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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.
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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
We decided we need to add AC to our house and replace the aging furnace when we moved in a couple years ago. I ended up reaching out to 7 companies for quotes because most of them said it was impossible to add AC to our house. One company told me our only option was to add mini-splits in every room.
Different companies had different ways of evaluating the house. Everyone focused on the fact that there wasn't enough vertical room in the garage to add evaporator coils, supposedly. Some measured every window, some did a quick video tour, and some just went off of square footage. Our sales person from Cardinal, Tom, gave the most thorough evaluation of what really mattered by focusing mostly on making sure there was enough return air vents to supply a unit of the size we were adding. Tom was very patient answering all of my questions providing helpful information without trying to push me towards more expensive options.
Our installers were incredibly hard working and did a great job. I think our lead installer was Jake. They had to reroute a duct to make enough space to add the evaporator coils, which no other company was willing to do! Jake didn't make it look easy, he had to fight for a couple hours to make it work, and he worked extremely hard to get the duct moved only a couple of feet.
It's been almost 2 years and we're extremely pleased with the work Cardinal did. We had a hard time deciding between traditional AC and a heat pump, but Tom gave us no nonsense advice that helped us decide on the heat pump, and our energy bills are thanking him.
Ryan
What a pleasant capable couple of guys!
Anne Sarewitz
I called Cardinal Heating and Air on a Sunday evening with an urgent request for help dealing with my breaker panel (my house was suddenly without power). Joshua returned my VM within minutes. I shared with him that my anxiety was sky high and that my kids had just returned to visit me from college. After going over the details of when/how I lost electricity, he walked me through several steps until power was restored. Clearly this is out of scope for a heating and air company (LOL, what was I thinking?)—this was an electrical issue. That said, Joshua believed the problem was simple and that he could help. He was relaxed, friendly, patient, and helpful, staying on the phone with me through each step. Would I use Cardinal Heating & Air in the future? Absolutely. Kindness and integrity are invaluable. Their work, ethics, and experience are stellar.
Emma Roberts
Heat pump needed maintenance due to the cold weather. Cardinal’s technician Brandon H was prompt and professional. He was able to get the heat pump back in tip top shape.
Jim Gary
Kenny was courteous and professional and communicated very clearly. He showed up on time and worked very efficienctly.
Brice Johnson
Luis and Jesus installed an AC unit in my baby's bedroom before the summer heat. They were professional and friendly and were gracious to work around nap schedule. Will definitely use again!
Simon Hans Edasi