Hydronics Installation & Repair in Utah: Radiant Floor Heating
We’re Northern Utah’s Go-To Source For Hydronic Radiant Floor Heating!
The Beehive Team is proud to be the go-to source for all sorts of northern Utah homeowner needs, and in recent years we’ve become a local leader in hydronic radiant floor heating system installations and repairs. Floor heating technology has come a very long way in the past ten years, so it’s no secret how there’s been a significant increase in demand among homebuilders and contractors for radiant heating installations. Some of the most recent developments include energy-efficient, ultra-clean, and durable hydronic radiant floor heating, and embedding heating elements into your home’s floors can be a great way to keep your property warm during the heart of the winter. Below we’ll be detailing everything that you need to know about our hydronic radiant floor heating installation and repair services, and you can always reach out to us online to speak with our floor heating specialists today!
What Exactly is Hydronic Radiant Heating?
Hydronics is a common construction term that refers to a central heating system that uses hot water to heat up a home or commercial property. Hydronic heating is typically considered to be the most versatile, economical and effective heating option that’s available within today’s marketplace.
Hydronic heating systems are very popular in places like Europe, where there’s limited fuel availability—and subsequently high fuel costs. In recent years, hydronic heating systems have become increasingly more popular in North America. This is particularly the case in the coldest areas of the country, like northern Utah.
More home and business owners are beginning to realize the cost-effectiveness and overall efficiency associated with hydronic heating systems, and it’s becoming incredibly popular to implement hydronic radiant floor heating as an added element to a property’s central heating system!
How Hydronic Radiant Floor Heating Works
Being able to heat up your home’s floors through hot water stems from your boiler system, which is known throughout both the plumbing and HVAC industries as an excellent heat conductor. The heated water that your boiler creates will circulate throughout your entire home’s flooring via underfloor tubing, until it’s returned back to your boiler to be reheated and recirculated. The end result is an even heat distribution underneath your floors, which is a huge advantage when compared to fans and duct systems that can sometimes create cold spots.
It’s important to remember that the hot water will only lose an insignificant fraction of its warmth as it travels throughout your underfloor tubing, and you’ll end up using about 40% less fuel for reheating the water back to a circulation temperature. Today’s hydronic radiant floor heating systems also come with many different tech-savvy features, including computer sensors, responsive controls and individual room thermostats that help homeowners ensure efficient system operations and convenient household comfort!
Common Benefits of Hydronic Radiant Floor Heating
Countless homeowners throughout northern Utah have changed their focus toward more sustainable, healthier homes with high indoor environmental quality (IEQ). Hydronic radiant floor heating just so happens to be one of the most popular IEQ solutions within today’s home construction marketplace. But only a small percentage of northern Utah homes currently have hydronic radiant floor heating systems, and this is partly because many people are just now beginning to learn about the many advantages of these cutting-edge systems.
Below are some crucial reasons why radiant floor heating is a great option for both new and existing homes:
Radiant Heating Zones
Radiant heating zones are great for a home’s overall energy efficiency, because it allows for certain areas to have different temperatures based upon unique household needs.
A common example of this would be a living room or basement’s floor being set to around 72ºF, but a rarely used space being set to 60ºF. This type of individualized comfort control is often a favorite feature among homeowners with hydronic radiant floor heating, because it reduces energy wasting and minimizes a property’s carbon footprint.
Energy Efficiency
Hydronic radiant floor heating systems are much more energy-efficient as compared to forced-air HVAC systems, and this is due to water’s capability to transport around 3,500 times more heat energy than air. This means that using hot water to heat up your home will always be much energy-efficient than air-based systems.
Hydronic radiant floor heating systems can also be even more sustainable when you pair them up with eco-friendly heat sources like solar or geothermal systems. So although there are many ways to reduce a home’s energy usage and overall carbon footprint, hydronic radiant heating systems are one of the smartest strategies to get a property closer to free heat!
Indoor Air Quality Improvements
Indoor air quality (IAQ) has become a huge concern among homeowners in recent years, and this is partly due to increased awareness brought about by the COVID pandemic in 2020. Hydronic radiant floor heating systems are also incredibly beneficial for a home’s IAQ, because it pumps hot water—as opposed to pushing air through blowers and fans.
Hydronic heating systems subsequently don’t circulate allergens, dust, odors, or even viruses throughout a property. Many people who suffer from allergies have noticed improvements after hydronic radiant floor heating system installations!
Quieter Home Environment
We all know just how loud forced-air HVAC systems can be, and this includes the common sounds of a furnace kicking on during our harsh winter months. There are also all sorts of strange sounds that commonly come from ductwork systems contracting and expanding on a daily basis.
Hydronic radiant floor heating systems have no such issues, because they’re relatively quiet as compared to conventional HVAC systems. The hot water that flows through your underfloor tubing is silent as it distributes warmth throughout your home, and the more mechanical components like your boiler will also function quietly.
And maybe one of the best benefits of all is that radiant floor heating systems are essentially maintenance-free. Although your boiler may require seasonal checkups each fall, the rest of the system doesn’t require any type of annual maintenance.
Many Different Installation Options
Another important factor for northern Utah homeowners to keep in mind is that that are many options available to you when you want to invest in a hydronic radiant floor heating installation.
A common installation project would pertain to an existing home that doesn’t require extensive structural changes, because in these scenarios, we can implement low-profile radiant panels that fasten to your subfloor and securely hold the underfloor tubing.
If you have subfloor joists, we can help you install aluminum heat-transfer plates that are secured to the underside of your flooring. This subsequently minimizes any disruption to your finished floors.
For new home construction projects with a concrete slab, radiant pipes can be fastened to foamboard insulation prior to any concrete pouring. Radiant pipes can also be tied around wire rebar as well. You can also install knobbed mats that secure themselves to concrete slabs when your concrete slab has already been poured.
We’re Here To Provide You With Professional Radiant Floor Heating Designs, Installations & Repairs!
It’s understandable if you’re interested in learning more about hydronic radiant floor heating systems, but it’s important to remember that these sustainable, efficient solutions are only good for your property if they’re properly designed and installed by experienced industry specialists.
Although you may be able to find in-person training programs and online DIY tutorials for these types of heating installations, it can be extremely risky to attempt these home improvement projects without the assistance of trained, experienced professionals.
But the good news is that the Beehive Team is here to help you implement hydronic radiant floor heating installations, and we’ll also cover our installation services with a comprehensive warranty and satisfaction guarantee. We can also help you make these installation services more affordable in the long run through our renowned financing options.
We’re very proud to be northern Utah’s go-to source for radiant floor heating, and you can *reach out to us online* or call us at [insert plumbing/HVAC phone number & proper contact page link] to get in touch with our specialists today and let us know about what type of floor heating services that your property currently needs!
