When every one of us built our home, our partner and I debated the several types of heating and cooling systems! Because of our location in the northeast, heating is undoubtedly the priority, the two of us need a system that can handle temperatures well below zero yet operate efficiently, and while central a/c might be nice, it’s not essential, then our requirements led us to hydronic heating, but a system that uses water rather than air to transfer heat energy is especially clean and quiet! It doesn’t blow dust and other contaminants into the breathing air.
There’s no air duct to leaks, pollute the air or make noise! Rather than overheated air getting blowin in from vents and rising straight up to the ceiling, a hydronic system radiates heat. There’s less temperature change from floor to ceiling, and it’s a more gentle comfort. The system starts with a boiler installed in the basement. Boilers are known for being exceptionally reliable. Because there’s few moving parts, there’s not a lot that can go wrong. With nothing more than annual professional repair, every one of us can expect the boiler to last for decades. The boiler takes care of heating up the water and sending it through a looping network of pipes hidden beneath the floor. There is no ugly component taking up fancy space or detracting from aesthetics in the living area. I absolutely care about having radiant floors. The heat is spread from corner to corner with no freezing spots, however plus, every one of us have the home set up for zoned control, however each room features an independent thermostat that allows us to tailor the setting so the requirements, preference of occupancy. The two of us save money by not heating empty rooms. Each home office accommodates personal choice for temperature level.
Programmable thermostat