{"id":132,"date":"2019-11-04T09:30:43","date_gmt":"2019-11-04T09:30:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/globalheatingcooling.us\/blog\/?p=132"},"modified":"2019-10-21T14:32:22","modified_gmt":"2019-10-21T14:32:22","slug":"heater-floors-in-a-bathroom-worth-the-investment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/globalheatingcooling.us\/blog\/2019\/11\/04\/heater-floors-in-a-bathroom-worth-the-investment\/","title":{"rendered":"Heater Floors In a Bathroom: Worth The Investment?"},"content":{"rendered":"

We all know the struggle of waking up to chilly mornings in winter. Leaving your comfortable bed is painstakingly difficult in such times, let alone finding the will to go to the bathroom, which feels like a nightmare (or morningmare\u2014if that\u2019s a thing<\/i><\/em>).<\/p>\n

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Fortunately, it doesn\u2019t have to be that way. Radiant floor heating in your bathroom can make your life\u2014especially mornings\u2014a lot easier. Let\u2019s learn about what radiant floor heating is and whether it\u2019s worth the investment!<\/p>\n

Why use radiant floor heating?<\/b><\/strong><\/h2>\n

Radiant\u00a0floor heating (RFH) is a heating system that involves placing electric heating coils or water-heated\u00a0tubing under floors. It\u2019s a great choice for bathrooms compared to conventional heating systems, as the heat is distributed through space from the ground up.<\/p>\n

The bathroom is a perfect place to install heater floors for numerous reasons. For starters, bathroom floors use tiles or stone, which feel colder on the feet. Moreover, carpets aren\u2019t an option to mitigate this problem.<\/p>\n

Secondly, bathrooms tend to get colder during winters compared to other spaces in your home. Finally, bathrooms usually cover a small area, which makes installing heater floors budget-friendly.<\/p>\n

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How much does it cost?<\/b><\/strong><\/h2>\n

Generally, radiant floor heating isn\u2019t considered a costly investment. Over the past few years, it has become quite affordable.<\/p>\n

It is estimated that the average cost of installing heater floors in 100-sq. ft. bathroom costs somewhere around the US $600<\/u><\/a>, but the price varies depending on the material used, service provider, and size of the bathroom.<\/p>\n

Is it Cost-Effective?<\/b><\/strong><\/h2>\n

R<\/u>adiant floor heating <\/u>C<\/u>hicago<\/u><\/a>\u00a0isn\u2019t expensive in the first place, but it also offers cost savings in the long run. It\u2019s durable and hardly requires maintenance. Also, if you\u2019re installing a new system, it\u2019s covered under warranty, so you don\u2019t have to pay for repairs, if any.<\/p>\n

Moreover, they are programmable, so they operate only at specified times every day, which helps save energy costs. As heater floors have the capability to retain heat, you can set temperatures lower, which also results in lower energy consumption.<\/p>\n

While the actual cost-savings are hard to determine, the Radiant Panel Association<\/u><\/a>\u00a0states that heated floors can save up to 30% on heating bills, or even more.<\/p>\n

Interested in radiant <\/i><\/em>floor heating installation Chicago<\/i><\/u><\/em><\/a>? Get in touch with <\/i><\/em>Global Heating & Cooling<\/i><\/em>. Based <\/i><\/em>in Chicago<\/i><\/em>, we\u2019re a reputable <\/i><\/em>HVAC repair company<\/i><\/em>\u00a0that offers quality radiant floor heating solutions to clients. To learn more information, call <\/i><\/em>at\u00a0<\/i><\/em>(773) 801-3734<\/i><\/u><\/em><\/a>\u00a0<\/i><\/em>\u00a0<\/i><\/em>or <\/i><\/em>visit our website<\/i><\/u><\/em><\/a>.<\/i><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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