Radiant floor heating is a luxury home heating process that places tubes of heated water under the flooring finish in your home. The heat that’s given off slowly rises into your favorite rooms, creating an even, economical heating solution. What’s more, the process works without using vents or blowing air, meaning it’s whisper-quiet, sanitary, and hypoallergenic. In this article, we’ll take an in-depth look at the key benefits of radiant floor heating and all the ways it’s superior to standard vents and forced air.
Energy-Efficiency
Radiant floor heating systems are more energy-efficient than traditional vent heating because they don’t need to be turned up as high to heat an entire room. Instead of heat blowing from one location, all surfaces emit a comfortable and uniform temperature. The average radiant heating household enjoys a 10% to 30% saving on their energy bills than their vent-using neighbors.
Cost-Saving & Incentives
In addition to the savings on energy bills, Oregon also offers several tax incentives for switching to a more environmentally-friendly way of heating your home. Portland General Electric offers a $200 instant discount for a heat pump installation and an $800 incentive for a ductless heat pump.
Whisper-Quiet
Conventional vents heat the air immediately around themselves first and then blow the air around the room. This leads not only to cold spots throughout the house but also to noise and dust. With radiant floor heating, there’s no need to push the warm air around. It is naturally rising all around you.
Safety
Radiators and baseboard vents are hot metal hazards for small children who are learning to crawl or walk. A radiant floor heating system never has exposed parts that might get in their way.
Better Air Quality
Since there’s no ductwork, pollen and other allergens do not enter your home through your heating system, and rooms do not share pet dander or dust.
As you can see, there is a myriad of reasons why radiant floor heating is better for your family than traditional vent heating. It is economical, good for the environment, silent, safe, and sanitary.
Find more reasons to love radiant heat by trying it out yourself. For any questions or a consultation, call The Earth Heating at (503) 788-7777.
