The silent operation of a radiant floor heating system free from drafts or flying dust particles is why these systems are becoming so popular. Home owners are searching for ways in which they can create a healthier environment to live in. Forced air systems can spread dust, pollen and germs while a radiant floor heating system uses electric resistance cables under the floor or PEX tubing that circulates heated water.

Electric radiant heating systems are very cost-effective solutions for smaller spaces (1-5 rooms) because they are easy to install and have a very low start-up cost. An electric thermostat is all that is required and costs only about $100-$200. Another advantage of electric radiant floor heating over a warm-water system is the floor build up or height. Floor build up can be from as little as 2mm. The electric cables are usually installed onto an insulation board or directly onto the subfloor or padding (under carpet or laminate), then the floor covering is placed directly over the heating system or thinset.

Heating systems for homes and businesses are faced with an increasing number of options to consider for their primary and secondary heating. While fire places and coal burning stoves become less popular, other alternative heating methods are quickly becoming more common. Traditional furnaces as a primary heating system are now being challenged from radiant baseboards, radiant floor heating systems and even radiant ceiling heaters. Many of these new heating systems are using electricity instead of natural gas or heating oil. 

Heating areas such as bathroom floors with electric radiant heating cable systems from Warmzone makes the most sense.  Electric radiant heating systems are efficient, easy to install, and very cost effective.  Warmzone radiant heat systems are controlled by a thermostat with an in-floor sensor and have a very quick response time, and are maintenance free.

If you are looking to warm your floors with a radiant heat system and have typed "radiant heat system" into a search engine, you might find yourself scratching your head at this point. There are dozens of products available to purchase, and there are even more companies telling you that their product is the best.

A common problem many home owners experience is uneven or insufficient heat. Most homes are built with furnaces as the primary heating source. These furnaces push heated air through ducts and vents to heat the home. Depending on your home's 'Heat Loss Calculation,' which determines the insulation qualities coupled with the size and demand in that area for heat, the temperature of any given room in a home will be different from another. 

Steve Love, a Salt Lake resident, is the owner of Hidden Springs Ranch, a multi-million dollar adventure resort located high in the hills south of Salt Lake City. His lodge was built from the ground up, using the finest materials available, including wood floors, tile, and beautiful stone areas. To bring comfort to the floors, Love installed an in-floor radiant heating system.