Myth 1- Floor heating is more expensive than radiators.
The price to install underfloor heating may be slightly higher than the installation of standard conventional radiators. However, underfloor heating is a long term investment. Floor heating is more energy efficient and a mandatory requirement in houses where heat exchange pumps are being used. Underfloor heating generates lower energy bills and overall system costs in comparison to radiators.
Myth 2 - A house with underfloor heating still needs radiators to get warm.
Radiant floor heating generates more than enough heat to create a very comfortable ambient temperature. Heat is evenly distributed and radiates over the entire floor surface. Heat rises from the floor upwards giving the room a consistent warmth. By distributing heat in this effective way the floor heating thermostat can be set to a lower temperature and still easily maintain a comfortable interior warmth. In addition, the furniture and contents of the room also takes on the ambient temperature increasing the comfort of the room.
Myth 3 -Underfloor heating takes longer to heat up a house so the temperature never stays consistent
Electric floor heating works almost as quickly as radiators to heat a room. Hydronic systems are slower to initially heat up a room than radiators. Heat is not instantly felt because the water in the floor pipes needs to bring the entire floor up to temperature. Modern smart thermostats make configuring your floor heating system to your lifestyle and needs easy, convenient and energy efficient.
Myth 4 - Underfloor heating makes your feet swell
In the early days of poor window and house insulation floor heating could be set too high to compensate for the loss of heat in the house. This resulted in a floor that was too hot and caused feet to swell. Modern insulation materials and building practices coupled with the ability to monitor and program floor heating temperatures have eliminated foot swelling. In fact, adding a heat pump to the system can also provide floor cooling. A huge benefit in the hot summer months.
Myth 5 - Underfloor heating is unhealthy
Underfloor heating prevents the circulation of dust particles that cause allergies and sickness. The home has a better humidity level and benefits from a healthier environment with fewer dust mites and mould which is beneficial to people with allergies and respiratory issues. In addition, there are no radiators to clean and maintain and more space to configure your furniture.