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How long into winter can we run our Heat Pump with our Legalett System

...floor system at least a bit to inject some heat for proper frost protection. In order for it not to compete with the heat pump, you could set the floor at a higher temperature just to activate it, just be sure to set a reminder somewhere to turn it off again so you don't overheat. This is something you could do for a f...

Posted by J Bergley Dec. 20, 2021 Delivery: radiant, forced-air and decentralized 3 responses

Will air heated floors work in a northern climate?

...floors are just as effective and reliable as hydronic radiant floors for heating your house. This page explains the differences well – Air heated radiant floors vs hydronic, which is best?  We’re happy to help with all your questions, best to put them on individual threads to keep topics straight, so we will start with...

Posted by Matthew holmes March 22, 2022 Slab on Grade 1 response

Which radiant floor heat is best?

...radiant floor heat, the efficiency isn’t affected as much by the delivery system, meaning whether it is an air heated floor, electric mat radiant floor, or liquid glycol hydronic radiant floor. What matters most is the amount of insulation below the floor and the fuel source, whether that’s gas or electric. You may hav...

Posted by tony wolff Dec. 25, 2020 Delivery: radiant, forced-air and decentralized 3 responses

Why are Legalett air heated floors better than electric mats for under floor heating?

...radiant heat mats which are electric and nothing is wasted heating the air? I wouldn't say one is better than the other, all forms of under floor heating have pros and cons. It really depends on whether its a new build or a renovation, and how much of the floor you are going to do. For a bathroom only in a renovation f...

Posted by tony wolff Dec. 17, 2020 Delivery: radiant, forced-air and decentralized 1 response