There has been an increase in interest for underfloor heating recently as more of our customers seek a modern central heating solution. Underfloor heating comes with a variety of benefits that help reduce energy consumption as well as improve indoor air quality. Below is a breakdown of these benefits to help you understand why it could be a good solution for you.
Improved levels of energy efficiency
One of the biggest advantages of underfloor heating is the increased levels of energy efficiency. Compared to traditional radiators, underfloor heating is much more energy efficient due to the simple fact that the floor retains heat much better than radiators do. Conventional radiators, once turned off, become cold very quickly, unlike the floor, which holds the heat for much longer.
This means your boiler doesn’t need to continue to turn on to heat up the room. When your boiler doesn’t turn on as frequently you will be saving money on your energy bills as your boiler won’t need to continue to burn fuel to keep the room warm.
Consistent room temperature
Underfloor heating heats the entire room at the same time, unlike traditional radiators which can only heat the air around them. Not only that, it takes time for the heat generated from radiators to travel across the room. This means that you often have warmer and cooler areas within the room making, some areas less comfortable than others.
As underfloor heating heats the room evenly throughout the room, you will experience a much more consistent temperature and avoid any cooler, less comfortable areas.
Helps the fight against dust & improves air quality
Traditional radiators tend to create cooler areas at floor level, which are proven to be breeding grounds for dust mites and other small bacteria. Underfloor heating creates a warmer temperature across the entire floor. This warmer temperature is usually too hot for these mites and bacteria to breed, therefore greatly improving the air quality in your home.
This is especially beneficial to anyone who suffers from any respiratory illnesses such as asthma as there are less irritants in the air.
Ability to set different temperatures in different rooms
Traditional central heating systems often have only one central thermostat controlling the temperature for the whole house. Underfloor heating allows for individual thermostats to be installed into each room, permitting you to set different temperatures for different rooms.
This is just a selection of the main benefits that installing underfloor heating can bring. If you are interested in finding out more about how underfloor heating works and the additional benefits it has, get in touch and we’d be happy to assist!
