DtiCorp.Net - Honeywell Hydronic Benefits

DtiCorp.Net - Honeywell Hydronic Benefits

Hydronic Benefits

HYDRONICS PROVIDE ENERGY-EFFICIENT, even, draft-free heat in homes. A modern hydronic heating system can use traditional cast iron radiators, low profile baseboard radiators, or the increasingly popular, and invisible, radiant floor heating. Hydronic systems are easily divided into zones for perfect comfort and the most efficient use of energy.

In addition to providing warm bathroom and kitchen floors, a hydronic heating system can also heat towels, pools, spas and drinking water, and melt snow on patios, walks and driveways using a single, energy-efficient gas or oil-fired boiler.

Additional system efficiencies can be gained using control techniques such as outdoor temperature compensated system controls.

In commercial and apartment buildings, a hydronic system gives each tenant control over their suite comfort.

In summer, the comfort of air conditioning is provided with a separate system optimized for cooling, dehumidification and, if desired, ventilation.