Our team embraces innovative hydronic technologies, with the aim of delivering our clients unmatched thermal comfort. LEARN MORE, CLICK BELOW on our published articles on home heating and technologies: Radiant heating systems offer better control of both temperature and humidity improving the health of indoor living environments. Numerous studies have demonstrated the health connection of temperature and humidity to the growth and propagation of mold, mildew, mites, viruses and other disease-causing pathogens. Temperature improvements are likely attributed to reduced air temperature stratification as well as more even heat distribution throughout each space. Research presented in the Sustainable Energy Technologies and Assessments Journal revealed radiant heating systems positively contribute to improved indoor air quality through better temperature and humidity control. Additionally, homes with hard surfaces such as hardwood, tile, and stone, provide a conductive media transferring warmth to the feet creating a cozy feeling. Because radiant heat systems use all three heat transfer mechanisms, air stratification is negligible and in nearly all cases imperceivable to an occupant, delivering superior comfort. Stratification occurs in air through a convective process, where colder air tends to fall to the floor and warmer air rises to the ceiling creating a noticeable temperature difference in a room. Temperature stratification is a common comfort problem associated with traditional gas furnaces, air-handlers, and packaged heat pumps.
The United State Department of Energy (DOE) finds hydronic floor systems are the most cost-effective radiant heating system for cold climates. Hydronic heating systems, such as heated floors, use all three forms of heat transfer leading to significant improvements in heat transfer, achieve much higher energy efficiencies, and deliver superior comfort. Traditional gas furnaces, air-conditioners, and even heat pumps use only one form of heat transfer, convection. The most recognizable example is the heat felt when standing directly in the sun. Finally, radiation occurs by electromagnetic waves, but unlike convection and conduction, does not require any material to transfer heat from one location or another. Convection is the primary means of conventional heating and cooling systems. As heated air or water travel from one location to another heat is transferred from the warmer fluid to the cooler surroundings. Convective heat transfer happens through fluids, either liquid or gases. A common example of conduction is placing a solid pan on a heated stove surface, heat transfer from the cooktop to the pan through direct contact. Conduction occurs normally through solids, when heat moves from one object to another by direct contact. These tenants of physics apply to how heating and cooling systems work. All electric homes receive preferential rates and special winter pricing – (available by most electric utilities)Īccording to the University of Wisconsin, heat moves from warmer objects to cooler objects, in one of three ways, conduction, convection, and radiation.Reduced utility bills owing to combined energy savings of highly efficient heat source and hydronic distribution.Significant electricity savings – (hydronic circulator pumps can be 90% more energy efficient than fan motors).Cheaper method of heat distribution – (heat capacity of water is 3,500 times more than air).Radiant heating systems are a proven technology – (been successfully used for more than 100 years).Compatible with various heat sources – (water-to-water geothermal heat pumps preferred, or gas boilers).Tubing is concealed behind surfaces – (never detracts home décor or interferes with furniture placement).
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