Hydronic underfloor heating is a super energy-efficient and sustainable solution that has quickly become a favourite for many home buyers. Discrete, easy-to-operate, and more consistent in dispersing heating, underfloor heating is a more modern way to keep your home warm.
Here at Icon Homes, we are committed to creating your dream home with all the latest amenities and comforts. That’s why we offer underfloor heating as an upgrade on any build. It’s an energy-efficient way to provide clean, warm, and comfortable heat throughout your home—perfect for you and your family.
If you’re interested in installing heated floors in your home, you can find out more about our home upgrades and underfloor heating in our Building Beyond Brochure or speak with one of our expert team members.
How Hydronic Underfloor Heating works
Hydronic underfloor heating systems provide heat by using a sophisticated design of warm water being gently circulated throughout a closed circuit of intricate piping placed under the flooring in your home. The installation can be powered through different heat sources, such as gas or solar energy.
Underfloor heating works very well under various floor surfaces, including stone, carpet, timber, and a variety of tiles. If you’re unsure if underfloor heating can be placed in a specific room of your home, simply speak to one of our expert professionals at Icon Homes.
When selecting your system, the most essential part is a high-quality thermostat that can warm different rooms independently. This way, you are only heating the most used rooms of the home and not spending too much money warming empty spaces.
The Benefits Of A Hydronic Heating System
There are several benefits to installing hydronic heating systems over traditional forced-air heating systems within your home. We find that most of our clients choose to upgrade their new home to include underfloor heating after discovering how convenient, simple, and warming the system is.
Heating Zones
The biggest advantage of using underfloor heating is that you can establish zones throughout your home to regulate the heat. You can simply select which rooms you’d prefer to be warmed or which rooms can be kept cooler, and you no longer need to worry about keeping doors open or closed to “keep in the heat”.
Warm Floors
No one enjoys the feeling of waking up on a winter’s morning and walking on cold, crisp floors. With underfloor heating, you can set your system to warm your floors before you wake up to begin your day comfortably, cozy, and toasty.
Energy Efficiency
Hydronic heating systems are a more energy-efficient heating method as less energy is needed to heat the water and transfer it through the home. With forced-air systems, a significant amount of heat is lost as air is not a great conductor of heat.
Quiet
Unlike traditional forced-air heaters, underfloor heating is quiet when operating.
No Ducts or bulky installation
Traditional heating systems often take up valuable space within the home due to large ducts and outlets. If your home hasn’t been equipped with air ducts, installation can be messy and expensive. Alternatively, tubes and fittings for hydronic heating can easily be hidden in walls or attached to existing piping.
Hypo-allergenic
Forced air systems are a big no-no for those suffering from allergies or sensitivity to dust. The system pushes dust and pollen into the air and circulates it, causing respiratory issues.
Hydronic systems are the perfect alternative as they don’t circulate air or kick up dust or pollen.
Ready to upgrade your build with hydronic underfloor heating? Icon Homes is here to help you. Find out more about our home upgrades and underfloor heating in our Building Beyond Brochure, or by speaking with one of our expert team members, today.
