Electric Underfloor heating costs

When the systems are used in a well-insulated building the running costs of underfloor heating are usually very low, the thermostatic control in each room means that you only use just enough energy to maintain your desired room temperature. Taking a conservatory with an insulated floor as an example, electric underfloor heating will be more efficient than radiators due to the fact that you are using the whole floor as a low temperature radiant room heater.

Electric underfloor heating is also more efficient than radiators as well as other convected heat. The electric system does not require periodic maintenance but importantly 100% of the electrical energy is turned into heat energy, rather than being lost as exhaust gases or transfer trough pipes to radiators. . Electric underfloor heating stands out as an excellent choice, particularly where there is no mains gas supply, then you have a choice of oil or LPG.

02 Feb 2010

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