Benefits
Energy and Money Saving Benefits
Save Energy and Money w/ Heated Floors
Although the installation cost for a radiant heat flooring system may be slightly higher than that of a conventional heating system, the overall cost of maintaining the system is a lot less in the long run. Since heat is conducted evenly through the flooring of the structure, less heat escapes through the roof, which conserves energy and ultimately money. Another energy saviong aspect of radiant heat flooring is that there are no fans required to move air.
Since the heat is usually pumped through water with the help of a boiler and a water pump, the amount of energy saved is tremendous. Consumers can also use just about any power source available with radiant heat flooring, including solar heating and gas, both of which are much cheaper than electricity.
When conventional heating systems are compared to radiant heat flooring, the picture becomes clear. Conventional heating methods waste energy by pushing filthy hot air through the structure and letting most of the heat escape. Heating the house with conventional heating is a timely process, whereas hydronic radiant heating takes effect in a matter of minutes, thus decreasing the amount of time it takes to heat a single room. Since the heating system requires less time to efficiently heat a room, the power needed to bring the room to a desired temperature is much less than that of a conventional heating system.
Aside from these obvious cost and energy advantages, many companies installing these systems offer discounts to veterans, and there are several tax credits and reductions that can be claimed once a radiant heat flooring system has been installed. It is a well established fact that radiant heating systems are more convenient, and more effective than conventional heating methods, while also saving money and energy, and helping the environment.
Making the decision to switch to radiant heating may cost a lot of money in the beginning, but experts agree that the long term benefits are well worth the initial investment.