Floor Heating Installation Lake Macquarie

Floor heating systems (radiant or electric) are installed over many types of flooring, including underwood and concrete floors or across metal panels. Underfloor heating is an effective way to warm your home during cold winter months.

At O’Brien Electrical, our certified technicians can install a floor heating system from start to finish. We use the highest quality products and meet safety requirements across every stage of the installation process.  

Our qualified electricians operate locally and are trusted by the Lake Macquarie community. They can ensure fast and reliable workmanship, offering a range of repair or installation services, as per your energy needs.

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Types of Underfloor Heating Systems?

Underfloor heating has become more popular because it ensures uniform heating when compared to other heating appliances. They produce heat via thermal radiation, providing indirect heat to surrounding objects that absorb the heat coming from the floor up.

Radiant carpet heating systems are more efficient than baseboard heating, ensuring uniform heat and instant comfort at low-temperature levels. Since the air flow is minimal, this helps keep the temperature even throughout the house.

Perfect for people who suffer from allergies, radiant heat doesn’t distribute allergens like forced air systems do. There are three types of floor heating systems: radiant air floors, electric radiant floors, and hydronic floor heating systems.

Air heated radiant floors

Since air cannot hold large amounts of heat, radiant floor heating systems are not ideal for residential spaces. As a result, they need to be used for long durations to sustain the heat, increasing your electricity costs. But you can power air heated radiant floors with solar heating, though heating loads are generally lower in the daytime when solar energy is most effective.

Electric underfloor heating

The most effective floor heating technique is electrical based, providing heat for many spaces inside a home while keeping your energy costs low. Electric underfloor heating is most common in kitchens, bathrooms, living rooms, and bedrooms.

An electric underfloor heating system suits a variety of floor types, including tile, timber floors, laminate, and vinyl, just to name a few. They offer the luxury of a heated floor that’s easy to clean and maintain since it doesn’t work on forced air.

Besides being a cost-efficient alternative to forced air assemblies, electric heating mats are easy to use and feature a thermostat. Such a device helps gauge temperature conditions so you can enjoy consistent heating throughout the house.

Note that electric underfloor heating is only effective when the floor’s thermal mass is large enough to stack enough heat. More thermal mass means the system can keep your home warmed for at least eight to ten hours without further electrical input.

Hydronic underfloor heating 

Another type of radiant floor heat is a hydronic system that provides consistent heat by circulating warm water through intricate piping. It features a closed circuit under the floor surface that is powered by heat sources like a pump or gas boiler.

A well-installed hydronic floor heating system is incomplete without high-quality thermostat control to control temperature conditions in different rooms. If you need help installing a floor heating system, we offer customized solutions.

Floor Heating Installation Services

Unlike space heaters, radiators, and other HVAC systems, underfloor heating solutions are designed to operate discreetly. As a result, they’re virtually invisible in your home, making them an aesthetically appealing option. If you love the idea of a radiant floor heating system keeping you warm through the winters, here are a few things to consider.

How to choose the best type of floor heating? 

The type of floor heating you choose will largely depend on your real estate, location, and lifestyle needs. You’ll also need to weigh factors like the total energy consumption and the type of heat source used in a particular design. Whatever you choose, it’ll depend on your budget, building requirements, and lots more.

• Consider the operational cost: While electric systems are cheaper to install and more expensive to run, hydronic systems are just the opposite. Hydronic floor heating systems may have the lowest installation fees but running such a system costs fuel. For properties that lack a gas connection, a better alternative is an electric heat pump.
• Consider energy alternatives: If your building features solar panel systems, you can run the electrical floor heating on solar power for maximum energy savings. To integrate solar power with your floor heating system will require professional expertise. Get in touch with O’Brien Electricians to install floor heating as per specific requirements.
• Consider the functional capacity: In Australia, many homeowners prefer underfloor heating for just their living rooms or wet areas like the laundry room or bathroom. If you’re only heating bathrooms, then electric underfloor heating is the best solution. But if you want to install floor heating in different rooms, a hydronic system is more cost effective.
• Consider the system’s heat output: An underfloor heating system must produce more heat than the heat loss of the surrounding air. Find a reliable floor heating technician to determine which system is the most suitable. This heat loss calculation can also be conducted by a heating engineer or architect when constructing a new home.

How much does under the floor heating cost?

There are a variety of radiant underfloor heating systems in the market. To calculate underfloor heating costs, weigh in factors like running time, heat output, floor coverings, and the size of the heated floors. You will also need to purchase a thermostat to control temperature conditions, a unit that’s usually sold separately.

To understand the cost of purchasing a floor heating system, get a detailed quote from a heating vendor or expert. Always remember that running costs are largely associated with the room size and dimensions, energy prices, and operating time so consider an energy-efficient system that can address your heating needs.

Need to Repair or Replace Existing Floor Heating? Our Emergency Electricians Can Help 

O’Brien Electrical Lake Macquarie has a team of 24-hour emergency electricians to assist you in cases of electrical emergencies. Our technicians can address, troubleshoot, and resolve issues by providing after hours repair and same day emergency services. 

When things go unexpectedly wrong, you can always rely on our emergency team 24/7. Our team of expert electricians will respond to your urgent requirements all 7 days of the week, offering swift and immediate solutions.  

Get in touch

To find out how an experienced team can assist with the installation, maintenance or repair of floor heating systems, call us today at O’Brien Electrical Lake Macquarie. 

Our trusted, professional technicians will be happy to offer advice over the phone and find solutions to create a warm, comfortable, and energy efficient home.