Homes built after 1950 or so are typically heated with either hot air blown through ducts or hot water pumped through baseboard heaters. Older homes often have cast-iron radiators, which produce heat ...

J.D.: Radiant floor heating is one of the most comfortable forms of heat for almost any structure, including your home. The heat is steady and radiates upward from the floor to your body. Your feet ...

When Terry McIlveen built his home in Maine in 1997, he made the unusual choice to install radiant floor heating. “People thought I was nuts,” he says. However, since that time, radiant floor heat has ...

Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Kristin is a lead editor at Forbes Home and has nearly a decade of ...

Q: I stayed in a hotel that had warm water radiant floor heating, and it was very comfortable. Is it possible to install this type of heating in my own home and is it as energy efficient as a furnace?

Dear Tim: I have a unique opportunity to convert to radiant floor heating in my home. A complete renovation is in progress, and I’m convinced radiant floor heating will be the best for me. Is ...

The system combines an outdoor air-to-water heat pump with a high-efficiency propane boiler for optimal performance across temperature ranges Installation was straightforward, utilizing Weil-McLain's ...

LAS VEGAS — Carrier launched of its first domestic hot water air-to-water (DHW A2W) heat pump at the International Builders’ Show. The new product offers an advanced, sustainable solution for ...

OFF THE GROUND: Mounting an air-to-water monobloc system at least one foot off the ground is recommended to help prevent debris, snow, and other undesirables inside the unit’s inner workings. August ...