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How to Save Energy and Money with Commercial Radiant Heating

Are you always ahead of the curve? Were you on Twitter before it became popular? Do you remember repurchasing a Prius in the days when it was the only "green car"?

Radiant heating may not be new to you. Let's see if radiant heating is unique to you or if you need refresher courses. Do you know the feeling of being jolted by the freezing tiled floor in the bathroom? It's difficult to fall asleep again. Radiant heating is the solution to this problem. Radiant heating systems heat the house directly by supplying heat to the floor, ceiling, or panels of the walls or ceiling.

Radiant heat transfer is transferring heat from a hot surface to people and objects within a room using infrared radiation. Radiant heating refers to the sensation you get when you feel the warmth from a hot stove top element in a room. Radiant heating, also known as radiant floor heating, is often located on the floor.

There are three types of radiant heating systems: air-heated, electric, and hydronic. Radiant heating is excellent for large open spaces such as retail warehouses, high ceilings, and buildings with huge windows. This type of heating is best used when building a commercial structure. Radiant tubing mats are a significant advancement that reduces the amount of time needed to set up, and it is suitable for properties already constructed.

Some say If it isn't broke, don't fix it." For decades, heating and forced air conditioning systems have been around, and radiant heating is a significant investment.

Radiant heating is more energy-efficient. According to an American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers and Kansas State University, Radiant heating is more energy-efficient than traditional heating systems. This can lead to substantial savings in the winter months. Radiant heating systems don't rely on ductwork, so they do not lose energy in transferring heated air to the desired place.

You no longer need to worry about heat loss through doors or ductwork.

This is particularly useful if you have loading doors in your business or have constantly opened and closing doors. Radiant heating makes people feel more comfortable in lower temperatures, and the thermostats can be set lower to promote energy savings.

Radiant heating offers more energy savings, which can translate into dollar savings. Radiant heating is cost-effective because there is virtually no heat loss. The radiant heating system generates heat that warms your home, which contrasts to convective heating systems. Radiant floor heating is also free from ductwork not to let allergens enter your home. This will improve your home's indoor air quality, and your home's overall health can improve.

Anyone who has ever taken Zyrtec every day for allergies knows the benefits. People often say that they are "allergic to work" because they start sneezing as soon as they arrive at their destination. The HVAC system is likely responsible for their sneezing. Radiant heating improves air quality, making very little noise when running.

Wow! Radiant heating can make commercial properties more peaceful, healthier, more energy-efficient, and less expensive to maintain. Radiant heating offers many social and energy benefits. It's easy to see why radiant heating is becoming more popular. Are you ready to make the switch? For expert advice and guidance, Call Five Star Heating & Cooling today.