What is underfloor Heating?
Underfloor heating and cooling is a form of central heating and cooling that achieves indoor climate control for thermal comfort using hydronic or electrical heating elements embedded in a floor. Heating is achieved by conduction, radiation, and convection.
Underfloor Heating Prices In South Africa
Generally, you will have the underfloor heating run for roughly 8 hours per day, regulated by a thermostat. The average price of the Kw / hour is around R5.
How expensive is underfloor heating?
As with any heating system, the greater the area, the more energy you’ll need to use to keep it at the right temperature.
Underfloor heating systems are no exception to this rule, so if it takes 84.3p to heat using a 10m² kit for four hours, it will be over double the amount to heat a 25m² room at 210.8p.
What is the cheapest form of underfloor heating?
Electric underfloor heating systems are cheaper, easier to install, and suitable for DIY – however, you should expect the running cost of this underfloor heating system to be higher than the alternatives. Electric systems are much less hassle and a preferred choice for retrofits.
Is underfloor heating worth the money?
Better heat efficiency – Heat is now evenly distributed around every room and works at a lower temperature than a traditional radiator, so your energy bills could actually come down.
And your floors will stay warm even if the windows are open or the room is very draughty.
How long does underfloor heating last?
The lifespan is over 25 years an electric underfloor heating system is as long as the flooring remains intact.
A system using a gas boiler lasts approximately 10 years due to the many components that may need to be replaced. Water-based systems are designed to last for 50 years.