Do Heated Floors Use a Lot of Electricity

Do Heated Floors Use a Lot of Electricity?

t’s a common question: Do heated floors use a lot of electricity? The answer depends on various factors, such as how many watts your radiant heating system uses per hour and how long you plan to keep it on. With some basic calculations, you can determine the energy usage and costs associated with keeping your floors warm and cozy.

Since electric companies charge based on kilowatt-hours (kWh) per month, it’s fairly simple to estimate how much electricity a radiant heat mat consumes. For example, QuietWarmth mats use about 12 watts per square foot per hour. Knowing this, you can calculate how much energy your heating system will use and how it will impact your electric bill. So, do heated floors use a lot of electricity? Let’s break it down.

First, it’s important to remember that 1 kilowatt equals 1,000 watts. With QuietWarmth mats consuming about 12 watts per square foot per hour, the next step is to find out what your electric company charges per kilowatt-hour. This information can be found on your billing statement, and the national average is about 12 cents per kWh. Also, consider how many hours a day you plan to use the heating system, as this will play a big role in calculating your energy consumption.

For example, let’s say you have one 3×5 QuietWarmth mat in your bathroom, covering 15 square feet. Multiply the 15 square feet by 12 watts per square foot, and you’ll find the mat uses 180 watts. To convert watts to kilowatts, divide the 180 watts by 1,000, giving you 0.18 kilowatts per hour. Using the national average of 12 cents per kilowatt-hour, the cost to run the mat per hour would be about 2 cents. If you run the mat for 8 hours a day, the cost would be around 16 cents per day. Once the mat reaches the desired temperature, it often consumes about half the amount of electricity since the thermostat doesn’t continuously call for heat. Using a programmable thermostat can further help with cost efficiency by adjusting the heat based on your daily routine.

If math isn’t your strong suit, don’t worry—QuietWarmth.com offers an energy cost calculator that makes these calculations easy. As you can see, QuietWarmth radiant heat mats are highly efficient, and for just pennies a day, you can enjoy the comfort of warm floors.

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