With the current housing market being so unpredictable, an increasing number of homeowners are opting to stay put in their homes, rather than buy a new home. They find that one way to make their current home a better fit for them is to remodel the kitchen or bathroom, or upgrade the home’s heating systems. While there isn’t a single heating system out there that is an ideal fit for every project, there is an ideal system for every project. Suntouch can provide you with the right floor warming systems for your home, as well as consult with you on which systems would be the best fit for your project.

It’s stood the test of time. Not a lot of people realize that home heating systems that run underneath the floors are not exactly new inventions, but the truth is that this form of heating was first used by the Romans. Naturally, there have been some major improvements since the Romans first came up with the idea.

Hydronic under floor heating systems are some of the most popular forms of radiant floor warming systems that Suntouch can provide. These hydronic systems are ideal for remodeling and most new construction projects.

With the current housing market being so unpredictable, an increasing number of homeowners are opting to stay put in their homes, rather than buy a new home. They find that one way to make their current home a better fit for them is to remodel the kitchen or bathroom, or upgrade the home’s heating systems. While there isn’t a single heating system out there that is an ideal fit for every project, there is an ideal system for every project. SunTouch ^® can provide you with the right floor warming systems for your home, as well as consult with you on which systems would be the best fit for your project.

Not a lot of people realize that home heating systems that run underneath the floors are not exactly new inventions, but the truth is that this form of heating was first used by the Romans. Naturally, there have been some major improvements since the Romans first came up with the idea.

Hydronic under floor heating systems are some of the most popular forms of radiant floor warming systems that SunTouch can provide. These hydronic systems are ideal for remodeling and most new construction projects.

Stop by a newsstand and open up almost any home decorating magazine and you’re likely to see photo after photo of gorgeous hardwood, marble, and tiled floors. The floors look so beautiful in the photos that you may even find yourself thinking how nice those floors would look in your home. That is until you remember about how cold it can be to walk on such floors in the wintertime. But did you know that this is precisely why so many homeowners are choosing SunTouch ^® radiant heating systems to warm up their floors.

Contrary to what some might think, the installation of SunTouch radiant heating is not new. Quite contrary, heated floors have been installed under bathroom and kitchen tile for the past 10 years in the U.S. And, these heating products continue to gain popularity. Many in the kitchen and bath industry expect radiant floor heating products, such as those offered by SunTouch, to continue to play a big role among homeowners who crave comfort features.

The minute energy bills begin arriving after installing the floor heating mats by SunTouch, you’ll see that, in addition to providing warmth, these new floor heating mats are energy efficient. This is because the floor heating is located under the carpet or floating wood and over the foam pad, it provides additional insulation from the cold sub-floor, which reduces heat loss, and maximizes efficiency and comfort.

Many homeowners, especially those in colder climates, will be pleased to learn that SunTouch ^® electric radiant heating mats by Watts Radiant are designed to gently heat tile and stone floors in bathrooms, kitchens, entry ways and sun rooms.

It’s clear that SunTouch systems are very cost-effective solutions for smaller spaces (1-5 rooms) because they are easy to install and have a very low start-up cost. An electric digital thermostat is all that is required to operate an under tile heating system by SunTouch and costs only about $100-$200. SunTouch floor mats offer many advantages over a warm-water system. Floor buildup is kept to minimum and there are no structural weight loads to consider, common challenges to a traditional hot water radiant heating system. SunTouch mats are installed directly onto concrete board or the subfloor just prior to setting the tile or stone.

SunTouch customers benefit from a faster installation of which most DIY homeowners can tackle. If you are not up for the task, most tile setters already have experience with SunTouch floor warming systems and can easily add this to their installation.

Truly, you will not regret having warm tile installed in your home. Floor warming systems are a distinguishing feature to any home and provide much needed heat to tile floors.

If you’re considering installing radiant heating, you need to consider several key aspects of your project that will assure you the best price and performance. It’s important to understand the details of your project and then match it to the best system available.

Whether heating under hardwood, carpet, or tiled floors, there is a system that will fit your individual project. Both electric and hydronic systems can be installed directly under hardwood and carpet flooring. If you are in the market for a radiant heat system, you should check out the selection of radiant heating products available through SunTouch. SunTouch can provide you with as many options as possible, and help you select the best options for any project that will fit your individual needs and budget. If you’re considering installing a heated floor, you really should check out the products offered by SunTouch. Along with their technical expertise, they can educate you as to which radiant heat products match your application, as well as your budget.

While fire places and coal burning stoves become less popular options for heating a residence, other alternative heating methods are quickly becoming more common. Traditional furnaces as a primary heating system are now being challenged from radiant baseboards, radiant floor heating systems and even radiant ceiling heaters.

Many of these new heating systems are using electricity instead of natural gas or heating oil. SunTouch ^®, for example, provides affordable heating solutions which add comfort, and save money as well. Not only do SunTouch heating systems cut down on heating costs, but they are also more efficient and eco-friendly as well. These heating systems are quickly replacing traditional furnaces.This is not surprising given the fact that they are not only more efficient, but provide a more comfortable environment as well.

One great aspect to SunTouch heating systems, as opposed to warm air systems (such as a forced air unit heaters), deliver the source of heat to the floor level, not the ceiling. As a result, you get heat evenly distributed where you need it most, rather than having heat accumulate at the ceiling level. 

If you would like to know more about SunTouch radiant heating systems, contact their knowledgeable staff who will be happy to help.

You may not know much about SunTouch radiant heating products, but finding out about them could save you a bundle this winter. Whether you’re building a new home or updating your current home, you owe it to yourself to check out the comfort and efficiency that SunTouch ^® radiant heating has to offer.

Radiant heaters are a type of heater that warms objects instead of air. Radiant heat uses objects, such as the floor, to heat a home. The air in the room is warmed when it comes into contact with the warmed objects. Heat loss is reduced and the radiant heat remains in the lower part of the room, warmer near feet level and slightly less so at head level, creating the perfect climate for comfort. Seeing, or feeling in this case, is believing.

Not only is radiant heating is one of the most comfortable ways to hear your home, but SunTouch radiant heaters also offer a diversity of applications. Radiant heaters can be used in a number of applications in residential homes or businesses, including tiled areas, with hardwood flooring, carpeted areas, and even cement floors (such as in basements, etc.). Because radiant heat is delivered via objects rather than through the air, radiant heaters help to keep the whole house at a more constant temperature, which will increase efficiency, and reduce your overall heating costs. 

If you’re looking for a cost effective, eco-friendly way to heat your home, then check out the many options for radiant heating systems. For more information, contact the staff at SunTouch ^®.

If you’ve been listening to the news at all over the last year I’m sure you’ve heard all the talk about alternative fuels, etc. Due to concerns about global warming, more and more people are looking for ways to go “green.” With that come some opportunities for other alternatives as well, including alternative heating systems such as those offered by SunTouch.

There are a number of alternative heating systems out there that can help you in your quest to conserve energy and reduce harmful emissions into the atmosphere. One of these heating systems is SunTouch radiant floor heating.

Radiant heaters, as opposed to warm air systems (such as a forced air unit heaters), deliver the source of heat to the floor level, not the ceiling. Using radiant energy is on of the oldest forms of heating. This type of heat is excellent at providing comfort and is the basis for all heating systems. Radiant energy is totally pure radiation and is absorbed by an object without physical contact with the heat source or by heating the surrounding air, as is the case with convective, forced air systems. Because radiant heating systems work more efficiently, you end up using less energy, while maintaining a more comfortable living space.

It’s usually true that the best things in life seem to be the most expensive. While I’d agree that is generally the case, I have recently found an exception to this rule. Heated floors, which have always been a luxury, are not only affordable, but can save you a lot of money on heating costs as well.  SunTouch^® floor heating solutions gives you the luxury you’ve only dreamed of, at a price you can actually live with – comfortably I might add!

SunTouch floor heating systems will allow you to turn down your thermostat two to four degrees. This can reduce energy costs by 10-40% and can be verified with your local utility company. This setback to your thermostat can happen because a radiant floor heats from the ground up and delivers the heat through objects not air. This makes the lowest three feet of your home the most comfortable where a forced air system loses its heat to the ceiling and is required to heat from the top down. Delivering heat by air also makes it easy to escape and increase your overall heat loss.

A good analogy for radiant floor heating to forced air is a car that has heated seats and a forced air heater/furnace. The forced air in a car can dry you out and can become uncomfortable and is difficult to dial in because of the heat loss due to its air delivery. A heated seat will provide you with quick results and will remain warm long after it is reduced or turned completely off. The heated seat actually warms your body and the car seat, not the air. Forced air will over time will inefficiently heat objects but with the negative side effects of dry air, dust and pollen.

If you’ve been dreaming of the comfort of heated floors, but didn’t think you could actually afford it, you should checkout SunTouch.  They have heating systems for any application, no matter what size your budget is. 

What comes to mind when you consider the most important parts of a bathroom or kitchen remodeling project? Most would say it’s the fixtures or appliances. However, the heating system is also crucial to consider, especially because bathrooms and kitchens can present unique heating challenges. While appliances and fixtures are important, have you ever considered installing radiant floor heating by SunTouch ^®? SunTouch electric floor heating is simply a thin electric mat installed in beneath your flooring. SunTouch electric mats are controlled by a timer-thermostat To install this type of heating is very cost effective, especially when you consider how much money you’ll save on your heating bill. For example, when installed in an average-sized bathroom, it will operate on less than 10 cents a day of electricity.

Electric radiant heat systems are incredibly economical. They are made of a heat resistant wire which serpentines over a supporting material. They are safe, relatively easy to install, and extremely energy-efficient.

Finally, there’s another major plus to electric radiant heat: amazing comfort. Having electric radiant heat in the floor increases our comfort by bringing the heat to our feet, which leaves the air at head level cooler. This scenario creates the perfect level of comfort. Whether you are remodeling one or five rooms, electric radiant heat is the perfect solution. It’s inexpensive, and easy enough to install that most any DIY remodeler could install it themselves.