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<blockquote data-quote="Retired Educator" data-source="post: 129654" data-attributes="member: 3373">Not an expert on floor heat other than making sure the insulation is done properly. It also seems to me that floor heat is designed for off-peak rates. Once the floor is heated that heat will be retained for some time thus allowing for continued heat while the heat source is actually turned off. For electric off peak it should be simple to check with your electric company to confirm what the off peak rates would be. I'm sure they should be able quote you a per KW rate. That will tell you how much you can save by switching to off peak.People I know with floor heat seem to love it. For shops they keep the heat much lower than their house (50-60) because the heat on the floor just makes it feel warmer. Then in a house where the basement is typically concrete, floor heat allows a floor covering other than carpet. Pretty sure correct installation is a major portion of satisfaction.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Retired Educator, post: 129654, member: 3373"] Not an expert on floor heat other than making sure the insulation is done properly. It also seems to me that floor heat is designed for off-peak rates. Once the floor is heated that heat will be retained for some time thus allowing for continued heat while the heat source is actually turned off. For electric off peak it should be simple to check with your electric company to confirm what the off peak rates would be. I'm sure they should be able quote you a per KW rate. That will tell you how much you can save by switching to off peak. People I know with floor heat seem to love it. For shops they keep the heat much lower than their house (50-60) because the heat on the floor just makes it feel warmer. Then in a house where the basement is typically concrete, floor heat allows a floor covering other than carpet. Pretty sure correct installation is a major portion of satisfaction. [/QUOTE]

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