Nuheat Floor Heating: Say Goodbye to Cold Floors! Posted on December 20, 2017 Radiant floor heating systems are more advanced, efficient, clean, and consistent than standard gas furnaces or electrical forced air systems. There’s little to no maintenance, no gas leaks to worry about, and no noise – just even, radiant heat. And while electric radiant floor heating used to be a niche luxury for mega mansions and Belair homes, today it has grown into a practical, energy-efficient comfort solution for the average suburban home. At the forefront of this evolution stands Nuheat, a North American pioneer in electric radiant floor heating systems for over 30 years. Let’s explore how Nuheat’s innovations redefined underfloor comfort by turning cold floors into warm living spaces. Why Radiant Heat? Radiant heat works better than forced air systems because instead of using air to transfer heat, it heats the surface where it’s installed directly. Once the temperature is set, it provides an even distribution of warmth throughout the space. It is as warm head height as it is at foot height, so there are no random pockets of cold air or drafts to slow the system down. Radiant heat allows you to heat each room according to its level of use — no more closing off rooms in the house to avoid precious heated air escaping. This means that radiant floor heating is more energy efficient, provides heat more directly and evenly, and helps reduce heating bills. About Nuheat Floor Heating Nuheat is an established manufacturer of radiant floor heating solutions. Founded in 1989, the company specializes in electric floor heating, being used in residential homes, commercial buildings, and high-end projects. The brand’s products have been featured in home improvement magazines and architectural digests. According to the company, Nuheat Radiant Flooring Heat Mats are the thinnest floor heating pads on the market. These impressive mats are the end result of almost 40 years of catering solely to the radiant floor heating segment. The company is also at the forefront of constant innovation, manufacturing new products like a convenient peel and stick membrane, as well as the first WiFi enabled floor heating thermostat in North American. Nuheat vs Traditional Heating Systems Due to their design, Nuheat floor mats are extremely cost-efficient. Although it’s connected to your electricity, using Nuheat as a supplemental heat source in a few rooms or throughout your home as a primary heat source won’t jack up your electric bill. Even with frequent use, this system is inexpensive to use, and comes with a 25-year warranty if installed by a certified PRO installer. A simple thermostat system makes it easy to adjust your preferred temperature setting once and not have to worry about repeatedly turning your heat system on and off to reach the optimum indoor temperature. It also eliminates mechanical parts that could break down, and the risks of carbon monoxide poisoning or pilot light failure for gas heating systems. Nuheat Radiant Floor Heating Mats are designed to be installed beneath any tile, stone, laminate, or engineered wood floor, making them the perfect solution for any home. Made of heating wire sandwiched between porous and highly durable fabric, each mat is ⅛” thick and features consistently spaced wires that conduct the radiant heat and reduce any irregularities. Each mat emits 41 BTUs or 12 watts of heat per square feet, making Nuheat one of the most cost-efficient heating methods. A 10-ft lead that connects to the thermostat comes with each mat, and with wireless technology and a corresponding thermostat app, you can control your Nuheat system from your phone in your pocket. No more cold pockets of air, no more ice-cold floors, and no more high energy bills. Pros: Radiant floor heat is the most efficient and comfortable way to keep your house warm in the winter, and comes with even more great benefits: There’s no duct system in which to lose warm air and lower your heating efficiency. Nuheat heating mats won’t kick up and distribute any allergens so that everyone can breathe easy. Also limits distribution of dust and bacteria that are common with central heating systems. Consistent temperature throughout the heated space. No more cold feet! No drafts. Little to no maintenance and repairs. No moving parts to break down and replace. Each room can be heated according to its rate of use — no more closing off vents or rooms to keep heat from escaping the common areas. Versatile – perfect for supplementing any other whole-house heat systems or as the primary heat source. Perfect for installing during any renovations or home updates. Also easily installed even without a renovation or update project planned. Cons: If you don’t have a direct power line in the room you’re wanting to install the Nuheat mats, installation could be a bit pricey, as you’ll need to have a line put in and then the Nuheat installed. Cannot be retrofitted. Nuheat Floor Heating Products Nuheat radiant floor mat Nuheat Electric Floor Heating Mat – 5 Ft. Series / 240 Volt The Nuheat electric floor heating mats are almost all DIY; an electrician is only needed to install a dedicated line. If your room already has a dedicated line and you are well versed in electrical installations, you may not need an electrician. Simply lay your thinset, roll out and press the Nuheat mat right onto the thinset, apply another layer of thinset and install your flooring! The 240 Volt Nuheat Floor Heat Mats are available in lengths from 5 feet to 20 feet. This particular 5-foot series comes in different width options including 36″ (G1509), 42″ (G1510), 48″ (G1512), and 60″ (G1515). Nuheat floor mats are pre-wired and cannot be cut, but they can be laid in either direction so if the width and length don’t match your needs, you can turn it. If your room’s layout is more complex than a basic square or rectangle, you can lay more than one mat side by side, and still have it controlled by the same thermostat (up to the 15 amp limit of the thermostat). Price: $354.00 Nuheat Electric Floor Heating Mat - 5 Ft. Series / 240 Volt Price will change based floor mat width chosen The Nuheat Floor Heating Mats are easy to install and are available in just about any size you may need. Radi... View Product Click here to see the other floor mat lengths available. Thermostats Nuheat AC0057 ELEMENT Non-Programmable Thermostat This manual control thermostat offers easy to use, simple up and down temperature control for your electric floor heating system. It is universally compatible with other electric heated floor systems besides Nuheat, and can be used with any flooring including tile, stone, laminate and engineered wood floors. This dual voltage capable thermostat is designed specifically for electric floor heating systems and can be used with either 120 volt or 240 volt. Price: $138.00 Nuheat AC0057 ELEMENT Non-Programmable Thermostat The Elements thermostat is a non-programmable digital thermostat to control your Nuheat electric floor heating system. It is a manual control thermostat that ... View Product Nuheat AC0055 SIGNATURE WiFi Enabled Programmable Thermostat The industry’s first WiFi-enabled floor heating thermostat, this floor sensing and ambient air sensing thermostat can be controlled from a smartphone or web browser. Using the thermostat itself is a breeze with its 3.5″ screen with 320 x 480 pixel color touchscreen. This dual voltage capable thermostat is designed specifically for electric floor heating systems. It is simple to use and can be used with either 120 volt or 240 volt, and is universally compatible with any electric floor heating system using a 10K Ω sensor. Price: $285.00 Nuheat AC0055 SIGNATURE WiFi Enabled Programmable Thermostat Now you can control your heated floor with the industry's first WiFi enable floor heating thermostat. This thermostat easily connects to your home's WiFi netw... View Product Nuheat Floor Mat Installation If you’re looking to complete the installation yourself and already have a dedicated power line to hook the mats up to, then you’re good to go. All you need to have is the proper number of mats for the square footage of the room you’re heating, and an external thermostat to install and regulate. Nuheat mats can be installed horizontally or vertically – essentially, it’s up to you to determine the best mat coverage for your room and how you want it laid out. Just remember to NEVER cut a Nuheat mat to size, as this will irreparably damage the mat and render it unusable. If your room has a unique footprint or design, Nuheat can also make a custom-shaped mat fit to your specifications. Some of our most common sizes of Nuheat mats include: 25 sq ft – 5ft x 5ft– perfect for a small bathroom – $430.00 80 sq ft – 8 ft x 10 ft – perfect for larger bathroom – $1042.00 200 sq ft – 20 ft x 10 ft – perfect for kitchen – $2569.00 Before installing Nuheat heating mats yourself, make sure to read the installation instructions thoroughly and assemble the proper tools. Depending on the size of your room, installation could take a few hours, or up to a few days to complete. If you have any questions along the way, call Nuheat’s customer service helpline to troubleshoot any aspect of the process. No More Cold Floors! Using a Nuheat floor mat can do wonders once the weather gets cold. No more shocking heating bills, and no more heat being lost to cold, poorly insulated rooms. Radiant floor heating is also highly beneficial for your health — say goodbye to clouds of dust, bacteria, and allergens swirling through the air and into your lungs. If you’re looking to add cost-effective supplemental heat sources to your home, or interested in an easy-to-use, allergen-free, and highly beneficial heating system, look no further than Nuheat Radiant Heating Floor Mats. Total Home Supply offers everything you need to get started with your new heating system today, and we’re there to help guide you through every aspect of the process. Just give us a call and we’ll be happy to help you with your new heating system. Mickey Luongo Mickey is the resident heating and air conditioning expert with over 15 years of experience in the industry.
