Why you should install an underfloor heating system in summer

With the sun shining outside and indoor ambient temperatures creating a comfort zone in your home, you could be forgiven for not considering heating over summer. 

However, you could be missing a trick, as June through August are among the best months for adding underfloor heating to a house or apartment.

Read on as we explore the gains of using underfloor heating and what a summer installation can offer.

Underfloor heating benefits

Radiant floor heating has deservedly earned a reputation for excellence when it comes to warming up UK homes.

Improving comfort levels by warming floors and residents from the feet upwards rather than just the air, underfloor heating is extremely versatile, and works with every floor finish and level of your house.

While installing underfloor heating involves a financial investment, the value it delivers allows users to recoup their expense. Far more energy efficient than traditional radiator-based heating systems, underfloor heating empowers users to make substantial savings on their utility bills. It is also recognised as a luxury feature that enables homeowners to increase their asking prices when putting properties up for sale.

The energy efficiency of underfloor heating has also seen it applauded as a greener alternative. Furthermore, it is compatible with a wide range of renewable heat sources, from solar photovoltaic (PV) panels to ground and air source heat pumps.

A summer installation can ensure that you start reaping these benefits as soon as possible and are prepared for the colder climes approaching.

Summer underfloor heating installation advantages

Depending on the underfloor heating solution you select, there will be different professional tradespeople required.

Qualified plumbers are essential to set up a hydronic (warm water-based) underfloor heating while an electric system needs a certified electrician to connect equipment to the mains supply.

Booking heating engineers to complete an installation over the summer can be far easier than arranging it for the colder months. Traditionally, autumn and winter can be busier, as homeowners encounter issues when they switch on heating that has lain dormant.

Easier access to professionals isn’t the only advantage of a summer installation. Having your heating fitted when its warmer means there’s less chance of your household having to endure discomfort.

How long equipment takes to fit will depend on the system you select. Water-based systems are more complicated to install and take longer to fit than electric systems, which are known for their ease and speed of deployment.

Now imagine being in your home with no heat and feeling the chill every time contractors enter and exit to collect tools and parts. Rather than coping with the cold while your new heating solution is put in place, a summer installation allows you to benefit from the higher temperatures and keep comfortable until the job is done.

Switching on underfloor heating during the summer

In winter, it can be useful to keep your underfloor heating on all the time, but at a low temperature, so it warms up quickly.

However, over the summer, this isn’t necessary, so you enjoy lower utility costs between June and August.

When autumn and winter arrives, you can also spend less on warming your home, as your new heating system will offer greater energy efficiency than conventional solutions.

Installed and ready for winter

For users with a history of traditional home heating, underfloor heating in winter is a breath of fresh air. Unlike radiator-based central heating that requires checking for leaks, removing excess air via bleeding each unit by hand with a key and topping up the system, winter maintenance for underfloor heating is comparatively easy.

Providing that you ensure your underfloor heating system is installed by a professional tradesperson, you are unlikely to experience issues. In most cases, simply switching your underfloor heating on and selecting the desired temperature is all it takes.

However, an added benefit of a summer installation is that if your system experiences any teething problems, you’ll have plenty of time to resolve them before the cold creeps in.

Do you need underfloor heating equipment for a summer installation?

If you can see the wisdom in adding underfloor heating to your home over the summer, you can rely on us for the advice and equipment you need. We only stock high-quality underfloor heating equipment from dependable brands, and our team are product experts who can supply all the details you need.

When you order from FastWarm, you’ll also benefit from specialist advice and our professional underfloor heating design service, so reach out to us today to get your summer installation underway.

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