The sensation of comfort is caused by a combination of air temperature
and radiant energy that equals the body’s energy needs. When you
receive a greater amount of radiant energy, you will be equally
comfortable at a lower air temperature. It’s like being out in the
sunshine. You are more comfortable at a lower air temperature.
This lower air temperature will save you money on your energy bills.
Energy experts calculate that you can save up to 25% of your heating
costs with a radiant heating system. Radiant is more efficient than
baseboard heating and usually more efficient than forced-air heating
because no energy is lost through ducts. Hydronic (liquid-based) systems
use little electricity, a benefit for homes off the power grid or in
areas with high electricity prices. The hydronic systems can also be
heated with a wide variety of energy sources, including standard gas- or
oil-fired boilers, wood-fired boilers, solar water heaters, or some
combination of these heat sources.
The lack of moving air can be advantageous to people with severe
allergies. Radiant heating does not blow dirt, dust, bacteria, viruses
and pet dander around the house all winter long. As a result, your
family may have fewer illnesses in the winter. And, radiant heat will
not dry out your breathing passages and leave them more vulnerable to
infection.
With radiant heat, there are no hot surfaces for children to touch and
no radiators for them to fall onto.
They cannot drop their items into hot air ducts.
A radiant heating system is felt but not seen or heard. There are
no radiators to interfere with furniture placement or interior design.
There are no fans or blower noise, just peace and quiet.
For more information about radiant heat for your home or business, contact Adco at 703-368-8106, #29; or at grennolds@adcohvac.com or vbreeding@adcohvac.com.
