Floor heating systems have come a long way since the time Russian churches had ovens in their basements and heating pipes attached to the walls and floors. Thanks to electricity we can now have warm floors at a reduced cost and without having to overhaul our homes. Modern electric floor heat systems are more of mats which have enclosed heating elements. They are so well disguised that anyone will think that they are just a normal part of the floor. This system produces radiant floor heat which circulates and evenly heats up the whole room thus invalidating the need for a separate ceiling heater.
electric floor heat mats are a nice option in that the process of circulating heat up to the ceiling does not dry the air hence the room occupants are spared any breathing discomfort. Further, as the system is installed in the floor we will have an even surface which allows the full use of the floor’s surface area. If you are thinking of the installation costs involved you will be pleased to note that the floor warming mats do not require any special skills - in fact the best of them come with DIY instructions. Installation should also not take a long time as they are fast and easy to set up and so it is just the other work i.e. moving furniture that may take a while.
For them interested in the electric floor heating concept, the mats heat up the room through the principle of electrical resistance. The heat first circulates through the floor span and on it thus retaining enough heat, and it then radiates the heat to all other surfaces of the room including the ceiling thus acting as a ceiling heater. Once all surfaces are heated, the process shifts to even the temperature of the room. This is better ensured via thermostats that sense the heat temperature of the room. Talking of being environmentally-friendly, first remember that this floor cum ceiling heater is electric current based hence there are no risks of greenhouse or carbon monoxide emissions thus further protecting the family from any poisoning.
The temperature distribution in a normal room without an electric floor heating system can be depicted as follows; the floor is the coldest, the mid-wall span is cool, and the near ceiling is warm. By installing an electric floor heat mat we can be able to maintain even temperatures across these different heat zones of the room with so much efficiency and without necessitating the presence of a ceiling heater. What’s more, the system does not bring about any discomforts of noise as is characteristic of other heaters. The system can be automated using timers so as to only operate when the room is in use. |
