Radiant Heating Systems

Some of the major advantages of the radiate heating system are:

• Separate Heating Zones
• Saves Money
• Healthier
• Quiet
• Safe

When our experienced tech installs your radiant heating system you can divide the system into several heating zones. This will give you the homeowner control over the temperature that is best for certain areas. Those rooms that are not in constant use would require less heat. Not only will the divided zone system save you money on your bill, but also assist in setting a more personalized setting for the person in the room. We all are different and seem to feel comfortable at various temperatures. The individual zone units give that availability of personalization of not being too hot and not too cold, but just right.  Radiant heat is considered to be healthier as to not aggravate any allergies or any respiratory ailments that some family members may have. There is no air that is blown out of vents into the rooms. With radiant heat, you won’t see dust flying around when you hear the system kick on. Unlike most heating systems, you will hear when the system kicks on to heat up the home. With radiant heat, the systems warm the room by heating the air in the room gradually. All floor radiant heating systems are designed with safety elements that prevent overheating and that protect against moisture and damage. Most units will come with a warranty, which includes durability to last for years.

Various Types of Radiant Heat System Options

Baseboard Heat One of the various options for radiant heat systems would be the baseboards systems. This is the quickest and easiest to install. Our professional tech can review the many types and designs regarding baseboard units. The correct size to heat your rooms adequately will have to be determined by our well trained technician. The baseboard heat system can be totally run by electric, with no water involved at all. This would just involve electric wiring installation and the actual baseboards placement. Placement of your baseboard heaters is very important to get the ultimate out of your heating system. There is a hydronic baseboard system as well where there is a broiler involved that heats the water that runs through the baseboards installed in each room. Radiant Floor Heating Systems Installing an under floor radiant heating system entails more expense, construction and expertise consulting from our knowledgeable Plumbers 911 tech. There are various types of floor radiant heating systems and the type of floor that you will utilize in your home will help determine the best system for you. The many floor types that are available for radiant heating systems are:

• Ceramic Tile
• Stone Tile
• Laminate
• Wood
• Vinyl
• Wall-to-Wall Carpet

The radiant floor heating system can be a hydronic system utilizing the heating of water that runs through the pipes installed under your flooring. The other option that our tech at Plumbers 911 can help you understand better is the electric radiant floor heating system. This is basically an electric heating cable that can be installed beneath your finished flooring. The preferred use of the electrical radiant heating system is used for mostly tiled floors as in the bathrooms.

Radiant Wall Heating Systems

There also various radiant heating systems that include wall panels. These systems are available in hydronic and electric as well. One consideration with the hydronic type wall panel is the possibility of leaks, anytime you are dealing with water then leaks are a necessary consideration.

Old-Fashioned Radiators

These systems are usually only found in older homes and are not considered to be very efficient. This type of radiant heat heats up water into steam, unlike the more current radiant heat systems. Most of this type of radiant heat have been updated with either the baseboard radiant heat system or the radiant floor heating systems. With so many options of products, health and cost; the best advantage you have is to have our professional techs with Plumbers 911 on your side. They will walk you through all the possibilities with your radiant heating system you are contemplating for your home. Our knowledge and experience can save you money and time on what the perfect radiant heating system would be for you. Let Plumbers 911 help heat your home as proficiently as possible- making it warm and toasty.