You can get your faulty underfloor heating systems up and running again in no time, anywhere in Highgate. At Mittens Plumbing and Heating, we are specialists in putting these systems back in order. Our understanding of these systems and our operational experience in Highgate puts us in an ideal position to sort out your heating systems as quickly and efficiently as possible. Underfloor heating has been the preferred heating option for most homes and businesses in Highgate. It is the more cost-efficient option, supplies sufficient warmth, and facilitates proper airflow. Your entire building will be evenly heated, leaving out no cold zones. You also don't have to worry about finding adequate space, as you enjoy warmth at its finest.
You can design your interiors without worrying about where to place a heating system. Whichever type of underfloor heating you have installed in your home, be it electric or warm water underfloor heating, we're sure you enjoy a great deal of warmth. But, as a result of one problem or another, your heating system may begin to malfunction. This may leave some corners of your home colder than they should be. Most repairmen and plumbers shy away from touching underfloor heating. This is where we come in. We repair any kind of underfloor heating, no matter the challenge. Our professionals will troubleshoot your underfloor heating and ask questions about what you've been witnessing to devise a solution.
Underfloor heating is generally quite reliable and will serve you for a long time before it begins to struggle. This is especially true if you are utilising a quality heating system. And fixing the problems as they occur will give you longer periods of regular heat. One of the greatest concerns we have experienced is that the problem might be beneath your floor. But you should understand that more than 90% of repairs go on above ground.
If it comes to the worst, thermal imaging equipment will be used in finding the faulty points under your flooring, which will enable our technicians to mark out the exact location of the problem and fix it accordingly. If a replacement or repair is to be made beneath your floor, only the affected point will be targeted. In our experience, we have found that issues with underfloor heating systems tend to consist of faulty wirings, problematic actuators, worn-out pumps, air-locked pipes, and most times, unevenly heated areas. Sometimes, there may be issues with the configuration on your thermostat, or other timing or programming equipment you have in place. It is advised that you power up your heating system during warm seasons like summer, where you don't really have the need for your underfloor heating, as a precautionary measure. Leaving your heating systems off for a long period may cause valves and pipes to stick. Depending on the type of underfloor heating you have installed, some specific faults may be present.
Electric underfloor heating comes with electric cables or sheets which are laid under or within your floor. The cables are normally laid on an insulation board to improve energy efficiency. These systems are controlled by a thermostat. When fitted properly, problems and faults don't occur for years with electric underfloor heating. But when they aren't producing enough heat or are completely faulty, several factors may be responsible. We have noticed that thermostats are of primary concern with most electric underfloor heating.
Putting in the right settings (you can check the user manual of your system) may get your system working again, but in the instance that they are faulty, you should call in the experts. The heating cable could be damaged or cut during installation, in which case our technicians will simply fix the issue with a heat shrink or by using straight-through crimps when they identify the issue. Installation that was not up to standard may lead to the floor sensor probe becoming faulty. A technician can simply work to repair it, but if it is too far gone, it will be replaced. Our technicians can get your electric underfloor heating functioning again if any of these issues, or others, come up.
Hydronic underfloor heating, as it is more technically known, involves the use of pipes laid beneath your floor. This system disperses heat through the warm water, which is circulated through the pipes. They are connected to a central boiler and controlled by a thermostat. This system warms up your home according to the type of flooring you have in place. Problems that occur with this system can also be solved proficiently by our professionals.
Your water underfloor heating could be faced with actuator issues, air-locked or bleeding pipes, thermostats with wrong settings or faults, or a system that has lost its pressure. There are a host of other issues which could arise from your wet underfloor heating, but none are impossible for our experts to fix! Your floors won't be excessively torn apart, even if we have to fix an issue below ground. Only the affected floor region will be lifted and then replaced.
Your home deserves its heat and comfort, and you shouldn't let a faulty heating system come in the way of that. We are always on hand in Highgate to provide timely assistance. In some cases, we will need to visit you a couple of times to correctly pinpoint the actual issue and to make the necessary repairs.
As a result, we are in the perfect position to conduct your repairs, as we are based in the same area as you. Do not hesitate to give us a call today.
