Why You Need a Floor Heater in Your Home

As much as we don’t want to admit it, cooler weather is on the horizon. But just because the temperatures will drop soon, doesn’t mean you need to be uncomfortable. Aside from radiant heating, a great way to stay toasty during the cooler months is to invest in a floor heater. Between having cleaner air and lowering energy bills, floor heaters have many perks:

Reduce allergies. Floor heating as opposed to radiant heating can be especially beneficial for people who suffer from allergies. Since you’re not using a forced air system, you are less likely to blow allergens into and around your home. Not to mention you won't have to deal with all that dust that gets blown around too.

Be flexible with furniture. If all your heat is coming from radiant heating, then you need to be careful as to not block vents and baseboards. Choosing a floor heater, on the other hand, means you don’t have to worry as much about strategically placing your couch and chairs far from walls just to maximize air flow.

Evenly distribute heat. It's common for heaters to warm up one spot of your home but not another. However, when you install heated floors, you can rest assured that your heat will be evenly distributed. 

Lower energy costs. Heating your floors is energy-efficient, which means you'll have more control over your energy bills at the end of each month. When used in conjunction with other heating methods, floor heaters can help you stay cozy, which is a major benefit if you’re trying to save money.

At New York Plumbing and Sewer Rooter, we offer long list of heating services including wall furnaces, boilers, hot water heaters, heat pumps, thermostats and floor heaters. To learn more about these services and more, give us a call at 516.874.7937 or visit our website.

Floor Heating Benefits for Your Home

Considering installation of floor heating in your home? As a homeowner it is important to understand the various benefits that come with the projects you are about to undertake.

Floor heating (typically referred to as radiant heating) is specifically advantageous for people with allergies. Since it is not a forced air heating system, it does not blow allergens into the home. Plus, it is more efficient for this reason because it eliminates duct losses.

Other benefits of radiant floor heating include the following:

• You can place furniture anywhere in the room since there are no vents or baseboards involved.
• The even distribution of heat throughout the room creates an optimal level of warmth.
• This energy efficient alternative allows you to maintain lower energy costs than other heating methods. 

For more on floor heating visit Energy.Gov and Red Beacon. 

At New York Plumbing and Sewer Rooter we handle a comprehensive list of heating services including wall furnaces, boilers, hot water heaters, heat pumps, thermostats and more. For heating services and to receive your free estimate, call us today at 516.874.7937.