How Do Hydronic Air-to-Water Heat Pumps Provide Heating & Cooling Benefits?
When it comes to hydronic air-to-water heat pumps, most homeowners know about their exceptional heating capabilities, especially through radiant floor heating. More often they overlook this system’s ability to cool efficiently which makes it a year-round solution for home comfort. Even more intriguing is the concept of radiant floor cooling that has been a staple in European homes for decades; but this concept remains underutilized in North America. A radiant cooling system offers several advantages: it’s noiseless, dust-free, and energy-efficient. Studies by the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory in California state that radiant floor cooling can reduce energy consumption by over 30% as compared to traditional forced-air systems. Dispelling the Myth of Condensation in Radiant Cooling The common misconception is that radiant floor cooling causes condensation that can lead to wet floors. This occurs only when the system is poorly designed. Including a dew point sensor like the RE...