Ontario’s Radiant Floor Heating: A Deep Dive into Costs, Comfort & Clever Incentives For 2025 Imagine this: It’s a frosty Ontario morning, and you reluctantly peel yourself from bed. But instead of freezing feet and the dreaded “cold floor shock,” you step onto a surface that warmly […]
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Explore the true cost of geothermal systems in 2025 with humor and practical advice. From installation to long-term savings, we break down everything you need to know. Is Geothermal Heating Affordable in 2025? Let’s Break Down the Costs If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to harness […]
Read more →Geothermal heat pumps are gaining some traction with homeowners interested in saving money, the environment, or both. People who are considering installing a heat pump
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History of In-Floor Heating In-floor heating, also called radiant floor heating, has been used for centuries. The Romans channelled hot air under the floors of their villas. The Koreans directed hot flue gases under their floors before venting them up the chimney. In the 1930s, architect Frank […]
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A fireplace will probably be a consideration as you plan your new home. The decision to include a fireplace involves lifestyle, room appeal, and the expected value it will add. Fireplaces vary greatly in efficiency. Some wood and gas log fireplaces operate at very low efficiencies while […]
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After we survived the coldest and the longest winter in recent history, we’re all glad that it’s finally finished, and there is relief from bitter temperatures and the high cost of heating our homes. The awful news in Ontario is that the Ontario Energy Board upholds big […]
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If you’re purchasing a home from a new home builder, it’s important to consider which, if any, upgrades you’d like to have installed by your builder. While it’s important to create the home of your dreams, it’s also important to consider the resale value of you upgrades […]
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A Special Place in the Home Fireplaces have long held a special place in the hearts of Canadians. At one time an essential source of heat for warmth and cooking, they remain a gathering spot for family and friends, a symbol of romanticism and comfort, and visually […]
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There is no doubt that radiant floor heat is a superior method of heating your home. Its popularity is steadily increasing as people discover that is it not only the most comfortable form of heating but also the most cost efficient. Though comfort and cost are the […]
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Living in a radiant heat home provides you with a level of comfort that no other heating method can match. So, how do you combine this luxury with valuable hardwood floor? Is the combination of radiant floor heating and hardwood floor a dream or nightmare? The […]
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Invisible, Clean, Quiet, Efficient and Dependable – Living With Hydronic Heating is One of Life’s Simple Delights In North America forced air heating is still the most popular because of its low installation costs. However, it is the most expensive type of heat to operate and the […]
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A geothermal system is a heating and cooling unit designed to extract the natural heat stored in the ground during the winter and discharge heat from air conditioning to the relatively cold ground in the summer. This article discusses geothermal heating costs in Ontario, Canada A […]
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Solar hot water heating systems are compatible with radiant floor systems for a multitude of reasons: 1. The radiant floor system requires water temperatures in the same range that the solar system can generate. 2. Hydronic baseboards and fan coil systems, by comparison, require water temperatures that […]
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23 Things You Need To Know About Wood Burning Stoves That May Save Your Life! Note: Before installing a wood burning stove, seek advice from your stove dealer, your local building inspector or fire department. And check with your insurance agent. The insurance company may have its specifications […]
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Energy efficient home for sale in Tiny Township – with radiant floor heat: Our most popular model “Springwood”. This open concept 1,592 sq.ft., three bedrooms and two bathroom home is now being built on a beautiful 1/3rd acres lot, just a few minutes walk to gorgeous beaches on […]
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There is no doubt that radiant floor heat is a healthier and more cost efficient way to heat your home. An energy-efficient in floor heating system should lower your energy bills and save you money. And since radiant heat floor maintains a surface temperature of 85-90 degrees, […]
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A clear trend is developing in consumer preferences toward the use of radiant floor heating in combination with solar water heating systems. Solar hot water heating systems are compatible with radiant floor systems for a number of reasons: 1. The radiant floor system requires water temperatures in […]
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Save Money With Tankless Water Heaters Hot water heating accounts for about 20% (or more) of the average North American household’s annual energy costs. With energy prices rising day after day, it is becoming necessary to take a closer look at where the money is going. The […]
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A geothermal heating system can save you a lot of money on energy costs while benefiting the environment. You will want to install one almost immediately. Until you hear the costs. A geothermal system costs so much that you will be tempted to forget the whole idea. So, […]
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Invisible, Clean, Quiet, Efficient and Dependable – Living With Radiant Floor Heating is One of Life’s Simple Pleasures In Ontario, forced air heat is still the most popular because of its low installation costs. However, it is the most expensive type of heat to operate and the […]
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