Keeping Radiant Floor Heating Energy Efficient
One of the biggest concerns many people will have when it comes to radiant floor heating is the efficiency. They often naturally assume that heating an entire floor space is going to cost more than heating radiator which looks far smaller. However, this is not the case. Studies have shown that radiant heating like this can use up to 52% less energy which over time can equate to a huge saving on an electricity bill. Of course, exactly how much energy and money a person saves depends entirely on their ability to retain heat. It is often the case that older houses with inefficient insulation will typically cost more to heat, regardless of which type of heating method is chosen, simply because of their design.
So long as a homeowner is confident in their insulation, then radiant heat should be able to heat the ambient temperature in a more subtle way which allows a person to feel comfortable at a lower temperature. To achieve the same effect, a traditional heat system would have to use one radiator to a maximum and then wait for the ambient temperature to rise. With underfloor heating, this process happens naturally, and with minimal power usage.
Further savings can be made due to the fact that floor heating can be controlled room by room. This allows people to turn down or turn off heating in rooms that aren’t frequently used, or are large and thus take longer to heat. If a person observes the principles, they could make up to a 15% energy saving on their bills.