electric radiant heat

When an electric radiant heat system is turned on, energy is forced through a conductive material to create resistance or heat. For most areas an electric line-voltage system is used. These systems use a special thermostat that has an integrated breaker for safety right at the power source. They are available in 110 or 220 voltage.
Low-voltage systems use the same voltages and consume the same amount of power as line-voltage products. The main difference is the use of a step-down transformer which reduces the voltage supplied to the heating materials. Due to their safe low-voltage current (8-30v) products like Zmesh can be nailed and stapled down to secure the product to the floor and are therefore useful for installation under hardwood and carpet. The low-voltage product we recommend is Zmesh.
All of our electric radiant heating systems offer you a choice of a thermostat that is controlled by a floor sensor to measure floor temperature or with an ambient sensorto control the actual temperature in a specific room. Radiant heat can be used and controlled as a primary source of heat or used as a supplemental heating source to add comfort to your living spaces

Dreaming of a new master bath? Wishing for a kitchen makeover? When you are considering remodeling a bathroom or kitchen, you probably think of fixtures or appliances as the most important parts. However, the heating system is also crucial to consider! We’d like to suggest that you look into implementing electric radiant heat.
It’s simply a thin electric mat installed in thin-set cement. This electric mat is controlled by a timer-thermostat To install this type of heating is very cost effective, especially when you consider how much money you’ll save on your heating bill. For example, when installed in an average-sized bathroom, it will operate on less than 10 cents a day of electricity. You’ll soon find that electric radiant heat systems are incredibly economical. They are made of a heat resistant wire that serpentines over a supporting material. They are safe, relatively easy to install, and extremely energy efficient.
Lastly, there’s another major plus to electric radiant heat: amazing comfort. Having electric radiant heat in the floor increases our comfort by bringing the heat to our feet, which leaves the air at head level cooler. This scenario creates the perfect level of comfort.
Electric Radiant Heat Tip: If you are remodeling 1 to 5 rooms, electric radiant heat is the perfect solution. It’s inexpensive, and easy enough to install that most any DIY remodeler could install it.

You probably heaved a big sigh of relief when you raked that last leaf into that last pile and bagged it up or put it in the mulch pile. You figured you were done caring for your lawn until next spring, right? Well, just because it’s wintertime doesn’t mean you can’t protect your garden or lawn. In the colder months, heating systems are the best option to melt the ice and to protect your landscaping. Electric Radiant Heat systems like heated driveways do more than just melt snow and ice from driveways and sidewalks. They also help preserve your landscaping while avoiding the use of harmful salt and chemicals.
The potential damage done to lawns and landscaping by salt spread over asphalt and sidewalks to melt the ice is notable. The sodium chloride burns the plants and gets absorbed by the plants’ root systems. This just means you’ll have damage to repair in the springtime — so easily avoided with the use of heating systems.
The solution isn’t to use alternate “ice-melt” products, which don’t work as effectively as outdoor heating systems. You see, these systems don’t use any harmful chemicals, and they melt the ice so effectively that you don’t have to do any of the work.
Electric Radiant Heat tip: These heating systems are state of the art but easy to install for any contractor or do-it-yourself expert.

Even those more-capable-than-most do it yoruselfers might think that electric radiant heat is difficult and time-consuming to install, and has the risk of uneven heating spacing – but times have changed since those early days of the radiant heat technology, and it’s easier than you would imagine. Let’s get you up-to-date on how many improvements have been made to electric radiant heat, contributing to it fast becoming a popular choice for energy-efficient and cost-efficient home heating.
It used to be that electric radiant heat was, once upon a time, supplied as one long continuous length of cable with the consumer having to weave the cable up and down the floor at a pre-determined spacing and making a return loop to complete the circuit.
However, recent and improved designs in electric radiant heat cables have a built-in return meaning that you only have one end to connect instead of having to close the circuit by bringing each end of the cable back to the thermostat. Far from complicated to install, electric radiant heat cable mats have taken the hard work out of the install by having the radiant heating cable already pre-spaced on to a nylon mesh and all you have to do is simply start at your thermostat location and roll it out over the floor until it’s all used up.

Raise your hand if your list of home improvements including upgrading the heating system for a small space in your home. You’ve probably been putting that project off, thinking that a traditional heating system may cost you far more than it’s worth. This is almost always the case for those who may live in small or older homes and apartments. Older homes often times don’t have the necessary heating ducts needed to install a traditional forced air system, and installing these ducts is very expensive. Due to the cost associated with installing these systems, many people choose not to heat smaller rooms and instead suffer through the winter, chilly and miserable. However, there is a very cost-effective and efficient solution to this problem: electric radiant heat.

Electric radiant heat systems are very cost-effective solutions for smaller spaces (1-5 rooms) because they are easy to install and have a very low start-up cost. An electric thermostat is all that is required and costs only about $100-$200.

Another advantage of electric radiant floor heating over a warm-water system is the floor build up or height. Floor build up can be from as little as 2mm. The electric cables are usually installed onto an insulation board or directly onto the subfloor or padding (under carpet or laminate), then the floor covering is placed directly over the heating system or thinset.

Electric Radiant Heat Tip: Your electric radiant heat system could use 30% less fuel than the average new forced air heating system

Honestly, we could talk about the increased comfort and significant efficiency benefits of electric radiant heat until the cows come home. What else makes it such a great option for your home heating? Another huge benefit to electric radiant heat is that, unlike with central heating and air, with radiant heat you can zone different areas of the house to fit your lifestyle. Some of our customers use one thermostat per floor, while others separate bedroom areas and living spaces.

It’s also worth mentioning the allergen-reducing qualities of electric radiant heat. Radiant heat reduces dust mites and airborne allergens by 60%-90%. No other heating system reduces allergies as effectively as electric radiant heat.

You’ll find dramatic fuel savings and a greater level of comfort with an electric radiant heat system, and could use 30% less fuel than the average new forced air heating system. Installing a high efficiency air conditioning system will result in dramatic energy savings year-round.

Electric Radiant Heat Tip: Don’t forget to factor in the increased property value aspect to incorporating an electric radiant heat system to your home. Use radiant to heat your garage, melt ice from your roof, or melt snow from your driveway. A well-designed installation will add more value to your home than the cost of the package.