Underfloor heating is on the rise as customers realise the advantages of underfloor over conventional radiator systems. Underfloor heating is a means of heating a whole property through the installation of underfloor heating pipe within your floor, this carries warm water to discharge heat into your rooms from below.
Our promise is to always be fair honest and open on pricing. Underfloor Heating can vary so much based on your requirements it would be unfair of us to mislead you with an ambiguous price. Therefore, we carry out a full on-site survey before giving you our best price.
So how is underfloor heating different to radiators? Radiators rely on convection currents; underfloor heating radiates heat. Convection currents serve to heat the air in the room, where underfloor heating’s radiating heat aims to heat the objects in the room, allowing you to feel the benefit of the heat more.
The result of this is that you can experience a more evenly distributed and comfortable level of heat, particularly as you can easily control the heat with a thermostat. With radiators you can sometimes experience an uncomfortable level of heat, with the air becoming dry, underfloor heating helps to conserve the moisture in the air, preserving a more comfortable atmosphere.
With regards to the thermostats used in conjunction with underfloor heating, they differ from more conventional temperature controls where there is only one central thermostat. With underfloor heating you can conveniently program individual room temperatures, meaning that you need not unnecessarily heat certain rooms, and can meet each individual room's heating requirements (you can even control your heating from your smartphone!). The result is not only an improved level of comfort but can also produce a significant saving compared to radiator systems.
Heat pumps are a renewable energy product, sourcing energy from the air or ground, and aim to efficiently pump this heat throughout the underfloor system. These pumps can supply domestic heated water of up to 60˚C, while supplying a lower, and more efficient, temperature throughout the underfloor pipes. Underfloor heating works with the heat pump to supply a controlled level of heat throughout the system, efficiently regulating according to the user’s heating requirements.
Underfloor heating requires limited maintenance once installed. Through conducting pressure testing to cut the possibility of leaks, you can be assured that the underfloor pipes will not need to be dug back up again once properly laid. Maintenance is something which can lead to costly and inconvenient call out fees, and the potential cost of repairs, underfloor heating can save you money down the line, as well as on your heating bills.
Convection heating currents can serve to aggravate asthma sufferers and people who may have dust allergies since the currents circulate and distribute a greater level of dust throughout the room and household. Underfloor heating supplies a cleaner radiant heat causing less discomfort to sufferers.
The convenience of underfloor heating lies in its ability to meet your heating needs in an efficient and cost-effective manner; also offering a more comfortable home environment for everyone. Radiators of course are still a practical means of heating your home and are often used in conjunction with underfloor heating, this gives individuals still greater choice when choosing a heating solution.
Whether you are looking to service your boiler, replace your boiler or move from ‘oil to gas’ it is essential to find the right heating engineer to undertake any work. A professional heating engineer will provide you with all the information and advice you need to consider your options. They will supply quotes and provide peace of mind that all work is carried out to proper standards.
It is essential you use a Gas Safe registered engineer to install, service or check gas appliances including boilers. To carry out work on gas installations and appliances safely and legally, gas engineers must be on the Gas Safe Register.
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