{"id":531,"date":"2022-11-14T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-11-14T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.resheatandair.com\/blog\/?p=531"},"modified":"2022-11-14T12:56:06","modified_gmt":"2022-11-14T17:56:06","slug":"all-benefits-of-radiant-heating","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.resheatandair.com\/blog\/heating-service\/all-benefits-of-radiant-heating\/","title":{"rendered":"“Should I Get Radiant Heating?”"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"floor-heating-installation-in-house\"Sometimes, when we suggest \u201cradiant heating\u201d to homeowners upgrading their heating or renovating their home we\u2019re met with some puzzled looks. Radiant heating definitely isn\u2019t as common as other methods of heating, but it\u2019s just as good of an option, if not a great option, for many homeowners. Just because a furnace is a more familiar option doesn\u2019t mean it\u2019s the one you should go with.<\/p>\n

Now we understand why you\u2019d feel a little hesitant. Going into uncharted territory with something as expensive and long-lasting as a heating system can be a little scary. That\u2019s why we\u2019ve created a guide to these types of systems below. If you\u2019re looking for a radiant heating system in Minneapolis, MN<\/a> then make sure that you contact our team.<\/p>\n

Radiant Heating 101<\/h2>\n

To really understand why you should make the switch over to radiant heating, you need to understand what radiant heating is. We service a lot of homeowners who have a really basic understanding of radiant heating or they think <\/em>they know what radiant heating is but don\u2019t actually know at all.<\/p>\n

Radiant heating is the type of heating that warms your home through objects <\/em>rather than through the air. That\u2019s the biggest distinction to note. When you\u2019re thinking of heating, you\u2019re probably thinking of a furnace system that circulates heated air through a network of ducts to raise your home\u2019s overall temperature.<\/p>\n

Radiant heating uses either electricity or a hydronic system to radiate heat through subwalls, subflooring, or a radiator. That said, it’s best installed when a new home is being built, or if you’re doing remodeling\u2014though we’re happy to discuss your retrofit options with you.<\/p>\n

Why You Should Make the Switch<\/h2>\n

So now that you understand how a radiant heating system works you might think to yourself, \u201cBut why should I make the switch?\u201d First off, if you’re already making major renovations to your home, this is an excellent upgrade to add! Radiant heating is\u2026<\/p>\n