Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
These central heating systems generate radiant heat. Radiant Heat is very comfortable and efficient compared to convection type heating. Once people have tried a radiant heating system, it’s hard to use something else.
Wellington, Porirua, Kapiti Coast, Wairarapa, Lower Hutt, Upper Hutt.
As early on as possible, especially if you are building or renovating.
If you want to live in a healthy home which holds to the World Health Organisation’s recommendation of 18°C to 20°C, then in New Zealand and particularly our part of New Zealand, it’s highly likely you will.
Yes, very easily.
Yes. If it makes sense to add your domestic hot water to the system, we can do this in a variety of ways. We discuss whether this is appropriate in each case.
No. A properly designed system installed in a modern insulated home will create a comfortably warm home.
Heat is lazy and like water will take the easiest path. If the insulation under the slab is harder to get through than the floor covering, the heat will flow up through the floor covering.
There are so many aspects the floor covering adds to your home and “heating efficiency” need not be factored in. Have what you want. Whatever you choose can be compensated for by insulation.
Given all the choices of energy source, good thermostatic control, modern insulation and the special properties of radiant heat, a modern underfloor heating system or radiator heating system will cost similar and probably less than other forms of central heating. Since there are so many variables, we can discuss this with you. Our clients find a balance between comfort and cost that they are happy with.
The manufacturers of the Sunflow System underwrite the warranty. The system has been appraised by BRANZ. We have confidence in their product and combine this with our reliable and knowledgeable service, you’ll have a heating system you’ll forget is there.
Laser Plumbing Wellington East purchased Radiant Heating in 2019.
Contact
- 04 569 2396
- wellingtoneast@laserplumbing.co.nz
- Unit 6, 25 Centennial Highway Ngauranga, Wellington 6035