Electric Radiant Heat

Do you dream of having a home where you can comfortably sit or play with your kids on the floor even in the cold winter months? Do you want to go barefoot upon entering your home after a long day of work at the office? If you said yes, then choosing an electric radiant heat system is perfect for you and your family.

Electric radiant heat is popularly used for heating homes and buildings. Together with the hydronic system, this type of heating system is considered among the most energy efficient and environment friendly.

The electric radiant heat system is unique in its own way. It is available in a thin mat type with coils attached to it for easier installation. It works like an electric blanket but this type warms the floor instead to keep the occupants in the home warm during cold weather. This one is ideal for a do-it-yourself project.

Another way of installing this type of heating system is by putting wires molded with plastic in zigzag manner beneath the floor before pouring on concrete or putting the tiles. This is compatible with most materials such as stone, concrete and ceramic tiles. But if youre not keen on doing it yourself with the help of kits, you can always hire a professional electrician or heating contractor to assist you in this project.

Radiant heat systems can serve as either your primary or secondary source of heat. This type is ideally used in individual rooms such as the bathroom, kitchen, basement and entranceway instead of the entire floor space of the house which can lead to high electric bills. The main advantage of electric radiant heating is the even temperature it provides to a particular interior space. The heat level remains constant amid low temperatures so you and the other members of your family are comfortable all the time. Temperature can also be controlled when needed.

In addition, this home heating option is eco friendly because it has less carbon emissions. And since there is no moving air circulating in your home, the health of your family is protected. This only means that there are no dust, allergens and other airborne particles that can cause allergies.

Another thing is that when your home uses multiple thermostats, you can save on electricity by lowering the thermostats in rooms that are not used. You can take advantage as well of the off peak electricity rates offered by the utility company in your area.

Compared to the other traditional heating systems that warm the air from the top, radiant heat starts from the floor and rises to warm objects and people. The heat is directed towards the objects and when absorbed, it radiates back the heat to other objects.

Other than the flooring, pre-built radiant panels can also be mounted to the walls, ceilings notably behind the ceiling board as well as driveways and even sidewalks. When used on the driveway, you will free yourself from the burden of shoveling snow whenever winter time comes.