AHC are Waikato’s leading installers of underfloor heating systems.
Underfloor heating for consistent heat
Underfloor heating offers a number of advantages over conventional heating methods such as, forced air systems, convection heaters and wood stoves. These traditional heating methods tend to produce an uneven heat with the highest air temperatures being at the ceiling or closest to the source. Heating is restricted to the immediate room area.
Underfloor heating options
We offer a wide selection of options - air-to-water heat pumps, natural gas boilers, diesel and solid fuel boilers. Advancements in technology are making these sources increasingly more efficient, ensuring that you don’t get left out in the cold. AHC can help you to choose the best heat source to meet your particular requirements and ensure on-going comfort at minimum cost.
How underfloor heating works
Hydronic underfloor heating systems heat through special tubing laid into the concrete foundation of a building. Heated water circulates through this tubing which in turn heats the mass of concrete and radiates up through the floor into the building. Heat is gently drawn up into the room. As it rises, there is even temperature throughout the room and superior comfort throughout the entire building. As energy is not wasted, fuel bills are cost-effective.
When to install underfloor heating
Underfloor heating needs to be considered before the building process begins, preferably at the planning stage. Factors to be considered are the heat source that suits your system needs, the type of floor coverings to be used and the areas to be heated. The aim is to achieve maximum results for minimal cost.
What is Radiant Heating?
An efficient form of heating, radiant heating supplies heat to your home, office or business using the simple method of air passing over hot water. This method of heating is typically delivered in two forms, underfloor heating and hot water radiators.
Heat Pump DHW Pre-Heat
The system of pre heating domestic hot water without any compromise to heat pump performance when it is in underfloor heating mode offers up to 65% savings on your domestic hot water bill. A 130 litre pre-heat cylinder acts as a buffer tank for the underfloor heating. Inside the buffer tank is a coil which the cold water supply to your standard electric domestic hot water cylinder (supplied by plumber) is fed to. Ideally the pre-heat cylinder is located next to the electric domestic hot water cylinder, where the heating control panel should be also located.
The Principle
The pre-heat cylinder will have stored the water at 45˚C which is your underfloor heating water also. The cold water, at approximately 17˚C, will pass through the coil and enter your domestic hot water cylinder at approximately 35˚C depending on flow rates.
The DHW produced will be at the same efficiency or COP of Heat Pump i.e. 300% (3-1).
To learn more about the advantages of underfloor heating, contact Harley and Michael today.
AHC are Waikato’s leading installers of underfloor heating systems.
Underfloor heating for consistent heat
Underfloor heating offers a number of advantages over conventional heating methods such as, forced air systems, convection heaters and wood stoves. These traditional heating methods tend to produce an uneven heat with the highest air temperatures being at the ceiling or closest to the source. Heating is restricted to the immediate room area.
Underfloor heating options
We offer a wide selection of options - air-to-water heat pumps, natural gas boilers, diesel and solid fuel boilers. Advancements in technology are making these sources increasingly more efficient, ensuring that you don’t get left out in the cold. AHC can help you to choose the best heat source to meet your particular requirements and ensure on-going comfort at minimum cost.
How underfloor heating works
Hydronic underfloor heating systems heat through special tubing laid into the concrete foundation of a building. Heated water circulates through this tubing which in turn heats the mass of concrete and radiates up through the floor into the building. Heat is gently drawn up into the room. As it rises, there is even temperature throughout the room and superior comfort throughout the entire building. As energy is not wasted, fuel bills are cost-effective.
When to install underfloor heating
Underfloor heating needs to be considered before the building process begins, preferably at the planning stage. Factors to be considered are the heat source that suits your system needs, the type of floor coverings to be used and the areas to be heated. The aim is to achieve maximum results for minimal cost.
What is Radiant Heating?
An efficient form of heating, radiant heating supplies heat to your home, office or business using the simple method of air passing over hot water. This method of heating is typically delivered in two forms, underfloor heating and hot water radiators.
Heat Pump DHW Pre-Heat
The system of pre heating domestic hot water without any compromise to heat pump performance when it is in underfloor heating mode offers up to 65% savings on your domestic hot water bill. A 130 litre pre-heat cylinder acts as a buffer tank for the underfloor heating. Inside the buffer tank is a coil which the cold water supply to your standard electric domestic hot water cylinder (supplied by plumber) is fed to. Ideally the pre-heat cylinder is located next to the electric domestic hot water cylinder, where the heating control panel should be also located.
The Principle
The pre-heat cylinder will have stored the water at 45˚C which is your underfloor heating water also. The cold water, at approximately 17˚C, will pass through the coil and enter your domestic hot water cylinder at approximately 35˚C depending on flow rates.
The DHW produced will be at the same efficiency or COP of Heat Pump i.e. 300% (3-1).
To learn more about the advantages of underfloor heating, contact Harley and Michael today.
