Jane M:
We bought a house recently, it’s about 30 years old. We never asked the previous owners how to use the heat, stupid yes I know! It has central air that was installed about 15 years ago, the vents are in the ceiling, duct work in the attic/crawlspace.
Now, the heat. There are thermostats in each room, but no convectors, only one in the foyer and one in a basement room. The appraisal says “radiant heat”. We turned on the thermostat in the bathroom (on high) and still felt nothing. My husband checked the wires and it is drawing ampage for something! But what we have no idea. Also, our hot water heater is electric.
Can anyone tell me how this might work? What are we doing wrong?
Do you have any words to share!
Tags Radiant Heating
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March 8th, 2009 at 1:48 pm
The radiant heat is probably wired under your floor.You will not “see” it and it will take a while for it to heat up.Radiant heat is usually small tubing,snaking in a slolem like pattern under flooring material.Usually hardwood.It has a liguid running through it (mostly water).Again,it is NOT instant heat but when left on during the winter,it is very effective and low cost.
March 11th, 2009 at 6:23 pm
It does take a long time to feel the heat. I lived in a older home with radiant heat. Somethings to remember, becareful about putting odwn wall to wall carpet..it will hold the heat down. Also, depending on where you live, a heating floor like yours attacts termites. make sure your checking often for them. One more thing, I have also seen houses with the heat in the ceiling,so if you dont feel anything on your feet, check up high!