10 best firms of electric floor heating

Due to the fact that the installation of warm water floors in apartments of multi-storey buildings is actually prohibited, electric floors became widespread. They provide a comfortable heat distribution, they are very simple to fit, they are well combined with all clean floor coverings, they can settle in damp rooms, they are completely silent, quite economical and durable. True, the latter is true only under one condition - if you stop at the system from a respectable manufacturer. Which company is considered the best in quality, reliability and safety of its products? Which of them provides the longest warranty, and who provided the lowest prices? We have understood these issues and are ready to provide a rating from which, we hope, you will draw the right conclusions.

Top 10 best manufacturers of electric underfloor heating - cables, thermomats and IR films

10 Energy

We have an ambiguous opinion about this manufacturer. On the one hand, we observe the prevalence of its products in stores and on websites, their impressive range, good purchasing conditions (especially those from St. Petersburg people) and positive reviews. On the other hand, there are well-founded doubts about its English origin, about which the sellers are unanimous. In general, if the country of production 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 then has introduced to the market 6 lines of cable heaters and thermomats:

• Universal is a universal solution for any type of coating, including tile, porcelain stoneware, laminate;
• Cable - recommended for installation in baths, kitchens and corridors of country houses;
• Mat is also well suited for baths, balconies and kitchens, but in city apartments;
• Light and Light Plus– low cost mats with single and twin cables for laying under tiles;
• Professional - designed to heat stairs, walkways, races, and other outdoor areas.

9 Caleo

Initially, Caleo dealt exclusively with infrared film floors. From the very beginning of sales and until today, they are considered the most popular floors in Russia - these data are taken from the annual analytics of consulting and marketing company Step by Step. Its employees investigated the customs statistics data and estimated the market share of infrared films for the floor from TM “Kaleo” at 60%. Thus, this brand is the leader of the Russian market both in terms of sales and regional coverage.

Feedback analysis shows that consumers like the possibility of self-installation, which does not require special skills and any kind of training. The highlight of the company - ready-made sets of warm floors, in which, besides the film itself, there are all the necessary elements and installation instructions that are accessible to understanding. The company is known for other floor heating options - for example, in wet rooms (bath, toilet, kitchen), it is preferable to lay the Unimat Boost series with energy-saving effect, Caleo Cable (for spaces with complex geometry) or Caleo Supermat (50 years warranty).

8 Thermo

Not all cities have a wide choice of warm floors and components for them: either the cable is not enough, the sensors are not all available. With the Swedish manufacturer Thermo, this situation is almost impossible, since even in small retail outlets there is an adequate supply of all elements of the system. Another plus of the company is constant work with the staff. As a result of good training, sellers can give a qualified answer to any question a potential buyer - so, in any case, say the reviews.

The Thermocable series with its wide scope of application is especially popular with customers - from installing underfloor heating in the bathroom to heating the soil in greenhouses. Since UV protection is provided in the outer coating of the cable, it is allowed to lay it on roofs and external platforms without special ducts. The company also offers a more popular option for cable floors - thermomats. Their installation is simple, in addition, they increase the height of the flooring by a maximum of 1 cm and can be laid under tile, laminate or parquet.

7 Fenix

One of the first private firms in the Czech Republic, formed in 1990, today the company "Phoenix" exports its products to almost 60 countries of the world. However, it adheres to a friendly pricing policy, and the majority of users are satisfied with the quality. The Ecofilm line, developed on the basis of an ultra-thin infrared film, deserves special attention. Its thickness is only 0.4 mm, which allows it to be laid under thin floors with laminate and wooden coverings, and with special heat-pak pads even under carpet or linoleum. But for installation in the screed or under the tile material because of the low moisture protection is not suitable.

If you plan to make a warm flooring yourself, it is better to purchase a ready-made set of Ecofilm Set. It includes one strip of infrared film of a selected length and connecting wires. Using several such sets, it is possible to cover the entire area of ​​the floor or only the necessary part of it, thus eliminating the need for intervention in the building structure, the use of additional connectors, insulation and special tools.As for cable floors, for additional protection of residents from electromagnetic radiation, the cable has an additional aluminum screen.

6 Heatluxury

In houses located away from the gas mains, it is difficult to equip an inexpensive and efficient heating system. The products of foreign firms are often too expensive, but the Russian manufacturer Teplolux is ready to provide its consumers with a sufficiently low-cost and high-quality alternative - electric underfloor heating, which begins to heat the premises on the same day they were installed (provided the installation was dry). For their arrangement, a team of specialists is not required - one pair of hands is enough, and according to the instructions attached to the kit, everything is done within a few hours.

In user reviews and on forums, the “Thermolux” floors are often praised for a good choice of equipment, a tangible price difference and the lack of fundamental differences with more popular brands. Although there are complaints about the rapid failure of the thermostat, poor service and instability of surface heating, especially if a thick screed is installed and there is no good thermal insulation. However, to the credit of the manufacturer, it must be said that it does not stand still, and today negative reviews on its product range are much rarer than a few years ago.

5 Heat plus

In terms of ease of installation, safety and controllability, electric heating greatly benefits gas. But not everyone is ready to contact the installation of a traditional electric boiler, arrange heaters and negotiate with the energy supplier on the allocation of additional power network. But when installing infrared heated floors from a manufacturer recognized in this field, all these problems become irrelevant. They can be mounted directly under the finishing coating whether it is laminate or linoleum, and you can enjoy the heat on the same day, and the cost of heating is not very expensive.

The efficiency of the infrared floor heating system is 90%. Power consumption (the value is given from the reviews) remains within 0.1 kW · h / m. sq., which is much better than the boiler and convector. Consumers are captivated by the fact that installation is simple, so that installers ask for a fairly 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 good quality of materials and high processability of production.

4 Electrolux

In most reviews about the warm floors of a company most often mentioned brand Electrolux. His product portfolio has more than 15 categories of household appliances, including climate. To ensure comfortable 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.

It is felt that the company is confident in the reliability of its products, otherwise it would not have provided it with a firm guarantee of 20 years. Moreover, she argues that with the proper operation of its electromatics can be operated for over 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 coating safety: to prevent the cable from breaking, a high-strength aramid thread was placed along it, and Teflon insulation was provided to avoid fire.

3 Nexans

This company did not turn out to be the top leader of this rating solely because of the high cost of its warm floors, but it was and remains the "ancestor" of the entire heating cable industry. It was Nexans who first registered a patent for cable heated floors, and it is an interesting fact that is related to its products. The cable heating system from Alcatel (the old name for Nexans) was installed at the Oslo Cathedral and at the time of its full reconstruction served 62 years. When conducting laboratory tests, it was found that the dismantled cable could last at least another 30 years.

"Longevity" of warm floors from the Norwegian manufacturer due to their special design. The fact is that they use muffle-free technology to connect the heating and power supply cord. In addition, the giant brand has 5 of its own research and development centers, in which they are constantly working on improving cables. Accordingly, a wide range of products has been developed: single and twin cables, heating mats, anti-icing systems, heating of pipes, sidewalks, roofs and lawns. From the point of view of reliability, Nexans floor heating is considered a reference.

2 Hemstedt

If we compare the two leading companies - Hemstedt and Devi, it turns out that both of them keep the bar high enough in terms of product quality, but the Germans still benefit in price. In addition, all Hemstedt cable heaters solved the problem of the weakest link - the coupling. Employees of the company have developed and implemented an innovative technology connecting the heating and supply conductor called hem-system. Seamless internal and external insulation prevents the penetration of moisture into the inside, oxidation of the electrical connection inside the screed or adhesive layer and thus ensures high reliability and durability of the cable.

Hemstedt warm floors have been recognized not only by ordinary users, but also by professionals in various industries. Thus, the brand is marked by the tolerance of VDE, a society of German electrical engineers known for its stringent operational safety requirements. In 2008 and 2015, the company entered the TOP-100 of the best medium-sized enterprises in Germany, and in 2014 its heating systems with the cumulative effect of the Green Electric Mat and Green Accu Mat became the laureates of the prize “For Advanced Products and Solutions”.

1 Devi

Most recently, the Danish manufacturer of floor heating systems Devi celebrated its 75th anniversary. For an ordinary consumer, this figure means that the company's products have been in steady demand for many years. She earned a good reputation for the quality of heating cables and reasonable prices. According to reviews, for floor heating 7 square. m. requires about 40 meters of twin-core cable, which costs about 8,000 rubles. The sum seems considerable to someone, but if we take into account the more than 20-year lifespan, such an investment in your own comfort can be called quite reasonable.

But the greatest consumer interest is the range of the company. Its focus on a specific area has allowed to accumulate a huge store of technical solutions to satisfy any client requests. Devi heat-insulated floors can be installed under parquet, laminate and tile (DEVIdry and DEVImat series), for heating living rooms and baths (DEVIheat and DEVIcomfort), in systems protecting pipes from freezing and melting ice and snow on roofs (DEVI-snow and DEVI- iceguard). The unique design of warm floors, production at European factories and a huge choice are the reasons for the unshakable popularity of the brand.

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Energy

Caleo

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Heat plus

Electrolux

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Hemstedt

Devi

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