Radiant heat will result in lower operating costs than other systems. This is due to the following factors:
The Condensing Boilers used with radiant floor heat achieve up to 95% efficiency. Condensing boilers lower the temperature of the flue gas going through the heat exchanger enough to condense the water vapor present in the flue gasses. This results in latent heat of vaporization, which adds up to 10% overall efficiencies.
Lower Thermostat Settings in the home. Since in a warm air system the temperature at the ceiling is higher than the occupied zone (1-6 feet) higher thermostat settings are required to achieve comfort. With radiant floor heat, the opposite is true and a temperature of 63-65 degrees is comfortable.
Lower Thermostat Settings in the home. Since in a warm air system the temperature at the ceiling is higher than the occupied zone (1-6 feet) higher thermostat settings are required to achieve comfort. With radiant floor heat, the opposite is true and a temperature of 63-65 degrees is comfortable.
Zoning (Multiple thermostats) are typical thus the areas not being used can be maintained at a lower temperature the number of zones is determined by the system designer after consulting with the home owner.
Forced Air vs. Radiant Floor Heat
Condensing Boilers operate at low water temperatures. In a typical radiant concrete floor, 95 degree water is circulated; in a typical radiant wood floor, 110 to 120 degree water is circulated.
Forced Air vs. Radiant Floor Heat
Condensing Boilers operate at low water temperatures. In a typical radiant concrete floor, 95 degree water is circulated; in a typical radiant wood floor, 110 to 120 degree water is circulated.