Electric Underfloor heating is more hygienic
Other heating methods act like dust traps, creating draughts that spread dust, pollen, and germs, causing major health problems for asthma and allergy sufferers. Underfloor heating reduces draughts and dries wet floors quickly, reducing the moisture dust mites need to survive, while maintaining a healthy level of humidity.
Better air quality
The results of switching to underfloor heating can be astounding.
As a result, people who suffer from respiratory illnesses such as asthma will feel far more comfortable with this kind of heating option.
Low maintenance costs
Perhaps one of the most popular reasons why people choose to install underfloor heating is simply because it very rarely ever requires any form of maintenance once it has been fitted.
Because there are no moving parts, there is nothing to maintain, making the lifetime cost very low and it is quiet.
Energy efficiency
Underfloors draught-free heat is evenly distributed throughout the room. As it gently rises from the floor, it warms the air at the living level.
Because the floor itself is heated it retains heat far better than traditional radiators and heat lamps which cool down very quickly when turned off, causing the heat they’ve produced to evaporate rapidly.
Independent tests have shown that when feet are warm, the air temperature can be lower without affecting overall comfort. The thermostat can be set to four degrees lower than conventional heating methods while providing the same comfort levels, reducing energy costs by 10-40%.
Electric Underfloor heating: What to consider
Underfloor heating is compatible with most floor finishes:
Stone, ceramic and porcelain floor finishes are perfect for electric underfloor heating because they have a high thermal mass and high thermal conductivity, delivering radiant heat quickly and retaining heat well.
Carpet
and underlay with a combined tog value of up to 2.5 can be used effectively with underfloor heating.
Laminate and vinyl
floor finishes perform extremely well with underfloor heating and are becoming increasingly popular.
Engineered timber
is a great option for use with underfloor heating as its structural stability allows it to perform well with fluctuating temperatures. We always recommend to check the manufacturer's recommended maximum floor surface temperature to ensure your floor type is suitable for use with an electric underfloor heating system.
Which type of thermostat should you use?
Thermotouch 4.3dC dual control. Connect to WiFi and control from anywhere!
Choosing the right thermostat for your home is a very important part of choosing your underfloor heating system. One of the biggest causes of wasted energy from any underfloor heating system is a poor or non-existent heating schedule. There are two main types of thermostat:
Manual thermostats
are economical to buy and have simple controls.
Programmable thermostats
adjust the temperature of your underfloor heating system automatically throughout the day. All of our thermostats operate via floor sensors for accurate control and floor temperature regulation. Our newest thermostat the Thermotouch 4.3dC is Thermogroup's first thermostat to control your underfloor heating and an additional appliance such as a towel rail or mirror de-mister!