6 Reasons Homeowners Love Basement Floor Heating

Experience the Luxury of Heated Floors in Your Basement

Many basements aren’t set up with a nice, cozy living space in mind. Many homeowners only venture down into the basement to do laundry, maintain their furnace, or access their storage. Converting your basement to a finished space is a great way to get the most out of your home. Whether you have a growing family or want to finally build that mancave, utilizing your basement is a great way to expand your homes usable living space.

Fill Your Basement with Gentle Warmth

Many people avoid their basements because they can be cold and uncomfortable, especially in the wintertime. Basements are inherently colder do to the fact that they are located underground. However, once you insulate the foundation and install a radiant floor heating system, your basement will be warm and toasty all year round.

1. Quiet Comfort

Unlike forced air, which is hottest by the vent, radiant floor heating systems provide an even distribution of heat throughout the room. The heat comes from the ground up gently warming your feet and objects in the room. Forced air can also create a great deal of noise. We’ve all had to adjust the volume on the television to overpower for the swooshing and humming heard through the vents and registers. Many of us have also been startled by the thump or squeal of heard when cycling on and off. Radiant heating systems do not produce a sound.

2. Energy Efficient

Forced air systems also create a noticeable divide between hot and cold air. Vents are often located higher in the room pushing heat to the ceiling, while cool air lingers around you. People often turn up the thermostat to generate even more heat, requiring additional energy. With a basement floor heating system, warmth is generated below your feet and is concentrated lower in the room where it’s needed most.

3. Ease of Installation

The warmth of a basement floor heating system either comes from a water-based hydronic system or an electricity-based one. Hydronic systems require elaborate piping systems, time consuming labor, and an external source to heat the water. Plus, if a concrete slab is already installed, you would need to remove the slab and replace it to install a hydronic system.  Electric radiant heat comes in thin, easy-to-roll-out mats powered by a thermostat. They do not need to be imbedded in concrete which saves time and money. ThermoSoft’s basement floor heating systems are installed using tools that your typical DIYer already has on hand.

4. Maintenance Free

Can you imagine a heating system that is totally maintenance-free? There are no filters, vents, or moving parts to worry about replacing. Once installed, it can truly last indefinitely. There is no need for cleaning or routine tune-ups. It can really be that easy to have a warm, cozy basement living space.

5. Better Air Quality

Choosing a basement floor heating system means relying less on forced air systems with dirty air ducts. This translates to cleaner air which is both dust and allergen-free. Also, with radiant floor heating, air doesn’t become dried out as it does with forced air allowing you to breathe easy all year long.

6. Flexible Floor Covering Options

Installing an in-floor heating system does NOT place limitations on the type of floor coverings you can install. Today the most popular choices for basement flooring include tile, vinyl, laminate, and engineered hardwood. If you plan on installing tile flooring, we suggest using our ThermoTile®  floor heating system which comes in mat or cable form. If you prefer vinyl, laminate, or engineered hardwood, your best option would be WarmStep® Mats which do not require concrete embedment and can be used in floating, glue down, or nail down applications. If new concrete slab is being poured, you can install our ThermoSlab® floor heating system which is embedded directly into the slab.

Final Thoughts

Basement floor heating is simple, efficient, and can help transform your unused basement space into a place for activities and family time. Speak to a knowledgeable member of our U.S. based support team to help select the best basement floor heating system for your space. Be sure to check out our Resources Center for helpful articles like How To Add Floor Heat To Your Basement.

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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ThermoSoft products are made in America and are backed by our best-in-class customer service. We design and manufacture our systems here in Vernon Hills, Illinois with the highest quality control. We have an in-house team of qualified professionals to offer guidance and advice every step of the process – from selection to installation and beyond for years to come.

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