Bob Vila on Home Heating and Stratification
Traditional forced-air heating systems often create uneven temperatures in multi-story homes, with hot upstairs rooms and cold downstairs areas, due to the way heated air rises and the system cycles on and off. This inefficiency leads to increased energy consumption and higher utility bills, exacerbated by heat loss through leaky ductwork. A more modern alternative, radiant heating, addresses this issue by installing panels beneath the floor that distribute warmth evenly across the entire space, eliminating temperature swings and providing consistent comfort where it’s needed most.