When it comes to energy-efficient residential heating, heat pumps and condensing furnaces have grabbed most of the attention lately. But the benefits of hydronic radiant systems should not be ...

Electric radiant floor systems typically consist of electric heating cables built into the floor. Electrical matting may also be mounted on the subfloor or below floor covering. The primary advantages ...

The typical cost of radiant floor heating installation is $1,700 to $6,170 with a national average of $3,831. Cost factors for installing radiant heat flooring can include floor size, floor material, ...

Every time I go across the Atlantic to visit a trade show on hydronic heating systems in Europe, I see more and more radiant systems designed for walls and ceilings. I recently returned from the ...

In 1993, I knew enough about hydronics, and, servicing 1940s era radiant heating systems, to know I wanted our new home to be bathed in luxurious radiantly heated comfort. I entrusted much of the ...

Do you have a boiler heating system in your home for hydronic heating? Or, are you considering installing a boiler to replace your existing heating system? While boilers are often thought of as an old ...

Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on X (Opens in new window) A radiant heating system can take the chill off ceramic tile and the “brrrrrr” out of marble flooring.

Radiant heat systems, whether electrical or hydronic, can be placed in wall sections but are most commonly used in floor applications. Radiant layouts can be retrofit under flooring where the ...

It can be tempting to stay in bed when the alternative is tossing off the covers and stepping onto a frigid floor. Radiant heat flooring is touted as a perfect solution, thanks to an efficient system ...

Lexie is a former Staff Writer at Forbes Home and has over 6 years of professional experience as a writer and editor in the home improvement space. She's previously worked at sites such as HomeAdvisor ...