Radiant Heat Systems
Radiant heating does not dehumidify the air, so in winter, room humidity is
more ideal. Unlike forced hot air, radiant heat will not dry out breathing
passages or furniture. With no fans or blowers, radiant is dust-free, so
it's also cleaner. Virus particles, bacteria and pet dander fall to the
floor instead of circulating constantly in the air, so your family will stay
healthier in winter.
Because radiant heating warms the occupants rather than the room, New
York homeowners find they are comfortable at temperature settings several
degrees lower than with conventional heating systems. Lower temperature
settings mean lower fuel costs.
Radiant heat is like the sun's heat. It travels through the air until it
finds an object (did you ever notice how hot the pavement gets in mid
summer?). Typical heating systems rely on convection. Convention simply
means that the heated air will rise, and the cooler air will fall (unless
it's forced warm air, which is driven by a blower). Have you ever put on
clothes that seemed to be cold? How about crawled into a bed that seemed
rather chilly under the covers? That's what happens with convective heating-
the air is warm, not the surrounding objects in your home.
If you are looking for a radiant heat contractor for your New York home please feel free to call us today at 845-569-1299 or complete our online service request
form.
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