5 reasons to get hydronic heating

February 23, 2021

Sydney’s winter is approaching fast. Remember those cold months from previous years of low temperatures in the mid-year season? These memories might incite motivation to invest in a heating system for your home.

With so many options available and a wide variety of installation processes, reliability and cost, the decision can seem overwhelming.

Hydronic heating is one of the many options you will find in the home heating market.

What makes hydronic heating the most extravagant and effective heating system in the industry? Keep reading to find out more!

What is a hydronic heating system?

Hydronic heating is the most comfortable and luxurious heat you will ever experience. The method uses natural convection and radiant heat.

This helps you achieve the warmth you desire for your home or workplace.

The best part about it is that it reaches the right temperature without stirring dust and allergens.

Thus avoiding that stuffy feeling many other heating options, such as central heating and split system air conditioners, make.

Hydronic heating systems work by using water to move heat from the main source, such as a heat pump or gas boiler, throughout the piping system of each room in your home.

These pipe systems are commonly installed in concrete or topping slabs, radiator panels and towel railings.

The water is heated in the boiler and distributed throughout the house via piping.

Once heated water reaches a radiator panel installed in the desired rooms, it is then transferred out into the air and around the area, spreading evenly throughout.

Boilers are typically fuelled by gas. But they can also be powered using electricity, wood and biofuels that contribute to hydronic heating’s total versatility.

Hydronic heating can effectively provide benefits without causing any harm to the environment.

This method fosters eco-friendliness by requiring less energy to function. It excretes lesser carbon emission, an advantage that should protect our world.

Five benefits of hydronic floor heating in Sydney

1. Versatile

Hydronic heating systems are modular and expandable. They are designed to be very reliable. You can even add radiators as your needs change. After the installation, simply turn it on or pre-set the system, you can forget about anything else.

You can arrange for Norwest Gas to plumb the new area and install the radiators for you.

2. Silent

One of hydronic heating’s best features is silence during operation. If you are used to the noise of wall heaters, space heaters, and some fan-forced ducted units, you will be amazed and delighted by its silence.

Boilers are away from the room, so there is no blast of hot air or fan noise. When you turn your hydronic heating system on, there is no sound, just pleasant warmth.

3. Safe

Hydronic heating is safe for all – the elderly, children and even pets. There is no danger of a burn or scald since the system is fully enclosed with radiator temperatures well below boiling point. The surface temperature of natural convectors is pleasantly warm to the touch as well.

Additionally, hydronic heating is non-allergenic. The system does not blow or force air circulation through the home, it instead uses radiators and natural convection.

4. Provides comfort & style

Hydronic heating provides warmth with the way nature does – by natural convection and radiation. It does not dry out the air by burning or causing unpleasant draughts, hot spots and noise.

There are extensive radiator sizes available to meet all heating requirements with attractive panels, top grills and side covers.

Thermaboard skiting convectors are even available to take a skiting board, including rolled edge and traditional styles. The options seem endless, from mirrors to artwork and even statues!

5. Environmentally-friendly

Not only are hydronic heating systems easy to use and low maintenance, but they are also estimated to be up to 35% more cost-effective than running a central ducting heating system.

Hydronic heating systems allow areas of the house to be zoned in addition to the room-by-room control. This feature enables you to achieve the desired temperatures when and where you need it the most.

At Norwest Gas, we provide top-notch products ranging from boilers, radiators, underfloor heating; all available at an affordable rate so that all your heating needs will be met with excellence.

For more information on how to select, install or maintain your hydronic heating in Sydney, contact Norwest Gas on 1300 499 169.