It is vital that the floor heating thermostat’s floor probe was not only installed but done so the right way. Click “Read More” for details. Make sure that the sensor probe is installed underneath the mat and placed equidistant BETWEEN two runs of heater wire.
This page explains the difference of the mat and loose cable options but ultimately either the cable or mat option will give you the design freedom you are looking for.
Follow these suggestions related to your power source to ensure excellent performance of your floor heating system. Click “Read More” to learn what to do.
It connects through WiFi to your router. Click “Read More” for details.
If you installed your thermostat over 3 years ago and it seems to be functioning the same, however your floor is no longer heating up, call your electrician. Click “Read More” for details.
Without a thermal break, the concrete acts as a heat sink. Therefore, the heat is drawn first into the concrete sub-floor before your floor covering. This is why Warmup recommends installing Warmup Insulation Boards over the concrete sub-floor to act as a thermal break. This forces the heat radiate upwards first rather than down into the concrete slab. Warmup insulation boards can increase ramp up time by over 70% and decrease heat loss by over 90%.
“Draw an installation plan showing the placement of the mats, floor sensor, and lead wire(s) to the thermostat. The Warmup Foil heating system should be at least 6″” away from walls for laminate and 12″” away for carpet. “
Instead, try pulling the cable off the mesh and spacing the cable every 2 or 2.5 inches apart. Consult your installation manual with further questions regarding where the cable or mat can be run.
Here is an example of how Warmup Heating Cable could be installed on a roof.
Floor heating can work under nailed hardwood as well. Click “Read More” for detailed instructions to do it the right way.
