Thinking about installing underfloor heating this winter? Here’s why you should take the plunge.
With the bitter days right around the corner, you’re likely looking for ways to keep your home warm this winter.
Electric underfloor heating systems are currently one of the fastest-growing home improvement projects in the UK, and many homeowners are favouring them over more conventional central heating systems.
But how exactly can you benefit from installing underfloor heating?
The expert electricians here at Michael White Electrical Services reveal all in this post.
They’re energy-efficient
In comparison to conventional, old-fashioned radiator systems, underfloor heating is much more energy efficient and, consequently, more cost-effective when it comes to your utility bills.
However, with this said, it would be a good idea to have an efficiency test performed while having your underfloor heating system installed.
This will help you to assess the overall effectiveness of your insulation, looking at how well your home can retain heat and ensuring that you’re able get the optimum performance from your underfloor heating.
They require very little maintenance
One of the main reasons people choose to install electric underfloor heating is that it requires almost no maintenance.
To ensure easy-to-use, maintenance-free heat, you need to make sure that the system has been installed properly, as most problems are a direct result of inadequate installation.
This is why it’s so important to make sure you choose a qualified, reputable electrician.
As experienced electricians in Brighton, we’ve been fitting electric underfloor heating for many years, so you can consider us the go-to team to get the job done.
They’re more comfortable
Comfort is a must – especially in the colder months.
Homes with underfloor heating systems are noticeably more comfortable than those without.
All parts of the room (so long as they share the same heating system) will maintain a balanced, consistent temperature – whereas a bog-standard old radiator will only heat one corner of the room.
With an underfloor heating system, there’ll be no more family battles for a seat next to the radiator.
In addition to this, if you have underfloor heating installed throughout your entire home, everyone won’t have to put up with the same temperature.
It can be adjusted accordingly in different rooms based on individual preferences – talk about ultimate comfort!
They’re more hygienic
You might not think there’s a difference, but underfloor heating is far more hygienic than other central heating mechanisms, like radiators for example.
The high levels of moisture and humidity at floor level are an ideal breeding ground for a host of creepy crawlies and dust mites – and radiators accumulate a lot of them.
If anyone in your house suffers from any respiratory illnesses, such as asthma, these tiny creatures can pose life-threatening dangers.
Switching to an electric underfloor heating system will greatly improve hygiene all around, and almost completely eliminate dust mites and other unwelcome irritant by helping to maintain a sufficient level of humidity throughout different rooms in your home.
Ready to install underfloor heating?
If you’re looking for an expert team of electricians in Brighton to install your underfloor heating system, we’re here to help at Michael White Electrical Services.
We have over 20 years of experience in underfloor heating installation and repairs and are well-placed and fully equipped to tend to all your electrical underfloor heating needs.
For more information about our services or to hire one of our electricians in Brighton, you’re more than welcome to get in touch with us.
Give us a call on 07747588711 to speak to us directly or send an email to info@michaelwhiteelectrical.co.uk and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can!
