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Is Amuheat Environmentally Friendly Floor Heating?All forms of electric heating contributes to household greenhouse gas emmissions. What makes one form of electric heating more environmentally friendly than another ultimately comes down to which electric heating system uses the least amount of energy per running hour to achieve the same comfort levels. There are three main categories of electric floor heating:
In-screed underfloor heating and in-concrete floor heating is installed further from the floor surface with a higher thermal mass surrounding the heating cables. This requires heating elements of higher wattage in order to output more heat energy per m² (150-200W/m²), taking longer than in-tile adhesive surface floor heating systems to respond (in some instances by as much as 8 hours). Zoning electric floor heating produces further savings. Electric floor heating systems with a quick response time, such as in-tile adhesive surface floor heating, benefit the most from zoning, since floors warm up quickly, thermostatic controlled zones can be turned up/down or on/off as you require. This is not always practical with in-screed or in-concrete heating, especially where the floor heating system is connected to off-peak power. In summary, when comparing electric heating systems, it is important to consider the total energy your heating system will require to achieve comfort levels in your home. An environmentally friendly electric floor heating system is one that consumes the least amount of energy without compromising comfort levels. By reducing energy consumption you reduce running costs and greenhouse gas emmissions. < Back to Floor Heating FAQ |