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How warm is a radiant heated floor?

A heated floor normally “feels” neutral. Its surface temperature is usually less than our body temperature, although the overall sensation is one of comfort. Only on very cold days when the floor is called on for maximum output will it actually feel warm. Radiant floor temperatures are far more pleasant than being buffeted by hot-then-cool breezes, which are often associated with forced air furnaces.

Will a radiant heated floor lower my energy costs?

According to the Radiant Panel Association, most homeowners can accrue energy savings of 10% to 30%; for commercial installations, savings of up to 60% or greater are possible.

Can a radiant floor heating be zoned?

Yes. In fact most hydronic systems have zoning controls that can regulate the level of heat delivered to a particular room or area of the floor.

 

Go Green!

Benefits of Geothermal

The biggest benefit of GHPs (Geothermal Heat Pump) is that they use 25%–50% less electricity than conventional heating or cooling systems. This translates into a GHP using one unit of electricity to move three units of heat from the earth. According to the EPA, geothermal heat pumps can reduce energy consumption—and corresponding emissions—up to 44% compared to air-source heat pumps and up to 72% compared to electric resistance heating with standard air-conditioning equipment. GHPs also improve humidity control by maintaining about 50% relative indoor humidity, making GHPs very effective in humid areas.

Geothermal heat pump systems allow for design flexibility and can be installed in both new and retrofit situations. Because the hardware requires less space than that needed by conventional HVAC systems, the equipment rooms can be greatly scaled down in size, freeing space for productive use. GHP systems also provide excellent “zone” space conditioning, allowing different parts of your home to be heated or cooled to different temperatures.

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