Understanding what hydronic heating is and its benefits will help you make an informed decision about which type of heating system you should use in your home. At Murrayville Plumbing, they understand how important it is to select the best heating system. That is why they offer a range of heating services, including hydronic heating installation.
What is Hydronic Heating?
Hydronic heating, also known as radiant heating, is a type of home heating system that runs hot water through pipes underneath the floor, along baseboard heaters, and through radiators in order to heat the house. This type of home heating system is incredibly popular because it allows homeowners to control the amount of heat used in different areas of the home.
How Does Hydronic Heating Work?
Hydronic heating systems work by circulating hot water through loops of plastic piping. The water is first heated at the source using a boiler before flowing out into a plumbing manifold system, which acts as the control centre for directing and controlling the temperature of the water. Hydronic heating systems also have pumps working to constantly circulate newly heated water through the pipes.
This type of home heating system uses water that is separate from the domestic hot water supply and is designed to spread heat evenly throughout a space. All hydronic heating systems come with radiators that can be adjusted separately in order to provide the perfect temperature levels for each individual room.
Benefits of Hydronic Heating
Some of the main benefits of hydronic heating systems include:
Extendable
Compared to other types of home heating systems, hydronic systems allow for extra piping to be easily added on to the system at a later date. This means that you can easily extend the current heating system into a new home addition or into an existing space that would benefit from heat, such as a garage.
Flexible
Since hydronic heating systems allow for both space and zone heating, this type of home heating system allows for a greater flexibility in temperature control. Hydronic heating systems also offer the flexibility of using different heating methods, such as under-floor heating, radiators, baseboards, and heated towel racks.
Comfortable
Hydronic heating systems are designed to provide the ultimate level of home heating comfort, while consuming less energy than other types of home heating systems like forced air systems. Since hydronic systems are insulated, they offer very little heat loss as it is being distributed throughout the home.
If you would like to learn more about what hydronic heating is, or if you are interested in one of their hydronic heating services, please contact Murrayville Plumbing at 778-888-6451 or by filling out a contact form on their website.