Want to learn about underfloor heating?
There’s still lots of confusion and misconceptions about how it works, where it can be installed and how to get the most from it – whether you’re building or renovating.
Here are some of the questions I asked Luke about underfloor heating:
- How does underfloor heating work? What are the elements under the floor? How is it powered?
- How much room does it need to fit under a finished floor?
- What are the electricity costs compared with something central heating?
- Does it always need to be under tiles or concrete to be thermally efficient … and mounted on a concrete slab? Or can it be used under timber floors, and on suspended structure and still be ok (or will you need to have it on all the time)?
- Is it worth it for future re-sale/electricity cuts to budget for under floor heating for the whole house?
- How much does it cost? For a standard bathroom or living room area?
- At what stage in your reno or build do you need to think about it? And when you need to have it locked down for installation?
- Is difficult to retrofit underfloor heating in a renovation? How does that work?
- What are the big mistakes people make when it comes to considering/installing underfloor heating?
- What tips can you give to customers looking for reputable products and installers? For example I just had a friend tell me on the weekend who’s done a reno in Sydney, and had drama after drama because the builder went bust mid-job … they’ve just discovered their underfloor heating which is driven by this big unit that then also heats the pool … the installer as gone bust as well … and they’ve discovered a bunch of parts in the unit are second hand … it’s never been able to be commissioned.
- What are things people assume about underfloor heating that they’re usually wrong about?
- Can underfloor heating damage or crack tiles?
- Are there any safety concerns to worry about with underfloor heating?
- Do you need another heating source to supplement underfloor heating?
You can watch this interview on video, or scroll down to play the podcast …
Underfloor heating is a topic of much interest in the UA Community. Previously seen as a luxury item only used in high-end homes, in recent years it’s become much more prevalent.
In this episode, I’m bringing in an expert … Luke Chant, from Hotwire, who has 15 years industry experience, to help shed some light on how to get it right when it comes to underfloor heating.
Luke and I met through a business networking group we’re part of. This is not sponsored content … it’s simply from talking with Luke, and seeing the reputation Hotwire has in the industry, and how many other brands trust them, that made me want to bring him to the UA Community – because I knew how helpful his knowledge would be for your projects.
As I said, Luke has 15 years industry experience in this area. His company, Hotwire, supplies the various components and gear to installers for underfloor heating, plus a range of other items you may want to check out. Hotwire is based in Melbourne, and they have installers throughout Australia that specify and use their products.
Photo of thermal imaging that shows issue with underfloor heating, as described by Luke Chant in the interview
Hotwire has been featured on, The Block, House Rules, Reno Rumble and The Home Team.
Hotwire is also the recommended floor heating (and/or) heated towel rail supplier for some of the biggest tile and electrical suppliers in the industry.
An example of the Hotwire thermostat screen, as described by Luke Chant in the interview
I asked Luke some of the most common questions I receive about underfloor heating … the different types, what type of floors you can put it under, how much it costs to install and run, retrofitting it to an existing home, and how to find a trustworthy supplier. He gives us loads of info on all of these questions – plus lots more.
Want the answers? Listen to the podcast now!
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You can connect with Luke Chant and Hotwire here >>> https://www.hotwireheating.com.au/
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