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Do radiant heat systems cost less to operate?

April 26, 2017COST heat operate radiant SYSTEMS

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Do radiant heat systems cost less to operate?

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Radiant floor heating systems consistently cost less to operate than forced air systems. Cost savings depend on the region, the severity of the winters, heat losses in a home (windows, doors, etc.), insulation, fuel source, and the layout of the system to optimize the control in different heat zones. Radiant floor heating systems are generally reported to save 25% to 35% in operating costs over central forced air systems.