Why Infrared Radiant Heat Is Right For Me
Every installation of Radiant Electric Heat, Inc.'s CeramiCircuit™ infrared heating panels is engineered for the specific structure to be heated. A properly engineered placement of the correct number of CeramiCircuit™ heaters in the correct locations will provide wonderful comfort and reliable service for many years in normal use.
Whether you are considering using CeramiCircuit™ heaters for your home or office there are several factors which will determine the success of the installation. While it may seem obvious that these specifics are important, here is a list of the things we need to know about your structure so we can provide you with an accurate assessment of what you will need to install.
Please have the following information at hand when you contact us about
heating your structure:
1. Room dimensions
2. Room ceiling height
3. Number of exposed walls
4. Building materials (brick/wood)
5. Insulation values (wall/floor/ceiling)
6. Number of windows, size & type (double pane/low-e)
7. Doors opening to outside
8. Heated space above or below
9. Geographic location of the structure (city, state)
10. Is the radiant heat the primary heat source or a supplemental source?
A simple drawing of the area provides us with a layout for equipment recommendations and installation locations.
From this information we can calculate the rate of heat loss of your home or office and determine how much radiant heat energy is needed to provide the comfort you expect. This will allow us to suggest the best combination of our products for your application and provide an accurate estimate of cost.
We have available by e-mail a summary of a recent study of the cost effectiveness of a typical electric radiant heat installation.