Floor heating was once hailed as the darling of the home furnishing field, but now it is gradually losing its luster. This article will reveal the four forgotten shortcomings of floor heating and let you understand why it fell from the altar.
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Floor heating, once known as the pinnacle of the home furnishing field, was a smash hit. However, as time passed, its position gradually became less secure and even lost the favor of many people. So, why is this former star now gloomy? Next, let's take a look at the four major shortcomings of floor heating falling off the altar.
Disadvantage 1: High cost
To talk about the disadvantages of underfloor heating, we must first mention its high cost. The installation of the underfloor heating system takes a long time and complex engineering, as well as the removal of the floor, the installation of underfloor heating pipes, and the restoration of the ground. This undoubtedly increases the cost and cycle of the entire renovation. For many consumers, this is a huge burden.
Disadvantage 2: High energy consumption
The operation of a floor heating system requires a lot of electricity or gas. In the cold winter months, in order to heat the floor to the right temperature, the underfloor heating system has to run for a long time, which means that the energy consumption increases significantly. Compared with traditional heating equipment, floor heating consumes more energy, which brings a heavy economic burden to families and puts more pressure on the environment.
Disadvantage 3: uneven temperature distribution
Although the idea of underfloor heating is to dissipate heat from the ground upwards to achieve all-round comfort. But in fact, there is a certain inhomogeneity in the indoor temperature distribution. Due to the slower heat dissipation rate of the floor heaters, the temperature is relatively low in the area farther from the ground and overheated in the area near the ground, and this uneven temperature distribution is a little inconvenient.
Disadvantage 4: Difficult maintenance
Pipes and equipment in underfloor heating systems are installed under the ground, making repairs extremely difficult in the event of a breakdown or damage. Not only demolition and restoration work is carried out, but other parts may also be polluted or damaged. Due to the difficulty of maintenance, many consumers have a headache for the maintenance of floor heating, which has become one of the reasons why floor heating has gradually lost the market.
Although underfloor heating was once all the rage, its aura has now dimmed. High costs, high energy consumption, uneven temperature distribution and difficult maintenance are the main reasons for the fall of grace from underfloor heating. With the advancement of technology and the change of consumer demand, floor heating may find new breakthroughs and regain the favor of the market. But before we do that, we need to carefully consider these four disadvantages in order to make an informed home heating choice.
Note: The opinions expressed in this article are those of some consumers and do not necessarily reflect the views of all consumers. Choosing the right heating method depends on the actual situation and personal preference.