Top 10 electric underfloor heating companies

Top 10 best manufacturers of electric underfloor heating

10 Energy

In physical and online stores, there is an impressive range of electric infrared underfloor heating for laminate and tiles from this manufacturer. Pleased with good conditions of purchase and positive reviews. But there are reasonable doubts about the English origin of Energy. In general, if the country is not too important, and you want to get a warm floor at a nice price, you can pay attention to the electric floor heating systems from Energy.

The brand appeared in 1996, and since that time it has introduced 6 lines of cable heaters and thermomats to the market. Universal is a universal solution for any type of flooring, including tiles, porcelain stoneware and laminate. Cable and Mat are recommended for installation in bathrooms, kitchens and corridors of apartments and country houses. Light and Light Plus - budget mats with one- and two-core cable for laying under tiles. Professional is designed for heating stairs, paths, races and other outdoor areas.

9 Caleo

Caleo are considered to be the most popular floors in Russia today - these data are taken from the annual analytics of the consulting and marketing company Step by step. Its employees studied the data of customs statistics and estimated the market share of IR flooring films from TM "Kaleo" at 60%. The brand is the leader of the Russian market both in terms of sales and regional coverage.

The reviews praise the possibility of self-assembly without special skills and training. The highlight of the company is ready-made sets of underfloor heating, which, in addition to the film itself, have all the necessary elements and accessible installation instructions. The company is also known for other floor heating options - for example, in wet rooms (bathroom, toilet, kitchen), it is preferable to install floors of the Unimat Boost series with an energy-saving effect, Caleo Cable (for spaces with complex geometries) or Caleo Supermat (with a 50-year warranty period).

8 Thermo

Not all cities have a choice of underfloor heating and accessories for them: either the cable is not enough, or the sensors are not all available. With Thermo, this situation is not possible, since even small retail outlets have a sufficient stock of all elements of the system. Another plus of the company is the constant work with the staff. As a result of good preparation, sellers can give a qualified answer to any question of a potential buyer.

The Thermocable series with a wide range of applications is especially popular - from installing a warm floor under a screed in a bathroom to heating the soil in greenhouses. Since the outer coating of the cable provides UV protection, it can be laid on roofs and outdoor areas without special boxes. The company also offers infrared thermomats. They are easy to install, they increase the height of the flooring by up to 1 cm and can be installed under tiles, laminate or parquet.

7 Fenix

One of the first private firms in the Czech Republic since 1990 has been exporting its products to more than 60 countries around the world. The Ecofilm line based on ultra-thin infrared film deserves special attention. Its thickness is 0.4 mm, which allows it to be laid under thin floors with laminate and wood coverings, and with special Heat-pak pads - even under carpet or linoleum. But for installation in a screed or under a tile, the material is not suitable due to low moisture protection.

If you plan to make warm flooring with your own hands, it is better to purchase a ready-made Ecofilm Set. It includes a strip of infrared film and connecting wires. Using several of these sets, it is possible to cover the entire floor area or only the desired part of it without interfering with the building structure, using connectors, insulation and tools. As for cable floors, the cable has an aluminum screen to protect against electromagnetic radiation.

6 Teplolux

The products of foreign companies are often too expensive, but the Russian manufacturer Teplolux is ready to provide its consumers with a budgetary and high-quality alternative - electric underfloor heating that starts heating the room on the same day they were installed (provided it is laid dry). For their arrangement, a team of specialists is not required - just one pair of hands is enough, everything is done within a few hours.

In user reviews and on forums, Teplolux floors are praised for a good selection of equipment, a tangible difference in price and the absence of fundamental differences with more popular brands. Although there are some complaints - about the rapid failure of the thermostat, poor service and instability of surface heating, especially if a thick screed is laid and there is no good thermal insulation. However, today negative reviews about the company are much less common than a few years ago.

5 heat plus

Not everyone is ready to deal with the installation of a traditional electric boiler, arrange heaters and negotiate with the energy supplier to allocate additional network capacity. But when installing infrared underfloor heating from Heat Plus, all these problems become irrelevant. They can be mounted directly under the finish coating, whether it be laminate or linoleum, and you can enjoy the warmth on the same day, and heating costs do not hit your pocket too hard.

The efficiency of the infrared floor heating system is 90%. Power consumption, according to reviews, remains within 0.1 kWh / m. sq., which is much better than that of the boiler and convector.Consumers are also captivated by the fact that installation is simple, so installers ask for a rather modest amount for this service. The floor from TM "Hit Plus" is so good that it was certified in Japan, and this is a clear evidence of the quality of materials and high manufacturability.

4 Electrolux

The Electrolux line includes more than 15 categories of household appliances, including climate control. To provide heat in the house, the company offers all types of floor heating systems: heating mats, sections and infrared film. There are also 4 models of thermostats in the assortment - with electromechanical and electronic control, the possibility of programming by days of the week and remote access via Wi-Fi to adjust the floor temperature from anywhere in the world.

The manufacturer claims that with proper operation, electric mats can be operated for more than 50 years. The craftsmen who had to lay the Electrolux electric floors, in particular, mentioned the Multi Size Mat series, note the manufacturer's careful approach to the safety of the coating: so that the cable does not break, a high-strength aramid thread is placed along it, and Teflon insulation is provided to prevent fire.

3 Nexans

This company has been and remains the "progenitor" of the entire heating cable industry. It was Nexans that was the first to register a patent for cable underfloor heating.The heating system from Alcatel (the old name) was installed in the Oslo Cathedral and, at the time of its complete reconstruction, had served for 62 years. During laboratory tests, it was found that the dismantled cable could last at least another 30 years.

The "longevity" of underfloor heating from the Norwegian manufacturer is explained by their special design. The fact is that they use a clutchless technology for connecting a heating and power cord. The giant brand has 5 research and development centers that have developed a wide range of products: single- and two-core cables, heating mats, anti-icing systems, heating pipes, sidewalks, roofs and lawns. In terms of reliability, electric underfloor heating from Nexans is considered a benchmark.

2 Hemstedt

On all Hemstedt cable heaters, the problem of the weakest link, the coupling, has been solved. The company's employees have developed and implemented an innovative technology for connecting the heating and supply conductors called hem-system. Seamless internal and external insulation prevents moisture penetration, oxidation of the electrical connection inside the screed or adhesive layer, and thus ensures high reliability and durability of the cable.

Hemstedt warm floors are recognized by ordinary users and professionals. Thus, the brand has been approved by the VDE - the society of German electrical engineers, known for its strict requirements for operational safety.In 2008 and 2015, the company was ranked among the top 100 German medium-sized enterprises, and in 2014 its Green Electric Mat and Green Accu Mat storage heating systems were awarded the "Progressive Products and Solutions" award.

1 Devi

The Danish manufacturer Devi recently celebrated its 80th anniversary. The company's products are in constant demand. She earned a good reputation for the quality of heating cables and reasonable prices. According to reviews, for floor heating 7 sq. m. requires about 40 m of a two-core cable, which costs about 8,000 rubles. Considering more than 20 years of service life, such an investment in your own comfort can be called quite reasonable.

The focus of the company on a specific area has allowed to accumulate a huge baggage of technical solutions. Devi warm floors can be installed under parquet, laminate and tiles (DEVIdry and DEVImat series), for heating living rooms and bathrooms (DEVIheat and DEVIcomfort), in pipe protection systems against freezing and melting ice and snow on roofs (DEVI-snow and DEVI- iceguard). The unique design of underfloor heating, production at European factories and a huge selection are the reasons for the unshakable popularity of the brand.

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