Can the heating system be repaired if it stops working, without taking the whole floor up?
It’s better to consult with HVAC certified experts. They might help you in locating the exact problem and solve with the help of new technologies. Nowadays due to use of technology the efficiency of appliances are increases and cost of repairing it is reduced drastically.
On the very rare occasion that a system stops working once it has been covered all is not lost. Usually the problem is related to the electrical wiring or thermostat connections and if you speak to Heat Mat’s Technical Team they should be able to assist you in locating and correcting the error. If the fault appears to be located beneath a tiled floor or levelling compound, Heat Mat can provide the services of an independent engineer who specialises in locating and repairing damaged heating systems. The damaged area is located by using a thermal imaging camera and usually can be pinpointed to an area roughly the size of a ten pence piece. The engineer can then repair the cable beneath the floor by removing the minimum amount of tiles or compound. There is a charge for this service if the damage is found to have been caused subsequent to Heat Mat supplying the product.