The type of radiant heat provided from electric floor heating is not dangerous at all in fact it s actually healthier than forced air systems because it doesn t unnecessarily circulate allergens and dust particulates.
Is radiant floor heat more efficient than forced air.
Radiant heat is much more efficient than forced air and after the initial cost of installation these systems will save you money on your energy bills every month.
This type of radiant heat is most commonly used to retrofit a single room especially a bathroom or kitchen in an older house or building.
Imagine comfortably walking barefoot on wood or tile floors in the dead of winter.
Because the heating panels are.
On the other hand radiant heat is up and coming in its popularity thanks to its high levels of energy efficiency.
A radiant floor system solves all of the inefficiencies inherent in forced air systems with some studies showing that they are as much as 30 percent more efficient.
In fact preliminary results from an nahb research center study would prove the contrary.
Meanwhile hydronic radiant heating whereby heated water.
You ll also get increased comfort because temperatures stay consistent.
Cons of radiant heat.