by Joel Hirshberg on March 12, 2011 Average reading time: about 1 minute

There are numerous benefits of a radiant-heating system. Here are the significant advantages — beyond sheer comfort — along with links for more information to aid your research.

The benefits of radiant heat

1. Highly efficient
2. Radiant heat does not waste energy through ducts or through the air but heats your body directly
3. Heat where you need it — at floor level, not at the ceiling
4. Save up to 40% of your heating costs
5. Produces no dust or drafts
6. Quiet 
7. Even heat distribution 
8. Easily zoned with a thermostat where and when you need it
9. Easy DIY installation and less expensive than all other types of heating
10. Maintenance free — no mechanical parts, regular cleaning, expensive plumbers or risk of leaks
11. Advanced overheat protection — FiberThermics heating wires self-limiting to eliminate overheating
12. Electric radiant heat is growing faster than any other form of heating
13. Use under tile, wood, laminate as primary or secondary source of heating

Additional resources for research

EnergySavers.gov - Radiant heating

Howstuffworks.com - Radiant floor heating

Radiant Panel Association - Heated floors

Oregon Department of Energy - Radiant floors

Wikipedia - Under floor heating

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