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Radiant Floor Heating
Greater Seattle and Eastside Cities Radiant Floor Heating Installation
Cardinal Heating & Air prides itself on delivering the most comfortable home environmental systems but what does it mean to be comfortable? When we ask this question of our clients the normal response is “we want the indoor environment to be the right temperature when we are in the space without having to think about it.” That makes sense. Comfort is “Just Right” without having to do anything or notice anything. At Cardinal Heating & Air we have a unique ability to provide this with the combination of Radiant Floor Heating and Air Conditioning systems.
Radiant Floor heating systems have become very popular over the last decade in modern homes. It provides warm floors to keep us warm where we live and allows our body to react to the indoor environment the way it is most natural. This type of system while popular now has been around for thousands of years. However the ability to provide an indoor setting that creates that “Just right” feel requires several different skillsets that very few companies’ in this area can provide. Technologies have changed over the last two decades and it takes constant training and education to stay on the leading edge of advancements in the industry. With Licensed Plumbers, Electricians, and Sheet metal mechanics on staff we have all the skills to provide that “just right” feeling in your home.
What is Radiant Floor Heating?
You might think of a home heating system as a utility (usually a heat pump, boiler, or furnace) that warms the air to comfortable levels, and then that air gets transported throughout the home in order to change the room temperature of the home to acceptable levels – this is true with most standard heating systems. Radiant floor heating is different than traditional heating systems in a few ways, however.
The biggest difference in radiant floor heating is that the system uses water as the element of delivery for the warmth it creates.
Why water? Air itself is not a very good insulator, which is why we use air conditioners and heaters to “condition” the air in our homes to be more comfortable. The element water is actually a much better insulator than air – think of using hot water bags to warm yourself. Radiant heat systems take advantage of water’s insulation properties by warming a batch of water through the use of a boiler, geothermal heat pump, or even a solar water heater, and then that warmed water gets pumped through the floors of your home warming the ground beneath your feet. As heat rises, it more effectively warms the air in the home from the ground up. This is an effective and efficient way of keeping your floors warm, and the indoor air temperature a comfortable level.
Home Zoning with Radiant Floor Heating
Zoning is the practice of heating your home in a series of zones, or areas that have been selected for their usage and patterns; for instance you can zone your home into sleeping areas and living areas and have the heating settings customized for when and how you use those areas of your home. The same can be achieved with radiant floor heating.
Should I Choose Forced Air Heat or Radiant Floor Heating?
While the choice is completely up to the preference of the homeowner, radiant floor heating has some very strong benefits. Simply looking at the visualization of how heat travels through a room or space will tell you a lot about how inaccurate and chaotic the air flow is with a forced air system, and how evenly the heat dispersal is with a radiant floor heating option.
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Not sure if radiant floor heating is right for your home? Call us today or request an appointment online and we will explore all of your options and see if radiant heating is right for your situation.
Our Partners & Affiliations
Cardinal Heating & Air is proud to be affiliated with top brands like Trane, Honeywell, Mitsubishi Electric, Carrier, and ClimateMaster. Our commitment to excellence has earned us numerous awards, reflecting our dedication to providing superior HVAC services. Trust us for reliable, high-quality solutions backed by industry-leading partners.
TESTIMONIALS
What Our Clients Say
If you want an HVAC company that stands by its work, then you’ll want to go with Cardinal. They did a big job for us, and as with any big job, there were bumps in the road. Thanks to the team at Cardinal (most especially Dave and Tom), we were able to get back on track quickly. Also a big thank you to installers Drew and Luis. They were professional and efficient, and I have confidence in their work. Going above and beyond, Drew and Luis also did a very thorough quality control check after the installation. I appreciate that Cardinal has been open, honest, and responsive every step of the way. I would choose Cardinal again without hesitation and I would recommend them to my friends and family. It’s a company that has earned my trust.
Cindy Tramountanas
Cardinal Heating replaced my 30+ year old furnace and added AC at a great price. Their team was awesome led by Jerrar Hayes and did an excellent job.
Oscar Lilienthal
Appreciate the workers who have helped to install our new heater. We just had a visit by Jerrar - I appreciated his punctuality and good communication and sense of humor. Thank you!
Susan T
Jerrar was amazing to work with! He went above and beyond to fix my furnace, working diligently to ensure everything was running smoothly before leaving. He took the time to explain the issues clearly, helping me understand what went wrong and what steps were needed to resolve it. His professionalism, attention to detail, and willingness to answer all my questions made the entire experience stress-free.
Tiffany Chen
Always great service by Cardinal. Jarred was very courteous and friendly.
Lee Miyasato
We have a 100+ year old Craftsman house and wanted to upgrade to a heat pump system. We had multiple bids which were unsettlingly all very different. Jonas from Cardinal was the most thorough and ended up recommending a hybrid system very different from the others. (Before I mention the quality of the work, I say want to say the system works extraordinarily well - the decision the accept the limitation of the 100 year old ducting system and work with it was brilliant.)
We had the new heat pump system installed in July 2024 with a new ducted system for the second floor. The Cardinal installation team really did an excellent job. They were also very professional, and thoughtfully walked us through some of the installation issues and decisions we needed to make . Their daily cleanup was excellent.
We are continually surprised by how well the systems works. We mostly wanted to use the system for the summers, particularly for the smoke events and weren't sure the cooling would be well distributed. But thanks to the suggestion by Josh that we wire up a switch to use the old gas furnace's fan in the summer, the cool air is distributed pretty well. And the heating effect is really wonderful.
We had a post installation problem with leaking condensation causing some ceiling damage. Cardinal made good on the installation paying for the repairs continuing their excellent service. Cardinal is one of the best contractors we ever worked with - I can't recommend them highly enough!
Patrick Long