Nuheat Mats or Hydronic Heating?
If you’re interested in installing an in floor heating system in your home, you have two general options: electric flooring and hydronic heating. There are many reasons why many customers choose Nuheat mats over a hydronic heating system:
1) Set up costs and complications. Nuheat radiant bathroom floor heating mats are very easy to install. You don’t have to be taking part in a big remodeling or renovation project to install your electric flooring, either. Generally, as long as you can access your floor joists, you can install electric floor warming. For many do-it-yourselfers, it is a simple weekend project. To install your Nuheat in floor heating system, simply choose the right system for your floor, unroll the mats, install them underneath your floors, and hook them up to the thermostat and electrical supply. Radiant Nuheat systems come with complete instructions that show you exactly what to do step by step. In contrast, hydronic in floor heating systems usually require the help of contractors and engineers, and usually require extensive renovation and remodeling, since the tubes that carry water underneath your floors need to be installed, a process which generally requires you to rip up your flooring.
2) Performance. Nuheat radiant floor heating mats offer excellent efficiency and performance. Nuheat electric flooring offers an even, comfortable heat. There is no heat loss experienced, ensuring that you enjoy energy efficiency as well as comfort. The quality of hydronic flooring can also be quite high, as water tubes can be installed underneath the entire flooring surface.
3) Maintenance. Nuheat radiant floor heating mats require no maintenance. In contrast, many hydronic floor systems require yearly maintenance. In addition, hydronic in floor heating systems can experience leaks of water, requiring more maintenance.
4) Simple warranties. Your radiant Nuheat system is manufactured by one US company, ensuring that if anything goes wrong there is only one company to deal with. In general, with hydronic systems, there are multiple warranties covering the multiple parts that go into creating one heating system. If something goes wrong, it can be harder to determine who to call. Another advantage of an electric floor warming system is that Nuheat offers one of those comprehensive warranties in the business, ensuring years of hassle-free heating for your home.
If you are trying to decide between radiant floor heating mats and hydronic heating, you will want to consider your budget and your needs. Electric flooring is far simpler and less expensive to install and requires virtually no maintenance. If electricity costs are high in your area, hydronic heating may be less expensive in the long run, although regular maintenance and installation costs can defray the savings.