Radiant Heating Whitney

An infrared radiator is a heat source that radiates energy in the form of infrared radiation. Objects in the space absorb this energy and warm up, which is why infrared radiators also tend to be called infrared heaters. They work like the sun, which also emits energy mostly in the infrared part of the spectrum. At least, they work like the sun when the sun is shining down directly onto something, not when its energy is spread out almost evenly (and much less intensely) over the surface of the Earth.

One of the primary benefits is that these radiant systems save energy. They use less energy than the average heating system. Sometimes, they even use less energy than the sum of all the parts. And what’s good for energy savings is good for savings on utility bills. Another benefit is better heat distribution. Radiant systems provide even heat across the entire room; no cold spots. They also happen to be quite. True, a forced-air system can be quiet if it uses a sound-dampening fan. But no sound at all is better than any sound.

The installation of radiant heating can be expensive, and it's usually at least partially because of the many different factors that can contribute to its overall cost. Chief among these is the choice of system type; electric and hydronic systems can cost very different amounts to install. Installation also needs to take into account the specific requirements of the property where the system will be used. For all these reasons, installation can range from $6 to $20 per square foot.

Installing radiant heating in an existing home is undoubtedly more difficult than doing so in a new build. That said, many homeowners in Whitney who are undertaking renovations opt for radiant heating because of the many benefits it confers. Of these, the most significant is probably the long-term comfort and energy efficiency of such systems. Compared to baseboard heaters, for example, the floorheating systems in my parents' house might use less than half the energy while delivering a much more even heating experience. And compared with using no electric space heaters at all—none of which my parents were using in the lead-up to last summer—these floor heaters are much more likely to accomplish the task they were designed for.

Indeed, there exist two predominant varieties of radiant heating systems: those utilizing electricity and those utilizing water. Electric radiant systems consist of electric cables or mats placed beneath floors. They warm not just the room but also the building's structure, since the materials used in a building invariably conduct some degree of electricity (and therefore heat). Hydronic systems, on the other hand, don't actually heat the air in a room. But they do warm the building's entire structure to a comfortable level.

Energy efficiency is a hallmark of radiant heating systems. They can provide the same quantity of heat to a room as conventional systems but usually operate at lower settings. The level of "comfort" in a space correlates closely to the way radiant systems turn room temperature into actual heat—unlike forced air, which works well but also can stir up dust and noise. "Most 'comfy' spaces are so because of radiant systems in the ceilings," says Molly McCarthy, assistant director of the Sustainable Energy Efficiency Initiative at the University of Texas at Austin.

Radiant heating is an environmentally friendly way to warm a home because it uses less energy to achieve the same effect. Hence, it allows warm-temperature settings to be used without impacting the overall carbon footprint associated with heating a home. Moreover, radiant heating can work very effectively with renewable energy technologies, like geothermal or solar water heating. These technologies can warm a substance and send it to a home's radiant heating system. Even in the absence of such renewable energy technologies, a geothermal system can provide hot water for a home's radiant heating setup.

Compared to other heating systems, radiant heating systems do not require much maintenance. For electric systems, you basically just check the controllers and thermostats now and then, and you are good to go. Hydronic systems are a different story; they can be just as efficient and well-functioning as electric systems, but if you don't keep an eye on the boiler and piping, you might end up with leaks that not only ruin your floors but also cost you in extra energy bills.

A properly kept radiant heating system can live for many decades, often 20-35 years or more. Several elements affect how long it lasts. The more obvious ones are the installation and the upkeep. If you had a poor installation, it doesn't matter how well you maintain the system; it won't last anywhere near its potential lifespan. Conversely, even if you have an excellent installation, the system won't reach its maximum lifespan if you don't maintain it well. And let's not forget the types of systems out there. Electric systems are different from hydronic systems in both function and upkeep. And they have their own longevity "issues" (for lack of a better word).

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