Imagine one of those truly frigid days here in Littleton, walking on a blanket of warmth the entire day inside your home. Or stepping out of the shower on a January morning to a warm, inviting floor.
No cold spots. No sudden drafts. Just a nice, even temperature from room to room, regardless of how low the mercury drops outside.
It’s no secret—it can get pretty cold here in Colorado. What if your home was perfectly heated, no matter which room you were in?
Radiant floor heating manages your home's climate and air quality. You can add hydronic heating to a single room or an entire floor. Our team at Royal Comfort Home Services is here to walk you through the entire process, from initial design to final walkthrough.
Let’s work together to craft a home heating system that fits your comfort needs and your budget for years to come. Call us at (720) 394-2363 to schedule a free consultation.
What Are the Advantages of Radiant Flooring?
Radiant floor heating warms your home quietly and discreetly—everything is hidden beneath your floors. Unlike traditional systems, there’s no bulky furnace blowing dry air, no radiators taking up valuable wall space, and no uneven temperature pockets where one side of the room is freezing while the other is sweltering.
Improved Indoor Air Quality (IAQ)
Conventional heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) units often require extensive maintenance to keep their filters clean and efficiency high. Furthermore, forced-air systems tend to stir up and circulate dust, pet dander, and allergens throughout your home every time the furnace kicks on.
Radiant floors are significantly easier to maintain and are much friendlier on your indoor air quality (IAQ), making them an ideal choice for Littleton families with allergies or respiratory sensitivities.
Hydronic Solutions for Your Denver Area Home
When it comes to water-based heating, there are two primary methods we specialize in at Royal Comfort Home Services. Understanding the difference helps you choose the best fit for your home's architecture and your specific comfort goals.
What Is Hydronic Baseboard Heating?
Hydronic baseboard heating is a reliable, time-tested alternative to forced air. This system uses a high-efficiency boiler to heat water, which is then circulated through a system of copper piping to baseboard units installed along the perimeter of your rooms. These units contain aluminum “fins” that increase the surface area for heat transfer.
Unlike electric baseboards, which can be expensive to operate, hydronic baseboards retain heat longer and provide a much more consistent, quiet warmth. They use a combination of radiation and natural convection to heat the air, providing a steady heat source that doesn't “blast” air or move allergens around your living space.
What Is Hydronic Floor Heating?
Hydronic floor heating, also known as radiant floor heating, is considered the gold standard of modern home comfort. This system involves installing a network of flexible PEX piping directly underneath your finished flooring. Hot water from a boiler or high-efficiency water heater circulates through these pipes, effectively turning your entire floor into one large, gentle radiator.
The magic of this system is in how it distributes heat. In a traditional home with vents, heat rises quickly to the ceiling, where it is wasted, leaving your feet cold. With radiant floors, the warmest air stays exactly where you are—near the floor. This “bottom-up” heating method ensures that every corner of the room remains at the desired temperature.
Professional Radiant Floor Heating Installation
Colorado homeowners typically install hydronic radiant floors to enjoy consistent, efficient warmth throughout their home. At Royal Comfort Home Services, we utilize PEX (cross-linked polyethylene) piping.
This is a highly flexible, heavy-duty plastic that is resistant to scale and chlorine, ensuring a long lifespan for your system. These pipes can be integrated into your home in several ways:
- Thermal Panels: These are pre-routed panels that allow for easy pipe installation, ideal for retrofitting existing homes or specific subfloors.
- Grid Snaps: Perfect for new builds with large open areas, these grids hold the PEX piping in a perfect serpentine pattern for even heat distribution.
- Aluminum Transfer Plates: Often used in “joist-space” installations, these plates help spread heat evenly under hardwood or laminate floors.
- Concrete Slabs: This is the most common method for basements or modern "slab-on-grade" homes. The pipes are tied to rebar and embedded in concrete, which acts as a massive thermal battery.
Whether you’re upgrading your current system, building a home addition, or designing a custom home from the ground up, we can help. Our radiant flooring specialists in the Greater Denver Area are certified to perform even the most complex heating and cooling projects.
Reliable Radiant Floor Heating Repairs
Are you noticing a cold spot in the kitchen? We’re ready to assist. Our team of specialists is friendly, responsive, and fully certified to handle the unique nuances of hydronic systems.
If your radiant floor is acting up, there is no need to worry about us tearing up your beautiful hardwood or tile unnecessarily. We use advanced thermal imaging technology to “see” through your floors. This allows us to detect leaks, air pockets, or blockages quickly and accurately. This precision approach saves you money and time, ensuring the repair is completed with minimal impact on your flooring.
Don’t let a small mechanical issue wait until the middle of a Colorado blizzard. Schedule a repair online today. We believe in transparency, so we’ll explain the diagnostic findings and the cost of the repair before we ever start the work.
Maintaining Your Radiant Flooring
Did you know that most of the costly radiant heat repairs can be prevented through early intervention? A hydronic system is a valuable investment in your property's value and your family's comfort—protect it with yearly preventative maintenance.
During a maintenance visit, our technicians check:
- Water pH Levels: We test the fluid to prevent corrosion within the boiler and pipes.
- Pump Operation: We ensure the circulator pumps are moving water efficiently and quietly.
- Pressure Tests: We check for any minute drops in system pressure that could indicate a slow leak.
- Manifold and Zone Inspection: We ensure the zone valves and thermostats are communicating correctly so you have heat where you need it.
We offer complete maintenance services for all your home systems. To make things even easier, you can join our Maintenance Plan. Members receive automated notices when it’s time for an inspection, along with exclusive discounts, priority service, and the peace of mind that comes with a well-maintained home.
Radiant Heating Frequently Asked Questions
How long does a hydronic radiant floor system last?
With proper maintenance, a hydronic radiant floor system can last 30 to 50 years. The PEX piping used in modern installations is incredibly durable and resistant to the chemical corrosion that often plagues older metal systems. The boiler itself typically has a lifespan of 15 to 20 years.
Can radiant floor heating be installed under hardwood floors?
Yes! While radiant heating is famous for warming up cold tile and stone, it can be installed under engineered hardwood, laminate, and even certain solid woods. We use aluminum transfer plates or specialized subfloor panels to ensure the heat is distributed evenly to prevent the wood from warping.
Is radiant heat more expensive to run than a furnace?
Actually, it is often 20% to 30% more efficient than forced-air systems. Because water is a much better conductor of heat than air, and because there are no leaky ducts to lose energy, your boiler doesn't have to work as hard to keep your Littleton home comfortable.
How do you find leaks under the floor?
We use high-tech thermal imaging cameras to locate the exact source of a leak without moving a single piece of furniture. These cameras detect the heat signature of the water, allowing us to pinpoint the issue and perform a “surgical” repair that minimizes damage to your flooring.
Control Your Comfort Today
Royal Comfort Home Services is proud to be the premier provider of heating and cooling services for homes and businesses throughout Littleton, CO. We understand the local climate and what it takes to keep a home cozy when the mountain winds start blowing.
From the durable PEX piping beneath your feet to the high-efficiency boiler in your utility room, we handle every detail with quality craftsmanship backed by years of experience.
Call us today at (720) 394-2363 or request service online to schedule your free consultation.