Need to Know
- Provides even heat throughout the house
- Can be expensive unless as part of renovation.
Hydronic heating uses hot water to transfer heat from a central boiler or heat pump to rooms within a building. The hot water is distributed through pipes or tubes installed in the walls, floors, or ceilings of the building, providing radiant heat to the surrounding area. They can appear in different forms, such as underfloor heating, wall heating, or ceiling heating.
Hydronic heating systems provide even, comfortable heat, and can be zoned to control the temperature in different areas of a house. They can also be used for cooling in the summer by reversing the refrigerant flow, making it a versatile heating and cooling system.
Emissions reduced from hydronic heating depends upon the energy source (e.g. renewables vs. gas). Also, installing hydronic heating pipes in an existing building is more difficult than in a new build or a renovated space.
What to Do
- Assess your heating needs with this Home Energy Audit
- Book a home energy audit kit from Alexandrina Library