Timing is everything with underfloor heating

Most people consider underfloor heating an expensive luxury. Coldbuster Floor Heating managing director, Rick Florence, explains how it can be an affordable luxury, both in running costs and installation, while adding value to your property.

Coldbuster are specialists in the construction industry, supplying high-quality, low-cost electric radiant floor heating systems.

Why underfloor heating?
The main benefit is the ambience of the room. Anyone who has experienced floor heating in a relative’s or friend’s house loves it. It just gives the best cosy feeling. The heat is evenly distributed around the room and where you want it – at floor level where the family is. No sound, nothing to see, no clutter.

Is it expensive?
Not nearly as expensive as people think. It is thought of as a luxury item but is very affordable in both running and installation costs. Our thermostats are programmable, so the heating only runs when needed. Furthermore, once the desired heat is achieved, the heater automatically turns off and on when required, so it does not need to run continuously. We also have running cost calculators so you can see roughly what your cost would approximate.

Value?
I strongly suggest that floor heating is one of the few things you can invest in a property that will increase its value far beyond the cost. A property with floor heating automatically gives the impression of a luxury property and can easily add not just thousands but tens of thousands to what people would pay because they see it has luxury extras.

Is it easy to install?
All our floor heaters are easy-to-install kits, with simple-to-follow installation guides. Videos are available online where everything is explained clearly, and the Coldbuster team is a phone call or email away. Many customers prefer that Coldbuster takes care of the installation, which we offer nationwide. It’s worth noting that certain states in Australia require a registered electrician to lay the floor heating and electricians must connect the system to power.

What about timing?
Timing is everything. Our main message to anyone doing flooring is to at the very least consider floor heating as an option before it is too late forever! This is why we offer obligation-free quotes. We want to ensure people are aware of their options before their floor is down, and the opportunity is lost.

What is your biggest challenge?
Our biggest challenge is not the selling; it is getting the message out at the right time, between when it is known that flooring is part of a project and before the floor has been installed. It is such a shame when time after time we hear from people who are so disappointed that they didn’t think of floor heating or weren’t given the option by their builder/tradie to at least consider it before their floors are done! We thrive on doing free, no-obligation quotes just so everyone at least can consider floor heating as the best option to heat their rooms/home. The comments we get all the time are how great it is. The feeling of going into a room that would otherwise be cold where the floor is warm and toasty is the best!