| Why Radiant Heat Is Better Than Forced Air Heat |
| Written by Jimmy Jeter |
| Saturday, 05 December 2009 08:35 |
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Unfortunately many people are never exposed to radiant heat so they can see how great it feels compared to the forced air systems in most houses. If you know what the gentle warming of the sun feels like, you know what radiant heat can feel like in your home. It is more expensive to install in houses than forced air though, and that is why builders now usually install it instead.
Unfortunately many people are never exposed to radiant heat so they can see how great it feels compared to the forced air systems in most houses. If you know what the gentle warming of the sun feels like, you know what radiant heat can feel like in your home. It is more expensive to install in houses than forced air though, and that is why builders now usually install it instead. If you want to have radiant heat as your main heating system throughout your house, it is best to have it installed right from the start as the house is being built. Because it has to be put in under the floors, this is hard to do with a home that is already built. If people still want it in a pre existing home, they usually only choose to have it put in a couple rooms. There are two kinds of radiant heat and they are very different systems. The first is hydronic and it is achieved by installing pipes beneath the floors that carry hot water back and forth that heats the floors. As you can imagine, this is a big undertaking because you are dealing with pipes and water and making sure nothing leaks. Hydronic heat is much easier to install in a house that is being built as opposed to one that has already been built. This is why most people opt for electric radiant heat which is much easier to install and less risky for future problems. Of the two kinds of radiant heat, electric radiant heat is also the cheapest to install. Electric radiant heat works similarly to a toaster in that electricity heats up metal coils and transmits heat. This type of heat is installed in existing homes using pads that carry the wires which are put in under the floor. The winter months can take a toll on a persons skin as the dry air is relentless and does daily damage as well as being uncomfortable. The forced air systems in many homes only make the situation worse as the warm dry air is circulated from room to room. Once you try radiant heat, you will immediately understand the different feeling it gives you and how wonderful an alternative it is to the common heating systems of today. About the Author: Are you wondering what the cost of radiant heating is? Please visit my site Installing Radiant Floor Heating to find the answer. |