Radiant heat and how it really works

5. Air is cooled and falls. Air is warmed and rises. CONVECTION This is the transfer of heat by means of a liquid or a gas, such as air. This is the principle of heat transfer used by such things as electric convection heaters.

6. EVAPORATION This is the process by which moisture is changed into vapor. As the moisture evaporates from a warm surface, heat is removed and the surface is cooled. An example of ‘ cooling ’ - stepping out of a hot shower.

13. Estimated Cost to Operate: $1187.00 Time of use rate: $848.35 2400 sq ft. 3 floors heated (includes bsmt)

14. Equipment Cost 2400 sq.ft $4,453 more expensive $10,400 Oil Hot Air Furnace $6,353 more expensive $12,300 Heat Pump $7,554 more expensive $13,500 Hydronic Oil $1,054 more expensive $7,000 Hot Water Baseboard The Smart Choice $5,946 SmartRooms (incl floor warming and earth storage)

16. Bungalow 1824 sq. ft (incl bsmt) Estimated Cost to Operate: $951.00 Time of use rate: $565.00

17. Slab - 1890 sq. ft Estimated Cost to Operate: $753.00 Time of use rate: $552.00

18. Estimated Cost to Operate: $1124.00 Time of use rate: $864.00 Split Level - 2200 sq. ft

20. The beauty of it all!!

24. FLOOR WARMING SYSTEM cont…