Do you want to install Underfloor Heating?
If you’re considering Underfloor Heating, Regency Plumbing will be able to help you. We’ve got a great team of heating professionals, and a number of our team with extensive knowledge and practical experience in installing most heating systems, but in particular underfloor heating.
Are you sick of having a cold house?
Maybe it’s time to consider underfloor heating, or radiators, or a gas fire, all of which will provide heating for your home the easy way. Often as Kiwi’s we’re inclined to just pull on another jersey, however there is a better way. You could be enjoying a nice warm home every day.
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What is underfloor heating?
It is a hydronic radiant floor heating system which uses a gas boiler or heat pump to produce a warm supply of water which is then circulated via a small pump through plastic pipes installed within the concrete slab. The pipes, embedded in the floor carry heated water that conducts warmth to the surface of the floor where it then pushes heat energy to the room above.
It is a brilliant system which gives even heat across the entire house. The ultimate luxury for your new home.
Often it can be difficult to retrofit into an existing home. However, if you are building a new home with a concrete slab it is the way to go. It is important to plan it into your home though as it’s fitted into slab early on. If you need more advice, we’d be delighted to help you. One thing for sure is you will never be disappointed with underfloor heating. It is complete luxury.
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Are these systems expensive?
Well, it all depends on how you see it. Everyone forms their own opinion of what value for money is. Most people have different priorities in life. Everyone makes their own choice as to what they will spend their money on, and whether or not, investing in underfloor heating systems is important to them.
When you consider the complexity, the amount of work in setting up underfloor heating, the cost is well and truly justified. But, yes for most the cost / investment upfront is significant.
After you experience the long term benefit of underfloor heating, your first warm winter. The bitter pill you had to swallow (the cost) doesn’t seem much more than a Panadol tablet.
The kiwi way has always been to just pull on another jumper or jersey. These days, people are starting to expect more. Heating for the home is a key part of the design. Even down to the basic insulation, every home must have it. At some point no doubt, every home will have to have a heating system.
New Zealand gets cold. The environment we live in is often damp, especially in winter.
For a dryer, healthy, warm home of luxury, look into underfloor heating systems. The long term benefits of underfloor heating, for your health and the homes health will be significant.
So is underfloor heating expensive, “YES”, but it all depends on what is a priority for you. Some people will buy a car knowing they will lose $20,000 the moment they drive out of the dealership. You could spend $20,000 on an underfloor heating system and it will go up in value with the home. So it is an investment for sure, and well worth considering.
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Cost of underfloor heating
Why does the cost vary so much?
This is an interesting question. Can I quickly say, the difference is justified. The installers are not all scammers. There are 2 real considerations in my view. Maybe 3, but we’ll start with 2.
- What energy source do you have available. What underfloor heating systems are going to be available to you. Sometimes you will have to run with a gas boiler. Or sometimes you will have to run with a heat pump. Possibly you may be able to use diesel, or waste oil. There are many options. Obviously if you are on a small section in the city though, you are not going to want a big diesel tank. Or if you don’t have access to natural gas, you could use LPG, however most systems are not as cost efficient on LPG. So maybe not always a good choice. Some areas may not allow certain energy sources. So number one, what system you can have will have a large bearing on cost, as every system is very different in upfront cost.
- The more you pay up front, the cheaper it will be to run long term. Not 100% accurate, but as a rule, spend more money up front for an efficient system, and you can run it efficiently for ever. Buy the cheapest possible system you can get up front, and you will pay for it as you go. Even worse, if you are on LPG bottles you are really aware of the cost as you have to keep replacing them. The cost does not change, but as the bottle truck turns up every week, you are very aware of gas consumption and the cost. Based on my experience now, I feel LPG for heating is the last resort. It works fine, but customers are left really aware of the cost and inconvenience to run.
TIP – You may not be getting ripped off. You may not need to go and get a 5th quote after-all. just to find it’s different again. What you may need to do is ask more questions. Understand why the underfloor heating systems vary so much in price. Then be sure to understand the long term running cost differences. They are extreme differences that you need to be aware of before finalizing your decision.
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What is a Split System?
When I refer to a split system, I refer to a system with say a mix of underfloor heating and radiators. Having a mix can be very effective, and also economical to run.
Getting good advice from a reputable installer like Regency Plumbing right at the beginning, is a good idea. You may just find the perfect solution for your new home is not as costly as you first thought. Also you may find you can get a system that saves you money long term in operating costs.
If you need any more help, information, or a quote, we would be more than happy to help you. For underfloor heating systems, Regency Plumbing have an expert design and installation team.
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