Peel & Heat Complete as Primary Heat Source

An effective and efficient heat source

The uses for Peel and Heat Complete go beyond the bathroom or kitchen. If the rooms in your home meet building code insulation requirements for your region, Peel and Heat Complete can act as an effective and efficient heat source. This means less dependence on additional (traditional) heat sources, as well as reduced energy costs. However, for rooms with lower insulation levels (in older homes), additional heat sources may still be required, especially if upgrading insulation values proves difficult. Upgrading your insulation, however, regardless of your heat source will not only keep your house warmer but also lower heating bills.
Peel and Heat Complete can serve as a legitimate alternative to traditional electric baseboard heaters.

Zone heating and efficiency

The effectiveness of electric radiant heating is based in its ability to heat by zones. Zone heating's efficiency comes from addressing specific living areas, allowing their temperature to be individually controlled. By controlling the temperature of specific areas instead of the whole living space, energy consumption is greatly reduced. Electric baseboard heaters are typically installed according to the working standard that each room should be heated by 34 BTU (British Thermal Units) per square foot (given average insulation). Peel and Heat Complete produces over 41 BTU per square foot.
 

Pennies a day

With the Peel and Heat Complete system operating, most bathrooms and kitchens will have an energy cost of pennies a day. The actual cost of operating Peel and Heat Complete Floor Heating Systems will depend on the size of the floor area, cost of electricity in your area and length of time the Peel and Heat Complete system will be turned on. Because Peel and Heat Complete directly heats the occupants of the room -- by contact between a heated surface and your feet -- you can reduce the room's air temperature without a resulting drop in temperature. Heat rises from the entire floor surface vs. a single vent or baseboard heater. The cost of operating Peel and Heat Complete can be offset by savings from being less reliant on traditional heat sources.
 

Direct Heat

Instead of heating and reintroducing warm air into a room, Peel and Heat Complete directly heats the occupants of a room through conduction, as well as influencing the air temperature by introducing heat directly to the room. Because this heat rises from the entire floor surface, the heat is even, consistent and mostly present at a level below 6 feet over the floor - where its most needed. This results in steady comfort despite a cooler air temperature. By keeping a cooler ambient temperature, energy costs are reduced and heating becomes more efficient.
 

Better heat retention

Due to its installation process, Peel and Heat Complete is enveloped in a thermal mass (thin-set layers above and the anti-fracture membrane below the Peel and Heat Complete system). This holds and stores the heat given off by the system. Even after Peel and Heat Complete is turned off, this solid mass continues to feel warm and radiate its stored heat - improving efficiency and lowering energy costs.
 

Worry free

Peel and Heat Complete doesn't require any post-installation service or maintenance and has a 10-year warranty. Because the heating source is safely encased under a layer of thin-set, there is no risk of household furnishings or persons coming in contact with the heating source.
 

Unobtrusive

Baseboard heaters are unattractive and extend from the wall 4" to 5". Peel and Heat Complete, conversely, is completely unobtrusive, hidden beneath the flooring - a discreetly mounted thermostat being the only visible component of the system. Just like baseboard heating, Peel and Heat Complete does require a dedicated circuit. If the wattage of Peel and Heat Complete Mat is greater than that of your baseboard heater, ensure the total load will not exceed breaker size.