There are big advantages to a radiant floor gas furnace, but it is an absolutely concealed plan with the boiler installed in the basement and a series of pipes hidden beneath the floor.
The boiler heats water and pumps it through the pipes, then the process is totally silent and the heat is spread evenly across the floor.
Rather than blown in, the heat is radiated into the air and avoids drafts, frigid pockets and unpleasant temperature stratification. The temperature from floor to ceiling is quite even and remains within two degrees of the control device setting, any objects resting on floor are warmed and in turn radiate heat. Because there are no frigid surfaces stealing body heat, it’s possible to remain comfortable at a lower control device setting. There are no energy losses due to air duct and no introduction of air contaminants, but radiant floor heating provides superior air quality and cleanliness and is ideal for anyone who suffers from dust sensitivities, asthma or sensitivity to dust. The setup of radiant heating allows for zone control, then controlling each room to a customized temperature avoids heating empty areas and caters to requirement and personal preference, one of the best parts of radiant floors is simply walking barefoot on a boiling surface. It is truly the most extravagant and gentle of all types of heating, and it minimizes the cost of heating, while it’s much easier to install a hydronic heated floor plan into a new construction project, it’s possible to retrofit the device into an existing home. It typically requires breaking out the floors to incorporate a series of pipes, which can make the job cost-prohibitive.