Heat Your Bathroom for Less than a Dollar Per Day!
Uncovering the Cost to Run In-floor Electric Heat in Your Bathroom
Many people have experienced the comfort of underfloor heating at a friend or relatives’ house and have seriously considered installing an in-floor heating system in their own home. But as consumers we must always ask ourselves, How much will this cost? It is easy to find the purchase price of an underfloor heating system but uncovering the ongoing cost to run it can be a mystery. Without this information many homeowners shy away from the idea for fear of the unknown. Today we would like to unravel this mystery and show just how affordable underfloor heating can be.
Take a Look at Your Electric Bill
There are many different rates found on your bill which can seem daunting, but have no fear, there are only two that you need look at. The first is the total amount of the bill. This is the amount you need to pay each month. The second is the total Kilowatt-hours (kWh) used. This is the total units of electricity used in the bill period.
Calculate Your Hourly Electric Rate
Simply divide your total bill amount by the kWh used to find your cost per hour. Let’s say for example the total amount of your bill is $170 and you used 1,015 kWh of electricity. Your electric rate comes to $0.167 or 16.7 cents per kWh which not so coincidentally was the household national average in October of 2022.
Find the Wattage of Your Heating Mat
ThermoSoft makes it easy to locate this information by displaying each systems power rating on our website alongside its pricing. Since this article describes underfloor heating in a bathroom, lets choose a system designed to heat tile and stone, a common flooring found in bathrooms. In this example we will use one of our ThermoTile® Mats, a great choice for tile heating due to their low cost and ease of installation. A typical bathroom can average anywhere from 40-100 square feet. Let’s assume our bathroom has 60 square feet of walkable space we wish to heat. The heating mat that would accommodate this area (item# TT40-120), uses 720 watts of power. As we learned, household electricity is measured by kilowatts, so we must convert this number accordingly. To do this, divide this figure by 1,000 which comes to .72 kilowatts.
Calculate the Cost Per Hour to Run Heating Mat
Now that we know our electric rate ($0.167 per kilowatt-hour) and the wattage of our heating mat (.72 kilowatts), we can determine the cost per hour to operate our mat by multiplying them together (.167x.72). This comes out to 12 cents per hour. But wait, we are assuming the heat is running for the full hour which is very unlikely. ThemoSoft’s underfloor heating systems are controlled by a thermostat connected to an in-floor temperature sensor that cycles on and off to maintain your desired temperature. In most cases, your floor heating system may only need to be on for 15 minutes per hour. This means it’s only actually running 25% of the time bringing your cost of 12 cents down to 3 cents per hour.
Monthly Cost to Operate Your Heating Mat
To calculate your monthly cost, multiply the cost per hour to run your mat by the amount of hours in the month. In this example, we will use 30 days since it is the average amount of days in a month. This means that on average there are 720 hours in a month (30×24). At 3 cents per hour your monthly cost for electric underfloor heating comes to only $21.60 per month.
It Gets Even Better
We all know that there is no place like home, we also know that we must leave our homes for work, school, and other activities. Pairing your heating system with a programmable thermostat such our UDG4-4999 with touch screen, or our UWG4-4999 with Wi-Fi connectivity allows for maximum heating efficiency. Our monthly cost of $21.60 above assumes we are maintaining the same temperature all throughout the week. We can decrease this cost significantly by running our floor heating system only when we are at home to enjoy it.
Final Thoughts
Now that you know just how affordable heated flooring is, there is no reason to hesitate any longer. Say goodbye to the unpleasant feeling of cold tile. Step out of the shower and be greeted with the inviting sensation of gentle radiant heat warming your feet. Speak to a knowledgeable member of our U.S. based support team to help select the best bathroom floor heating system for your space. Be sure to check out our “Top 3 Tile Floor Heat Systems” article to learn more about your tile heating options.
Why ThermoSoft’s Floor Heating Systems are the Answer For You
With these benefits in mind, where can you add comfort and value at the same time?
Look no further than ThermoSoft floor heating systems! We have the fastest warm-up time in the industry, and installation is simple and DIY-friendly.
Benefits of ThermoSoft Floor Heating
- Available for All Types of Flooring: Tile, Laminate, Solid and Engineered Wood, Vinyl, Cement Slab, and Carpet
- Exceptional Comfort: Warms rooms and not ceilings, Uniform, ideal heat pattern, Say goodbye to drafty rooms, Invisible and silent, Individual room control
- Cleaner, Healthier, Maintenance-Free: No dirty vents or ducts, No more drying out your air
- Energy-Saving: 100% Efficiency, More comfort, less energy, Use less energy by needing less heat
- Easy to Install: Designed with installation in mind, Tools already in your toolbox, Simple hookup, We’re here to support you
ThemoSoft never compromises on your comfort or safety, so why would you?
Start enjoying each space more than ever with ThermoSoft floor heating systems. Visit us online or contact Thermosoft today.
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