What is Radiant Heat?Radiant heat is a unique transfer of energy that naturally searches out colder objects to warm. Instead of rising like warm air, radiant heat starts by warming the coldest and closest objects from its source. This is why radiant heating systems are generally placed under floors. The Comfort of Radiant HeatHave you ever strolled barefoot along the beach on a sunny day and felt the warm sand underneath your feet? Or held a warm mug? If so, then you have felt radiant heat. Objects absorb radiant heat until they are the same temperature as the heat source, after which the heat slowly escapes to other areas that are colder.
Radiant heat provides a luxurious warmth that needs to be experienced to be appreciated. If you've never felt the comfort of radiant floor heating, try to find a friend or neighbor who has a floor heating system and check it out. You'll be glad you did. Radiant Heat vs. Forced Air SystemsA good example is a car that offers two types of heat. The first is from the heating vents (forced hot air) and the other is from heated seats (radiant heat). Both contribute to warming the environment yet their qualities are very different. Forced hot air from the vents tends to be dry, dusty and even loud. Conversely, heated seats are comfortable, quiet and extremely effective.
Radiant floor heating systems quietly generate heat that radiates outward to other objects to ultimately warm the room. Floor heating systems from Warmzone are the best in their class and extremely efficient. The radiant heating systems are fully programmable, and each zone or room can be controlled separately with a programmable thermostat so you have precise control of heating your home as you see fit. Radiant floor heating is very versatile and safe and can be installed under hardwood, laminates, ceramic tile and most other types of flooring.
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 GFCI breaker for safety right at
the power source. They are available in 110 or 220
voltage. The line-voltage products we recommend are
ComfortTile and Warmzone In-Slab
heat cables. To view an image demonstrating the effectiveness of radiant heat warming a room compared to a forced air system, click on Radiant Heat vs. Forced Air.
Learn more about Warmzone's Radiant Heat Products and Services.
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