Frequently Asked Questions

About radiant infloor heat

There are a lot of questions when it comes to installing a radiant heating system and JanesRadiant wants to help you determine if it's the right heating solution for you. Our most frequently asked questions are listed below.

What is radiant heat?

Radiant heat is a system of tubing that is installed underneath the floor of your home or building. Hot water runs through these tubes to heat your space, literally from the ground up. For more information on the most comfortable form of heating around, check out 'What is Radiant Heat?"

Is radiant heat only for new construction?

Absolutely not! Not only can radiant heat be installed into existing structures, multi-unit, and commercial buildings, but JanesRadiant can help you install a system for just one room of your home - like the bathroom or kitchen.

Why does radiant heat save me money?

Because of the way radiant heat warms the room from the ground up, people are more comfortable with a lower thermostat setting. Plus, the heat stays down near you, where you need it instead of rising up to the ceiling as with other systems. So, lower thermostat settings and less heating required means lower heating bills.

Why is radiant heat more comfortable?

n-floor heating warms the floor, the furniture and you with even heat. No cold spots, no drafty rooms, no vents spilling heat to just certain portions of the room. With your entire house an even temperature, you get more comfort.

How is a radiant heat system installed?

There are several approaches to installing a radiant heat system depending on the space. A representative from JanesRadiant.com can work with you to determine the best method of installation for your project.

How do I know if a radiant system is the best solution for my project?

Ask yourself a few questions:

• Do I want the most comfortable heating system available?
• Do I want a more efficient heating system that will save me money?
• Do I want freedom to arrange furniture anywhere in the room?
• Do I want to eliminate cold spots and drafty corners?

If you've answered YES to any of these questions, then an In-floor Radiant Heat System is probably a great solution for you. Contact a JanesRadiant.com expert for a free personal consultation.

Can I install a radiant heating system myself?

Yes! Call us today about our customized radiant heat kits. Our trained representatives will help determine the best solution for your heating needs and our factory trained technicians are available by phone to assist with any installation question that may arise.

How can I heat the water for my radiant system?

Radiant heat offers great flexibility in fuel choices for heating the water used in the system...electricity, oil, propane or natural gas. If you have questions about how radiant heat works, visit 'What is Radiant Heat?" or contact JanesRadiant.com for more information.

If I'm putting carpet over my radiant heating system, are there special carpet installation requirements?

Carpet and radiant heat make great partners. There's no concerns with the type of carpet you install, but be sure to use a low R-value padding. This allows for proper heat transfer from the floor. Not sure what to select? Don't worry, JanesRadiant can help you select the right cushioning and can even provide it through In-floor.

What if we're installing wood floors? Are there installation options available?

Wood flooring can usually be installed using a floating floor, glue-down installation method or a wood sleeper system. Not sure what all that means? Just give us a calland we'll walk you through your radiant floor heating questions step-by-step.

What if I also want air conditioning?

Most of the time, a separate air conditioning system is installed. This could be a central air system or a split system with strategically placed units, called 'zoned' cooling.' The advantage to zone cooling, with registers placed in the ceiling, is more energy savings in the summer.

Can my radiant heating system freeze? Will I need to put anti-freeze in the system?

Freezing is rarely a problem with radiant heating systems. Usually keeping a system running, even at a lower thermostat setting will keep a system in working order. Unless a system will be shut off for an extended period of time under freezing conditions, like a cabin or second home, anti-freeze is not needed, but could be added for extra piece of mind.