There are so many reasons to choose hydronic heating. Beyond just efficiency, it offers so many advantages over conventional forced air heating. - Hydronic systems use pipes to carry hot water in or under the floor. The hot water heat radiates through the floor and warms the building. Because the floor becomes a thermal mass and creates a ballast of heat there are smaller temperature fluctuations. Forced air systems blow hot air to warm the room so you experience ongoing variations of ‘too cool’ and ‘too warm’. In-floor heat will gain and lose warmth at a much slower rate providing you with a more comfortable stable environment.
- Homeowners have consistently found that they can keep their thermostat a few degrees lower when they have infloor heating. The warmest part of the room is the bottom half, where you live, as opposed to forced air heating where the warmth is mostly at the ceiling. A lower temperature actually feels warmer in a room with in-floor heat.
- Hydronic systems are quiet and have less air movement so there are fewer drafts and less dust. This is especially beneficial for people with allergies.
- No more poor air recirculation. It is estimated that the most houses have air quality 4 times worse than outside air. A hydronic system coupled with an air exchanger allows you to bring in fresh air to circulate through your house so you can better control the air quality.
- Hydronic heating gives you the ability to easily control different temperatures throughout your house. If you seldom use your basement you can set it to a lower temperature whereas you can keep the bathroom warmer. Garages and outbuildings can also be heated with the household boiler saving you the cost of multiple furnaces.
- A hydronic heating system can also heat your domestic hot water. Even "high efficient" water heaters often are only about 59% efficient. By using your hydronic system to heat your hot water you achieve the same efficiency as your boiler, usually above 90%.
- Hydronic heating systems are very adaptable to introducing additional heat sources and new technologies. For instance, adding solar panels or a grain fed boiler is a logical and comparatively easy upgrade to supplement a hydronic system.
- The pipes have a life expectancy of over 200 years and are even resistant to small cracks and shifts in a concrete floor
Once you have your hydronic system in place there are endless ways to utilize the heat; some are listed below:
 Hydronic systems are easy to install in new construction but it is also possible to retrofit them into existing structures. In-floor heat can be installed if floor joists are accessible (unfinished basement). In basements, where ceiling height allows, you can do over-pours on existing concrete.
Baseboard heaters are a great solution for existing construction where you cannot access joists to install in-floor heating or for places where you want a little extra heating. You can add a baseboard heater to a closet so jackets and boots are warm and dry quickly. These baseboard heaters are virtually noiseless, they do not give off any odors and they pose no fire risk. They are low profile and at just over 2.5 inches deep they do not interfere with furniture placement. Price is $7.00 per running foot.
 An air handler, like the one on the left, work well for situations where there is an immediate large demand for heat. In buildings with high traffic and foyers, often infloor heating cannot recover temperature quickly enough. With an air handler heat recovery is extremely fast. It utilizes existing ductwork while still using a boiler for heating. They are great in applications where there is existing ductwork to exploit but poor accessibility for hot water pipes.
An indirect hot water storage tank connected to your boiler can provide your family with a virtually endless supply of hot water. Almost all of the boilers we sell allow you to set domestic hot water as a priority so when there is a call for hot water the boiler will temporarily divert all heat to the storage tank. This means nearly endless hot water. The average 40 gallon tank is enough for a family of 5 without ever having to worry about running out of hot water. These insulated tanks are fabricated from stainless steel. A conventional water heater has a life expectancy of less than 20 years and are usually only about 50% efficient. These units have a life expectancy of over 75 years and operate at the same high efficiency as your boiler. The CLX40 costs $1400.00 CAD The CLX60 costs $ 1750.00 CAD The CLX80 costs $2200.00 CAD
The ultimate in luxury is a heated towel warmer. Turn it on when you get in the shower and your towel and even the bathroom are warm by the time you get out. It’s stylish, silent and completely safe.There are many sizes and styles available... Please contact us for pricing and availability.
With a hydronic system you can use your household boiler and this exchanger to heat your pool or hot tub. This durable unit is made from stainless steel and is available in different sizes. The largest one has a surface area of 16.8 square feet and can heat a pool up to 44,000 gallons.
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 With hydronic pipes embedded in concrete you can use your boiler to melt snow in crucial areas such as steps, entrances or walkways. This can be set up to start manually or automatically.
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