The UFH Blog
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Electric vs Water Underfloor Heating: Which is Right for You?
Choosing between electric vs water underfloor heating is one of the first and most important decisions when planning a new heating system. The right option will depend on the size of the project, budget, and the heating source available. In this guide, we’ll compare electric and wet underfloor heating systems, outlining their key differences, advantages,…
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Setting Up and Using Underfloor Heating Controls
How to Set Up Underfloor Heating Thermostats Wondering how to set up your underfloor heating thermostat to improve comfort and efficiency? In this article, we’ll cover the types of thermostats available, how to set them up, and explain some key features that are commonly included. This guide is based on your thermostats being fully installed,…
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Underfloor Heating – will it raise my floor level?
Deciding to install Underfloor Heating will no doubt lead to lots of questions, so getting the right answers before you start is imperative. The question of underfloor heating floor level arises often when we are dealing with customer enquiries, so let’s begin. You might have heard that the installation of Underfloor Heating can mean that…
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5 Myths about Underfloor Heating
Underfloor heating has gained a great deal of popularity as a modern and efficient way to warm your home. However, misconceptions often surround this heating method, leading to hesitation among homeowners. Let’s dispel the underfloor heating myths and explore the real benefits on offer. Underfloor Heating can’t replace radiators Traditionally, the humble UK radiator has…
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5 Important Autumn Heating Tips
With UK heating costs set to rise (a typical household will see a rise of around £149) with the recent announcement from OFGEM, it’s more important than ever to ensure your home’s heating system is as efficient as possible so you can stay warm without breaking the bank this winter. Here are five essential tips…
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Electric Underfloor Heating Problems – VPS can help!
If you’ve read any of our previous articles, we often note that while being easy to install, Electric Underfloor Heating fortunately also has very minimal upkeep after the initial installation has taken place. Inevitably, problems do occur, so let’s take over some potential Electric Underfloor Heating problems and how you can solve them. Simple –…
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The Best Rooms for Underfloor Heating in your Home
Once you’ve decided that you want to install Underfloor Heating in your home – you then need to think specifically what room(s) to install it. Of course, this totally depends on your own preferences and specifics – so let VPS Underfloor Heating detail out the best room for your Underfloor Heating system. The Bathroom Instead…
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Beyond Warm Floors: 5 Hidden Benefits of Underfloor Heating
Underfloor Heating in the UK is as popular as it has ever been since it is easily paired with renewable technology and has increased efficiency compared to the more traditional convection heating systems. So, at VPS Underfloor Heating, we understand the desire for a nice, cosy home, especially during the British winter months. Underfloor heating…
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Healthy Home Heating and The Impact on Your Health
Healthy Home Heating – With the pandemic thankfully in the rear view mirror but with climate change still a hot topic, your health and the health of your family is very important. We don’t automatically think our homes are places where we need to take care of our health, as we associate it as a…
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Thermostat Smart Tips for Dummies – 5 Fixes for Your Home!
We’ve all done it: mucking about with the thermostat, blasting the heat, then shivering an hour later. Let VPS Underfloor Heating guide you on some Thermostat smart fixes that will help you save money and keep your home warm at the same time. Here are 5 common thermostat mistakes and how to easily fix them…
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Underfloor Heating: Your Top 10 Questions – Answered!
Whether you are just about to pull the trigger on Underfloor Heating or just in the early stages of research, VPS Underfloor Heating are going to answer the top 10 Underfloor Heating questions that are often put to us from our many customers. Underfloor Heating offers a unique and delightful way to experience warmth in…
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Summer Heating: Everything you need to know!
Sunshine, barbecues, and balmy nights (at least in the South of England, not sure about the rest of us further North) – that’s the quintessential image of summer, right? But what if we told you summer can also be a time to think about…your heating? It might sound a little odd, but there are situations…
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Planning a Renovation? Ever Considered Underfloor Heating?
Tearing up the carpets and moving walls. Give your house a breath of fresh air – renovations are fun! But in all the crazy excitement of planning your renovation, have you thought about a long-term and cost effective extra feature? Let’s take a look at how an Underfloor Heating Renovation could transform everything. Beyond Looks:…
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Transform Your Comfort Today: Upgrade to Heatmiser Underfloor Heating Controls
At VPS Underfloor Heating, we’re passionate about helping our customers to creating comfortable and efficient underfloor heating systems. This is why we want to be your one-stop shop for anything related to underfloor heating and as a result we are a big supporter of high quality underfloor heating systems like those on offer from Heatmiser….
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Ceramic Tiles or Porcelain Tiles for Underfloor Heating
Ceramic Tiles or Porcelain Tiles for Underfloor Heating In both new-builds and home renovation projects, tiled flooring is a very popular option to go with a brand-new underfloor heating system. Generally, the big question is always: which floor finish works better with UFH – porcelain or ceramic tiling? If you’re still weighing your options, check…
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Underfloor Heating Smart Thermostat Buying Guide
Thermostat Buying Guide – Get Smart Choosing the right type of Thermostat is important for your underfloor or central heating system in order that it works easily and efficiently while saving you money on the way. The VPS Underfloor Heating smart thermostat buying guide will help you choose the best device for your UFH system,…
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Ditch the Radiator: Why Underfloor Heating is the Future
Here at VPS Underfloor Heating, we’re passionate about helping you creating comfortable and efficient homes with our huge range of underfloor heating systems, as well as our underfloor heating design service. As such, we constantly try and convey the benefits of an underfloor heating system as the warmth is unlike anything traditional radiators can offer….
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The Advantages of EPS 400 Low Profile Panels when your home is an Underfloor Heating challenge.
As we know, underfloor heating is a great way to heat your home and be energy efficient at the same time. But what happens if your home proves to be challenging in regards to installing an underfloor heating system due to the existing floor levels in your house? This is where EPS 400 Low Profile…
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Don’t Get Cold Feet: Why Professional Underfloor Heating Design Matters
Underfloor heating is one of the most luxurious outlays there is for your home – no matter the weather outside, you’ll have warm and cosy floors throughout your home, but getting the underfloor heating design right is even more imperative! Therefore, beneath the luxury, lies a fairly complex design system and this design is very…
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Are Heat Pumps Suitable For Underfloor Heating?
The growing attention on carbon emissions and renewable heating sources is pushing more people to choose eco-friendly home heating solutions. Air-source and ground-source heat pumps are a sustainable method of home heating and an ideal pairing with underfloor heating. One common question surrounding renewable energy sources is: “How will homes cope with low-temperature heat sources?”….
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Take Control of Your Heating: The Benefits of Heatmiser Thermostats
Heatmiser are one of the leading names in terms of thermostats for all kinds of underfloor heating systems. VPS Underfloor Heating have been selling the full range of Heatmiser thermostats for many years now and we recommend them to our customers when they are planning their underfloor heating projects. The neoStat’s have been designed to…
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Underfloor Heating: A Sustainable Heating Solution for UK Homes
Imagine stepping onto a warm floor on a chilly morning – pure bliss! An underfloor heating system from VPS offers a luxurious and comfortable way to heat your home, but did you know it can also be a sustainable solution for UK homes? Let VPS Underfloor Heating walk you through the benefits of a sustainable…
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VPS Partnership with Taconova
VPS are the only Wholesaler/Supplier that sells Genuine Taconova Top Meters in the UK! Find out more about our partnership with Taconova.
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Choosing the Best Underfloor Heating System For Your Project
Choosing the right underfloor heating system is pivotal for optimal performance. This is our guide for what system to chose in relation to subfloor. We break down the systems and products explaining why these system types are most suitable. Make an informed decisions on which system is right for your project.
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Underfloor heating manifold installation
How to Install an Underfloor Heating Manifold An underfloor heating manifold serves as the central hub for distributing heated water throughout the wet underfloor heating system. Correct manifold installation is essential to ensure optimal performance and reliability. We’ll walk through the steps of how to install an underfloor heating manifold including assembly, positioning, and testing….
