Hydronics
The term “Hydronics” refers to the practice of using circulating water to add or remove heat from a space.
The thermal properties of water make it an exceptional medium for heat transfer. Forcing air through ducts causes a substantial portion of its heat to be lost in transit. Circulating water in a radiant floor loop will easily retain and deliver the energy you paid for. A hydronic approach maintains a notable comfort advantage. Radiative heat transfer provides steady and even heating without the hot or cold spots that can result from forced air distribution. Hydronic heating systems are fundamentally versatile, allowing us to customize the delivery of heat according to your expectations. Hydronic heating systems give you agency over the form and function of your space conditioning equipment; whether it's a classic cast iron radiator or a modern wall mounted panel, your heating distribution can become part of the visual appeal of a space rather than something to be obscured.
The Future of Home Comfort
Just as the visual style of hydronic distribution has evolved over the years, so too has the equipment. As rising energy costs and the consequences of our energy use take center stage, there is an increasing availability of fossil fuel free and staggeringly efficient reverse cycle chillers, or air-to-water technology, that have entered the market. Systems manufactured by Spacepak and Enertech can provide heating, cooling and domestic hot water in a single package with highly configurable options for delivery. Although hydronics date back to antiquity, we are proud to provide our customers with a modern approach to this timeless technology.
Hydronic distribution pairs seamlessly with high-efficiency air-to-water technology. Find out more about the benefits of air to water!
Radiant heating & cooling
Enjoy the unmatched comfort of hydronic distribution
Radiant floors might just be the best of hydronic systems; they’re quiet, energy-efficient, and provide even, draft-free heating with no hot or cold spots. Radiant floors can be heated, chilled or both!
QUIET
With radiant floors, you won’t hear air blowing through ducts and out of registers. Hydronic radiant applications are much quieter than traditional hydronic systems, such as radiator and baseboard heat, whose pipes can cause noise as aluminum fins heat up. Electric radiant systems are silent!
COMFORTABLE
People in a radiant-heated space typically feel more comfortable at a lower thermostat setting than people in a forced-air space at a higher thermostat setting. This is because forced-air HVAC systems diverge the most from the ideal heating curve for the human body. Infrared radiation warms objects and people, not just the air, so it’s more efficient at bringing surfaces like the floor closer to what your body perceives as the ideal temperature: around 70 degrees F.
EASY TO MAINTAIN
With no filters to replace or ductwork to clean, radiant floors require much less in routine maintenace compared to boilers, furnaces and heat pumps, although it’s still a good idea to have hydronic systems pressure tested for leaks. Electric radiant generally doesn’t require maintenance.
Our experience with residential and commercial radiant installation goes back nearly two decades. Contact us today for a free estimate!