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October 26, 2008 00:10 AM  BY STACEY BARRUS
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Winter weather is on the way. Start thinking
about heating
system solutions for the coming winter months or
spend the season shivering and wishing
you’d planned ahead. Leaving decisions like this
to the last moment (for example, when your furnace up
and dies in the middle of a brutal
Nor’easter) causes unnecessary stress, expense,
and, most obviously, a freezing cold house.
Whether you are building a new home from the
ground up, preparing to replace your heating
systems are using electricity instead of natural gas
or heating oil. Not only does this cut down on
heating costs, but it is also more efficient and
eco-friendly as well. Radiant heating
systems are quickly replacing traditional furnaces.
Heating Systems Tip: Choosing the best
heating
systems for a new home or to add supplemental heat
to a cold spot in your home now takes a little
homework. The radiant consultants and designers
at Warmzone have been trained in all of the latest
heating systems to properly assess your project
and prescribe a system that will add value to
your home within your budget.
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September 20, 2007 00:09 AM  BY WARMZONE
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With a name like
Warmzone, we have an unspoken obligation to live up to
the task of matching our customers to the best available
system of warmth and comfort. We strive everyday
to ensure that our products and our knowledgeable,
dedicated staff will leave memories of service that is
second to none, and products that will provide years of
enjoyment.
A brief history
of Warmzone allows consumers to understand why Warmzone
was created. Warmzone realized the growth in the radiant
heat industry was causing problems for consumer and
contractors due to the abundance of technical
information and product choices. Making the right choice for
a radiant heat system is crucial and carries serious
implications to its cost and effectiveness.
Serving as an intermediary between manufacturers,
contractors and consumers, Warmzone’s role is to
match individual needs of a project to a heating
system that makes the most sense. We strive to
match our customer’s needs with the finest
radiant heating systems available. Warmzone.com offers
non-biased, individualized solutions that factor the
installation, durability, performance and operational
investment as the key criteria for our customers.
There are several
variables that Warmzone considers when looking at a
project. Some of these variables include: square
footage, the type of floor covering, the amount of
heat needed for a given area, whether that heat will
be the supplemental or primary source, how well
insulated that environment is, and if it is a major remodel
or completely new construction.
Based on this criterion, we can then discuss the benefits of
a radiant heating system and which technology would be
most appropriate for a consumer in terms of
effectiveness, efficiency, operational costs and
overall upkeep and maintenance.
Because radiant
heat is relatively new in the United States, there is a
continuing need to educate consumers about a wide variety of
radiant solutions. In the interest of avoiding
confusion and finding the best possible application,
Warmzone has done most of the homework for our
prospective customers. Our professional consultants
learn the details regarding your heating goals and
then propose a system that can be easily installed and
will fit your budget. Warmzone continues to
strive toward being viewed as the premier radiant
provider. “We want customers to feel
confident in this market and receive honest
information and pricing regarding the best available
products,” says Brandon Weaver, Vice President
of Sales.
With so many
options in the radiant industry, Warmzone.com is helping
contractors and consumers with the pros and cons of each
system. Representatives of Warmzone suggest the
best possible system for any project. We are not
tied to any one manufacturer and will provide the very
best in pricing and information available. Warmzone
has a very direct relationship with select
manufacturers thus eliminating the ‘one size
fits all’ sales pitch normally received by
homeowners. Using various forms of technology,
Warmzone’s focus is to provide customers with
the most pertinent information in record time. We know this
is the key to establishing trust and long term
partnerships.
As heating costs
skyrocket, radiant heating continues to come to the
forefront. We at Warmzone excel in providing options
that are affordable, convenient and specifically
tailored to the needs of individual consumers.
As we match products with needs, we continually strive
to provide our customers with “warm,
pleasurable” heating experiences. After
all, feeling warm IS a wonderful thing!
We would welcome
the opportunity to serve your needs. Visit us at www.warmzone.com, or call
us directly at
1-888-488-WARM.
About Warmzone
Warmzone provides consumers with
energy-efficient, radiant heating solutions for homes
and businesses. Based in Salt Lake City, Utah,
Warmzone's electricians and radiant heat experts will help
you determine the best radiant heating solution,
ranging from electric heated floors to large
commercial snow and ice melt projects. Send us a plan or
drawings and we'll be happy to provide you with a
FREE estimate
and options for your
roof
heating and ice melting
project.
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December 27, 2008 00:12 AM  BY STACEY BARRUS
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Time to treat yourself! Whether you’re
building a new home, or updating your current
home, you owe it to yourself to check out the comfort
that radiant heat has to offer. Now is the
perfect time to look into your heating options.
Radiant
heaters can be used in a number of applications,
including some that might surprise
you!Among those spots that can use
radiant heaters are tiled areas, hardwood flooring,
carpeted areas, and even cement floors.
Not only is radiant heating is
one of the most comfortable ways to heat your
home, but radiant
heaters also offer a diversity of applications.
We’d be willing to bet that after that
first winter with the radiant heaters in place, you
may find yourself wondering how you ever got along
without them in the past.
What’s interesting here
is that, rather than warming the air, radiant
heaters are a type of heater that warms objects.
Radiant heat uses objects, such as the floor, to
heat a home. The air in the room is warmed when
it comes into contact with the warmed objects. Heat loss
is reduced and the radiant heat remains in the
lower part of the room, warmer near feet level
and slightly less so at head level, creating the
perfect climate for comfort.
Radiant Heaters Tip:
Are you looking for efficient,
comfortable heat for your home? We think that radiant
heating could be just the solution you’ve
been looking for.
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November 03, 2008 00:11 AM  BY RILEY PETERSON
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Danfoss offers a
myriad of cables for all kinds of projects, but figuring
out the differences can be pretty tricky. I won’t go
into technical details here, rather go over some basic
differences that will help you choose which cable to
use for which project.
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Danfoss LX Cable
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Interior Cable, best for
tile, marble, and slate flooring |
A thin 3/16-inch diameter
electric radiant heating cable made
specifically for tile installations. Because of the
thinness of the cable, it can go directly
into the tile thin-set (thin-set must not
be more than ¼” thick or else it will
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Danfoss TX Cable
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Interior Cable, tile, marble,
hardwood, slate |
A thicker ¼-inch
diameter radiant heating cable, made to be installed
directly into concrete slab. The thickness of the
cable makes it more durable to withstand
heavier concrete pours. |
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Danfoss GX Cable
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Outdoor Cable, concrete,
asphalt, brick pavers |
A thick ¼-inch diameter
radiant heating cable, made for use in
outdoor driveway, walkway, and sidewalk snow
melting. Heavy cable built to withstand
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All of the
Danfoss products give you the option of choosing between
individual cable in lengths (it comes on a roll) or in
woven mats, which has the cable rows pre-spaced and
makes installation much quicker and easier. The only
difficulty with the radiant mats is that it works best
with rectangular areas; however, the mat can be cut to
accommodate corners and custom layouts. (Just don't
cut the heat cable!) If you have a
complicated, odd shaped area to heat, you may
be better off with installing the individual
heating cable.
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December 14, 2008 00:12 AM  BY STACEY BARRUS
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If you’re
in the market for a new home heating solution, you may be
wondering what kinds of home heating choices are there? A
majority of homeowners are probably most familiar with
forced air unit heaters and might not realize that
there are other options for heating a home – other
options that are more efficient and even more comfortable.
One such option are radiant
heaters, which, as opposed to warm air systems, delivers
the source of heat to the floor level, not the ceiling.
Radiant
heaters or radiant energy is the oldest form of heating
used to provide comfort and is the basis for all
heating systems. Radiant energy is totally pure
radiation and is absorbed by an object without physical
contact with the heat source or by heating the surrounding
air, as is the case with convective, forced air
systems. Believe it or not, under-the-floor heaters
were first used by the Romans. While under floor
heating was initially reserved for the rich, it eventually
became increasingly commonplace in public buildings
and villas. This form of radiant heating was used
particularly in the colder regions of the Roman
Empire. The Roman system was based on hypocausts, comprising
ducts that underlay the floor (itself built on raised
brick piles) and flues that were built into walls. Hot
air or steam from fires circulated up through this
system, warming the floor and walls, with heat passing into
the rooms. Radiant Heaters Tip: Health
experts agree that radiant heaters can help in
eliminating dust mites that live in our homes, and since
dust mites love a warm moist environment, towel
heaters aid in maintaining a consistent room
temperature and keep it moisture free.
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December 16, 2008 00:12 AM  BY JEN BAKER
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A lot of people out there might hear about
allergies and asthma and assume that they're
only warm-weather maladies–I sure did once upon a
time. But the sad and uncomfortable truth is,
they’re very often year-round! Allergies
and asthma affect at least 60 million Americans
in one way or another, generally making the sufferers
rather miserable. Many allergy and asthma
experts will advise certain changes in
housekeeping habits to help alleviate allergy- or
asthma-causing conditions in your home. In
addition, you might consider changing your heat
source to radiant
heaters.
It could come as a surprise to learn that radiant
heaters could be such a simple solution to
helping keep your home healthy. In reality, radiant
heaters improve the air quality, which is
important, especially for anyone who suffers from either
dust allergies or asthma. Not having to change
air filters or clean heating ducts should also
cut down dramatically on dust or other allergens in
your home’s air.
Allergy experts agree that another way to keep
your home healthy is to eliminate the dust mites
that live in your home. Since dust mites love a
warm moist environment, towel heaters and other radiant
heater systems aid in maintaining a
consistent room temperature and keep it
moisture-free…and dust mite-free, too.
Furthermore, mold and mildew are also caused from
excessive moisture especially in bathrooms with
insufficient ventilation.
Radiant Heater Tip: Did you know that
simply by placing radiant
heaters or a radiant heat towel rack in the
bathroom you can combat the spread of germs for only
pennies a day?
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December 22, 2008 00:12 AM  BY STACEY BARRUS
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The number of types of radiant
heaters available for residences or businesses is
awfully mind-boggling. There’s really a
lot of selection for homeowners to choose from.
Today we’ll discuss the electric cable heating
system kind of radiant heaters.
Electric cable heating systems
are gaining popularity in as radiant
heaters and are ideal for heating smaller areas
(10-300 square feet) like bathrooms, kitchens,
and sun rooms. These systems are comprised of a
thermostat and a heating cable. On some systems, the
cable will be shipped to you as a large spool of cable.
These systems are oftentimes less expensive, and
give you the ability to space the cable how you
want and customize a layout that will heat every square
inch of your floor. Other systems have the cable
attached to a plastic mesh or tape to create a
mat to maintain its proper spacing.
Every available cable system
is equally effective, so when determining which
radiant
heater system to purchase, you should look at the
warranty of the product, along with the ease of
installation. Some cables must be embedded in a
separate layer of concrete or mortar, whereas other
systems can simply be installed in the thinset.
Radiant Heaters Tip: When heating
smaller areas with a radiant
heater, it is nearly impossible to beat the
simplicity and price of an electric cable
heating system.
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November 11, 2007 00:11 AM  BY WARMZONE
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Radiant heaters,
as opposed to warm air systems (such as a forced air
unit heaters), deliver the source of heat to the floor
level, not the ceiling. And since warm air rises,
heating the floors proves to be the most efficient
means of heating living areas.
Radiant heaters
or radiant energy is the oldest form of heating used to
provide comfort and is the basis for all heating systems.
Radiant energy is totally pure radiation and is
absorbed by an object without physical contact with
the heat source or by heating the surrounding air, as is the
case with convective, forced air systems.
Under floor
heaters were first used by the Romans. Initially the
preserve of the rich, under floor heating became
increasingly commonplace in public buildings and
villas, particularly in the colder regions of the
Roman Empire. The Roman system was based on hypocausts,
comprising ducts that underlay the floor (itself built
on raised brick piles) and flues that were built into
walls. Hot air or steam from fires circulated up
through this system, warming the floor and walls, with heat
passing into the rooms.
More
specifically, the floor was laid out as series of concrete
slabs acting as radiant heaters supported by columns
of layered tiles, with a furnace at the bottom of one
exterior wall. By placing the fire here, the draught
would take the radiant heat under the floor, and up through
the walls to radiant heater chimneys located in the
corners of the room.
Today we
recognize the brilliance of the Romans and Koreans as early
adopters of radiant heating, as the technology is still a
desired method for delivering comfortable and
efficient heat in our homes. Now we have radiant
heaters using electric resistance cables that are
constructed of highly rated materials and feature
manufacturer warranties of up to 25 years.
About Warmzone
Warmzone provides consumers with
energy-efficient, radiant heating solutions for homes
and businesses. Based in Salt Lake City, Utah,
Warmzone's electricians and radiant heat experts will help
you determine the best radiant heating solution,
ranging from electric heated floors to large
commercial snow and ice melt projects. Send us a plan or
drawings and we'll be happy to provide you with a
FREE estimate
and options for your
roof
heating and ice melting
project.
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November 14, 2008 00:11 AM  BY STACEY BARRUS
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If you’ve
been researching home
heating systems, chances are your head is
spinning right about now. It’s no wonder!
The number of types of radiant heaters available for
residences or businesses could make anyone dizzy in no time
at all. There’s really a lot of selection for
homeowners to choose from. Today we’ll discuss
the electric cable heating system kind of radiant
heaters. Electric cable heating systems are gaining
popularity in as radiant heaters and are ideal for
heating smaller areas (10-300 square feet) like
bathrooms, kitchens, and sun rooms. These systems are
comprised of a thermostat and a heating cable. On some
systems, the cable is be shipped as a large spool of
cable. These systems are oftentimes less expensive,
and give you the ability to space the cable how you want
and customize a layout that will heat every square inch of
your floor. Other systems have the cable attached to a
plastic mesh or tape to create a mat to maintain its
proper spacing.
Every available cable system is equally
effective, so when determining which radiant heater
system to purchase, you should look at the warranty of
the product, along with the ease of installation. Some
cables must be embedded in a separate layer of
concrete or mortar, whereas other systems can simply
be installed in the thinset.
Radiant Heaters Tip: When heating smaller
areas with a radiant heater, it is next to impossible
to beat the simplicity and price of an electric cable
heating system.
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January 06, 2010 00:01 AM  BY WARMZONE
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Protect Yourself from Physical and Financial Harm
Radiant Snow
Melting: The Safe, Affordable Way to Protect
Yourself Against Lawsuits
It’s a
battle we fight every winter. Hour after hour we shovel
and salt our driveways and business entrances to
try and keep our loved ones and customers safe.
But no matter how diligent you are with your shoveling,
snow and ice buildup seems to be inevitable.
Fortunately,
radiant snow melting can help us in
our endless battle of the blizzard. With unparalleled
ease and affordability, snow melting systems are
quickly becoming the method of choice for keeping
homes and businesses everywhere safe.
The Dangers of Not Using Radiant Snow Melting
You may not
know it, but you are legally bound to provide your
customers with a safe entrance and exit to and
from your business. That’s
right—snow and ice buildup isn’t just
pesky. It’s also your free ticket to a
nasty personal injury lawsuit.
In 2004, a dangling icicle seriously
injured a guest as he walked into a country club.
Despite efforts to prove that ice buildup is inevitable
on a roof, the country club lost the case after
the court ruled the country club negligent. The
country club knew that there were icicles but failed
to take action to provide a safe entrance, and
consequently, they were forced to pay the
consequences.
Besides
icicles, snow and ice buildup on sidewalks and driveways
are also giving home and business owners grief.
Endless shoveling isn’t anyone’s
favorite task, and the obligatory back pain and blisters
that result from shoveling are enough to make you
give up on the snow completely.
Of course,
you could just use salt, but besides its detrimental
effects on the environment and your pets, salt
also creates a slippery surface that your
customers or loved ones can easily slip on. Use too much
salt and you’re held liable for a slip and
fall case—use too little salt and
you’re still held liable for negligence.
So how do you
win?
The Benefits of Using Radiant Snow Melting
Because we
can’t keep a constant eye on our entrances and
exits during a snow storm, radiant
snow melting systems help us stay one step
ahead of the game by keeping our walkways, entrances,
and driveways safe. The benefits of radiant snow
melting systems are endless:
Fully Customizable
No matter
what your needs, there’s a radiant
snow melting system for you. Whether you
want heated driveways, heated sidewalks, heated roofs,
even gutters—radiant heating can make it
happen.
Cost-efficient and affordable
Regardless of
the snow melting system you choose, radiant heat saves
you money. Not only is it affordable to install,
but radiant snow melting is also affordable to
run. Radiant snow melting systems run only when
needed, so you don’t get stuck with a monstrous
electrical bill.
All the Safety with None of the Effort
Perhaps the
best feature of radiant snow melting systems is that
they are the number one, surefire way to keep you,
your customers, and your wallet safe.
All radiant snow melting
systems are fully automated, meaning that with
absolutely no effort, you get perfectly snow-free
roofs, gutters, driveways, and sidewalks.
So throw away
your shovels, trash the salt, and say goodbye to the
constant worry of lawsuits. With radiant snow melting,
you’ll always be prepared for the storm,
meaning you significantly lower your chances of
getting involved in those stressful lawsuits.
Radiant heat
is easy to install, easy to use, and they keep your
loved ones and customers safe—what more
could you possible want out of a snow melting
system? Install radiant snow melting today on your
property and reap the endless benefits it has to
offer.
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Get to Work on Time This Year
Enjoy
the Convenience of a Heated Driveway
We all
have those lists in our head of excuses to our boss
why we are late yet again. It’s never
easy having to use these excuses, especially
now when most of us are lucky to have jobs at all.
Your number one winter time excuse of
shoveling a foot of snow off your driveway could be
a thing of the past however. You can eliminate
snow shoveling from your “shucks, sorry
I’m late again …” routine.
Installing a
heated driveway
is now easier than ever, and it's a
cost-effective, proven home re-sell enhancing
feature. Equipping a home with a
technologically sound and savvy snow
melting system has become a popular and
affordable way to beat the snow. Look at the
homes in your own neighborhood. Many of them
probably already enjoy the benefits of a snow
melting system. Their driveways remain clear
and clean of sticking snow and ice all winter.
Driveway heating has
come a long way. It’s no longer
something seen in the affluent neighborhoods or
touted by the rich and famous solely. Heated
driveways are now something your sister’s
best friend just installed, your son’s
basketball coach, your next door neighbor or
even your kid brother who you were sure was never
going to own a home let alone increase its
value with something as smart as a snow
melting system. Get out of hot water with your boss,
pull out of your driveway on-time and relaxed.
Install
a snow melting system and start
enjoying the benefits of a stress-free heated
driveway.
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Radiant Heat Solutions from Warmzone - Ideal for any
Custom Job
Radiant heat
systems can be customized to meet just about any need.
Thanks to Warmzone’s professional
design staff, radiant heating systems can
be designed and installed in just about any size, shape
or type of application. Warmzone designers
evaluate your radiant
heating system from top to bottom and
create a detailed CAD of your system layout. You'll know the electrical
requirements, technical specifications and system
performance expectations before one foot of heat
cable is installed. This valuable service
minimizes any "installation surprises" that you may
otherwise encounter, which ultimately saves you
time and money in the long run.
When the
World Wildlife Zoo’s albino alligator population
went into hiding, they called on Warmzone to come
up with a comfy radiant heating solution to entice
the alligators to a spot within view of the zoo’s
visitors. In order to encourage these rare and rather
delicate creatures to come out of hiding, Warmzone
embedded 20 square feet of radiant heat cable into
the bottom of the albino alligator habitat.
The radiant heat system runs
on a sensor, providing optimal living conditions
that closely mimic the gators habitat, while
eliminating the need for the constant attention of zoo
attendants and maintenance crews. The Albino alligators
prefer these “hot spots,” and now
rest comfortably in full view of the visitors, much to
the delight of folks at the World Wildlife Zoo.
In addition
to the “in-pavement” radiant heat systems,
Warmzone also offers PowerBlankets,
a premier portable “plug-n-play”
outdoor heating solution. These weatherproof
PowerBlankets are especially ideal for providing
heat for outdoor pets and animals.
PowerBlanket
outdoor heating mats are efficient and capable of
heating large areas with two-thirds less
electricity than conventional methods. They are
portable, relatively inexpensive and require no formal
installation. PowerBlankets are equally durable,
lightweight and weatherproof, safe and very easy
to use, and are made from rugged, non-flammable
material. Just lay 'em down and plug 'em in!
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PowerBlanket outdoor heating mat. |
The 2x2-foot
PowerBlanket is an economical radiant heat
solution that provides guaranteed results up to -40
degrees F, requires 120 voltage, 90 watts of
power, and .75 amps current. This outdoor heating
mat boasts an efficient design that allows you to heat a
small area of up to 75 to 80 degrees F, whether placed
underneath the dog house or chicken coup. Larger
PowerBlankets can be safely used for larger
animals and dwellings.
These
weatherproof, outdoor heating mats withstand wet, rugged
outdoor conditions. They’re equally
suitable for use alongside water troughs to
prevent drinking water from freezing. PowerBlankets
offer you the security of knowing your animals are
safe, warm and well taken care in adverse weather
conditions.
So whether
you need a custom snow melting system or portable
heating solution, Warmzone is sure to have you
covered. Call:
(888) 488-WARM (9276)
or email:
info@warmzone.com
today for more
information or to receive a
FREE QUOTE.
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