Underfloor heating as we know is quickly becoming one of the most popular ways to heat your home. It allows for more wall space and radiates the heat quicker, keeping a room warm for longer. With this in mind, it’s no surprise that a lot of people are now investing in underfloor heating for their home because it’s so cost-effective energy-wise.
You may or may not be aware that there are two different types of underfloor heating. These are electric and water, the question is, which one is right for you?
Let’s find out.
Electric Underfloor Heating
If you decide to go with electric water underfloor heating then it will come as either a cable-based or heated mat system. They will both use the same methods to work effectively which will convert energy into warmth which will radiate around the room. The mats will have paper-thin wires attached to a mat rolled out onto the subfloor. Cables are installed in or on the subfloor and are a free-form type of wiring rather than ones stuck to a pre-prepared mat.
Water Underfloor Heating
This method involves pumping water to a temperature that’s determined by the boiler or heat pump you have installed, through pipes under the floor. These can also be referred to as circuits, and these will be laid beneath or on the subfloor - below your actual flooring.
So, which one is best for your home?
It all depends on what you’re working on. If it’s for a renovation job then electric might be the way to go because it doesn’t increase the floor height, and the equipment used doesn’t create a build-up under your flooring. If you’re only having this type of heating in a couple of rooms, electric underfloor heating is ideal.
Work with what is best for your project - could it be water?
If this type of system is going to be more of a commitment for you then this is perfect, and it’s especially good for new-builds. This type of heating system is ideally suited to a home where it will be the main source of energy. Water underfloor heating will also involve the installation of a layer of screed. There are hydronic systems available too, so our best advice would be to discuss the best options with a professional plumbing engineer.
Hometech Heating & Plumbing - Underfloor Heating Experts
So now you know the difference between water and electric underfloor heating - if you have any further questions, why not get in touch and we’ll be happy to help. If you’d like to hire us for your underfloor heating project you won’t be disappointed. We’re all trained, qualified and experienced and registered as gas safe. Give us a call today.