The benefits of electric underfloor heating

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electric heating

Quick-responding system

with precise room temperature control for the highest possible energy efficiency

What is electric underfloor heating? 

Electric floor heating consists of two main elements: a heating element, which can be a thin mat or a cable; and a thermostat with temperature sensors. Electric heating mats or cables can be installed under any floor type, and are suitable for new builds, retro fits or renovations. It can be an energy-efficient heating option, especially when it uses energy generated by photovoltaic cells, or solar panels. And that’s just one way that electric underfloor heating can maximize energy efficiency. ​

Efficient use of energy for the highest comfort level

Quick warm-up time and heating schedule

Control from anywhere
Quick reaction time reduces energy waste ​
Depending on the floor construction, electric heating reaches the desired temperature quickly. For example, with tile flooring, the system heats up in 20-30 minutes due to its close proximity to the flooring.
Heating schedule​
The fast reaction time means users can schedule the heating level to match the time of day (such as setting a lower temperature during daylight hours) and according to their daily routines. ​

Electric underfloor heating benefits

Room- or zone-based heating control  

With electric underfloor heating, users can regulate the temperature in each room independently. When no one’s using a room or zone, they can switch off heating to that specific room, which saves money, prevents wasted energy and ensures the highest level of efficiency.

 

Integrated timer function


The thermostats feature an integrated timer function, which means users can switch to “low-cost electricity” mode, so they only use heating when electricity costs are low. The thermostats also react to additional heat sources, such as the sun, so they can automatically adjust the room temperature to external conditions

Fits your rhythm and reduces energy costs​

Newer thermostats even adapt to users’ habits and learn when to turn the heat on and off, so heating is only available when needed. ​

The most comfort with the least energy  ​

The combination of the heat distribution from the floor and the precise temperature control with the thermostat mean users can reduce a room’s temperature by 1-2° Celsius when compared to traditional radiator heating, without reducing the room’s comfort level. For a multi-tenant building, this would amount to a 20% reduction in total energy loss. ​

Electric underfloor heating also gives the highest possible heat efficiency, as it converts 99% of the energy the system consumes into heat

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Solar-powered heating 

​Find out how the combination of electric underfloor heating and photovoltaics met the energy efficiency requirements for an Energy plus, near-zero housing complex in Koblenz, Germany. 

Simple, low-cost installation and maintenance

Beyond the energy efficiency related benefits, electric underfloor heating offers additional advantages for single- and multi-tenant building owners. For example, builders can use lighter floor construction with electric underfloor heating. While water-based floor heating typically requires a 60-100 mm concrete layer on top of the tubes, electric heating mats are from 2.5 - 4.5 mm thick and can be placed just underneath the floor covering. ​

Since electric underfloor heating only requires two elements, the heating element and the control unit, the installation process is quicker and less complex than with other heating solutions. From a resident’s perspective, an invisible, no-noise heating system gives increased flexibility in terms of saving space (no need to plan around bulky radiators) and interior design. And electric underfloor heating gives a greater peace of mind because there’s no possibility of frost, leakage and related floor damage.   ​

The heating mat’s thickness also means it can be installed in a house renovation without destroying the existing floor. And the relatively low-level of floor thickness makes electric underfloor heating an ideal solution for multi-story buildings, where low building height is an advantage, and the size of the horizontal division makes a difference.​

Product range

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    Experience true operational simplicity with self-leveling valves from Danfoss. These line-mounted, flow-dividing valves automatically adjust a machine’s bucket or attachment position in response to movement of the boom cylinder. The result is a constant bucket altitude, no matter how much repositioning your task requires.

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    Water-cooled brakes

    Airflex water-cooled brake models are engineered to absorb and dissipate huge thermal loads in even the most severe applications.

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    Our PVG-EX program is an explosion proof PVG designed to be used in Ex hazardous areas like mining and oil and gas industries. The PVG-EX shares the same features as the standard PVG. This enables stack combinations of flexible slice sections, making it possible to build valve groups meeting the exact requirements, now for use in hazardous areas.

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    Airflex air-cooled disc clutches and brakes excel in a wide range of applications including oil and gas drawworks, mining draglines and shovels. With favorable torque-to-size ratios and low-inertia friction disc assemblies, they provide maximum performance in limited spaces.

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    Brake valves

    Achieve the perfect feel with Danfoss brake valves. With decades of experience designing custom solutions for mobile machinery, Danfoss has perfected the art of turning calculations into a braking system that gives you – and your operators – exactly what you want. With our full range of power, manual and hybrid brake valves, we can help you increase machine performance and productivity.

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Related applications

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    Electric underfloor heating for all types of floors

    Electric heating is an energy-efficient and environmentally friendly floor heating solution. It is flexible for new build homes and renovations for both wet and dry installation.​

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