Radiant Floor Heat

Cardinal Heating and Air Conditioning prides itself on delivering the most comfortable home environmental systems but what does it mean to be comfortable? When we ask this question of our clients the normal response is “we want the indoor environment to be the right temperature when we are in the space without having to think about it.” That makes sense. Comfort is “Just Right” without having to do anything or notice anything. At Cardinal Heating and Air Conditioning we have a unique ability to provide this with the combination of Radiant Floor Heating and Air Conditioning systems.

Radiant Floor heating systems have become very popular over the last decade in modern homes. It provides warm floors to keep us warm where we live and allows our body to react to the indoor environment the way it is most natural. This type of system while popular now has been around for thousands of years. However the ability to provide an indoor setting that creates that “Just right” feel requires several different skill sets that very few companies’ in this area can provide. Technologies have changed over the last two decades and it takes constant training and education to stay on the leading edge of advancements in the industry. With Licensed Plumbers, Electricians, and Sheet metal mechanics on staff we have all the skills to provide that “just right” feeling in your home..

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What is Radiant Floor Heat?

In a radiant floor heating system, a boiler, Geothermal Heat Pump, or Solar hot water heating system produces warm water that flows through tubes located underneath your floors. That warmth radiates up from the floors and warms everything it comes in contact with — including people. Radiant is compatible under any type of floor covering — carpet, wood, slate, tile, linoleum, and even concrete — making design possibilities endless. There are also many different installation methods that give us the ability use radiant floor heat in a variety of applications.

Ultimate Energy-efficient Comfort with Radiant Floor Heat

Hardwood_floors The water in a radiant system has a capacity to transport energy 3,500 times greater than air, so it can heat (and even cool) using less energy than a forced-air system. This amounts to greater comfort at a lower thermostat setting, which provides lower energy bills. In fact, more people are comfortable with radiant floor heating at a lower thermostat setting than with forced-air heating at a higher thermostat setting.

Additionally, a radiant heating system works in zones, allowing different areas of a home to heat at different temperatures. This allows typically chilly rooms, such as bathrooms, basements and entryways, to receive more heat when needed. At the same time, rooms with less traffic, such as a den or formal dining room, can be set to a lower thermostat setting, making the system even more energy-efficient.

Key Benefits of Radiant Floor Heating

Concentrates heat evenly near the floor where people are located.
Eliminates cold drafts that may be caused by fans Ideal for allergy sufferers because it doesn’t circulate dirt, dust or other airborne pollutants throughout a home.
Concealed under the floor for a more aesthetically pleasing environment.
Easily integrates with alternative energy sources, including geothermal and solar.
Can help a home earn LEED® points for reduced energy consumption Potentially saves up to 40% in energy costs.

Forced-air Heat vs. Radiant Heat

Radiant keeps heat near the floor where people are located so you are more comfortable and save money in the process.

Other Radiant Applications

Snow and Ice Melting: The concept of radiant floor heating can also make driveways and walkways clean and dry during the winter, eliminating the need for salting, sanding or shoveling. At Cardinal Heating & A/C we can install a snow and ice melt system that will help lower maintenance costs, reduce dangerous accidents associated with slippery walkways, extend the life of concrete and asphalt, and eliminate disturbing noise from snow blowers as well as the problem of tracking salt and sand into your home

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Why we use Uponor PEX Tubing

Uponor first introduced the world to cross linked polyethylene (PEX) tubing in the early 1970s. With more than 30 years of service — longer than any other PEX manufacturer in North America — Uponor PEX Has been able to stand the test of time and they continue to lead the radiant floor tubing industry.

For more information about Uponor PEX please see this brochure.

PEX is an acronym for cross linked polyethylene. Polyethylene is the raw material and the X refers to the cross linking of the polyethylene across its molecular chains. For an explanation of the different methods for creating PEX please click here.

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Radiant Floor Heat can be used in a variety of applications

Here are just a few of the installation methods that Cardinal Heating & A/C employs in order to provide our customers with the most cost effective way to heat their home. Contact us today in order to find out what application will best fit your needs.

slab_on_or_below_grade Uponor_Joist_Trak Uponor_Quick_Trak

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