taking on this project. At Myron Tile & Stone, we promise to make it as smooth and convenient for you as possible.
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