Every year for my birthday my aunt sends me a new pair of slippers. This year, I’m struggling with a way to tell her not to send the slippers, because I simply no longer need them. This is because we’ve installed radiant floor heating in our new home and won’t be need slippers to keep our feet warm this winter.

A comparison of heating by way of floor warming mats to that of forced air is a car that has heated seats verses 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. However, 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, over time, will inefficiently heat objects but with the negative side effects of dry air, dust and pollen, not to mention that hot air rises quickly and can easily escape from your home.

The silent operation of your warm floors, which are free from drafts or flying dust particles, is why these systems are becoming so popular. Many homeowners are searching for ways in which they can create a more comfortable, efficient, and healthier atmosphere in their homes. Floor warming mats accomplish each of these goals.