Electric underfloor heating
A heating solution for your whole home
Easy & quick to install
Electric underfloor heating is quick and easy to install as there are only 3 major components; the insulation, the heating mat and the thermostat.
A team of two competent installers can lay on average 120m2 of insulation and matting a day. To wire a system, an electrician can wire up to 7 zones on average a day. Most people find this system quicker and more cost effective to install than radiators and warm water underfloor heating.
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1
Interior design freedom
with no ugly radiators on show -
2
Stay warmer on cold days
with high output systems conservatories -
3
Get a better night's sleep
eliminate stuffy and dusty air cause by radiators -
4
No more steamy mirrors
even after the hottest of showers -
5
Warm tiled floors
dry quickly and offer comfort after a bath -
6
Maximise wall space
with electric underfloor heating under tiles
Running Costs
A hot topic in electric underfloor heating
is the running cost.
The table below shows
the average running cost of different
rooms within a family home.
| Room | Bedroom 1 | Bedroom 2 | Bedroom 3 | Bathroom & Hall | Living Room & Kitchen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room Area | 12m2 | 16m2 | 18m2 | 12m2 | 26m2 |
| Heated Area | 10m2 | 12m2 | 14m2 | 10m2 | 22m2 |
| Running Cost/hour | 15p | 18p | 21p | 15p | 33p |
| Avg. Daily Cost | 60p | 72p | 84p | 60p | £1.32 |
The calculations are based on
an average cost of 10p per kWh and the room being insulated up to building regulations including the appropriate floor insulation.
an average cost of 10p per kWh and the room being insulated up to building regulations including the appropriate floor insulation.
Average daily costs are based on
keeping a room warm for 16 hours and
with a 25% duty cycle.
Matting is based on a 150W/m2.
keeping a room warm for 16 hours and
with a 25% duty cycle.
Matting is based on a 150W/m2.
