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Radiant Heating Services: In-floor, Slab, & Garage Heaters

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Trusted Radiant Heating Services in Airdrie, Calgary, & Nearby Areas

Looking for efficient and comfortable heating solutions for your Airdrie home or workspace? We offer a full range of radiant heating systems tailored to your needs. From in-floor hydronic heating and space-saving wall-mounted units to garage heaters and infrared options, our team provides expert installation and replacement services throughout Calgary and Airdrie.


Whether you're building new, renovating, or upgrading, we’ll help you stay warm with energy-efficient, allergen-friendly, and reliable radiant heating solutions. 


Our Radiant Heating Options Include:


  • In-Floor Hydronic Heating 
  • Wall-Mounted Radiant Heaters 
  • Radiant Tube Heaters 
  • Slab Heating 
  • Garage & Workshop Heaters 


If you're considering a radiant heating system in Calgary or Airdrie, contact us today to schedule a consultation and find the perfect heating solution for your home or workspace! 

Warm Floors, Warm Home – Let's Make It Happen

Advantages of Radiant Heating

Why Choose Radiant Heating for Your Airdrie or Calgary Home?

Radiant heating, also known as thermal radiation, efficiently warms spaces by emitting heat from a central source, such as underfloor systems, wall panels, or baseboard heaters. Unlike traditional forced-air systems that circulate warm air, radiant heating transfers heat directly to people and objects, providing immediate comfort and reducing energy loss.


Common radiant heating options installed in Airdrie and Calgary homes include in-floor heating, wall-mounted panels, and ceiling heaters—the latter being ideal for garages and workshops. These systems are also allergy-friendly, as they don't circulate dust or allergens.


Compared to forced-air heaters, radiant heating systems offer numerous advantages, including:


  • Directional Heat Delivery: Heat is directed to occupied areas, minimizing energy waste.


  • Quick Warm Up Times: Generally, the heaters get to full heat output within a minute or two, and the experienced effect is as quick. It then takes a little longer for the surfaces in range to warm up.


  • Multiple Heating Zones: Most forced air heated homes have a single thermostat, and therefore a single zone. This is due to the fact that forced air systems are inherently difficult, and expensive, to zone. Radiant heated homes have multiple zones because they are easy and inexpensive to create. This allows you turn the heat off in a vacant guest room, or turn down rooms for certain times of the day when they are unoccupied. 


  • Efficient In Large Spaces: Large office buildings only require specific areas to heated. With radiant heating, you can easily have several different zoning areas and only heat particular zones if and when required. In contrast, forced-air heating systems require that all the air, in the entire building, needs to be heated to the temperature desired in order to warm the one or few areas where the warmth is required.


  • A Reliable Source of Heating for Outdoors: Forced air heating relies on containment of heated air so by default does not work outside. Radiant heating does work, as long as the heaters are suited to the external environment and sized appropriately it will be a workable option. Radiant heating is often used for warming spectators at hockey areas.


  • Allergen Friendly: One of the reasons people like radiant heating so much is because it doesn’t spread dust, dirt, and allergens through vents in the home. Instead, the device has the heat rise from the floor to heat the room above without forcing or blowing any air.  


  • Low maintenance – Radiant heating systems have fewer moving parts and don’t require duct cleaning or filter replacements like forced-air systems.


  •  Silent operation – These systems produce no noise during operation, unlike the hum and blow of traditional HVAC systems. 


If you're considering a radiant heating system in Calgary or Airdrie, contact our licensed technicians for a comprehensive consultation. We specialize in the installation, maintenance, and repair of hydronic heating systems.


Contact us today at 403.945.8324 to schedule your radiant heating consultation.

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Types of Radiant Heating Systems for Your Home

In-Floor Radiant Heating

Wall Mounted Radiant Heaters

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Installed beneath floor surfaces, commonly in bathrooms and basements, providing even heat distribution.

Wall Mounted Radiant Heaters

Wall Mounted Radiant Heaters

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Space-saving units that offer balanced heat, ideal for rooms where floor space is limited.


Radiant Tube Heaters

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Ceiling-mounted heaters, perfect for garages and workshops, delivering direct heat to objects below.

Fireplaces

Infrared Heaters

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 Both inserts and built-in gas fireplaces serve as focal points while emitting radiant heat absorbed by surrounding objects.

Infrared Heaters

Infrared Heaters

Infrared Heaters

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 Portable, gas or electric-powered units suitable for temporary heating in workshops, garages, and utility rooms.

Baseboard Heaters

Infrared Heaters

Infrared Heaters

Utilize a central boiler to circulate hot water through pipes along the baseboards, effectively heating rooms.

Customize Temperature Settings Room To Room

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Radiant Heating Zoning Options

One of the reasons people like radiant heating so much, is because heat can be adjusted differently for individual rooms, otherwise known as “zoning", to the temperature that you want in each individual area with a programmable thermostat. 


Not only does this allow you to have the ability to customize your comfort room-by-room, but it also converts into significant energy savings and costs. Most forced air heating systems only have a single thermostat that sets the temperature the same for every room because they are inherently expensive and difficult to zone. 

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Quality Installations for Hydronic In-Floor Heating

Evenly Heated Floors, Long-Term Comfort, Expertly Installed

Similar to slab heating that has tubing encased in a concrete slab, hydronic in-floor radiant heating systems use a boiler to pump heated water through a network of pipes located with the floor joist space to heat the floor surface. 


You can get a good idea of the quality of a radiant floor install by how equally spaced out each pex tube is laid out. When radiant floor heating is correctly installed there will not be any cold spots or hot spots in the room – the heat will be consistent. However, if done incorrectly you end up with cold spots in the room, warped flooring where too much heat is being released, and various other issues.


The cost of a hydronic radiant flooring system can typically be about 50% more than a forced air system. Although it is costly, the benefits are great and will save you more money every year for the life of your home.

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UNDERSTANDING HYDRONIC In-Floor HEATING SYSTEMS

How Hydronic In-Floor Heating Delivers Even, Efficient Warmth

Hydronic heating systems circulate heated liquids, typically water or glycol, through PEX tubing installed within concrete slabs or floor joists. This method ensures even heat distribution across floor surfaces.


A boiler heats the liquid, which then flows into a manifold system connected to thermostats, allowing precise temperature control across different zones in your home. Pumps maintain consistent circulation, ensuring efficient heating through conduction and radiation.


Hydronic systems are energy-efficient, providing comfort at lower temperatures compared to forced-air systems, leading to reduced monthly heating costs.

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Slab Heating Installation for Radiant Floors

Professional Slab Heating Installation in Calgary & Airdrie

A slab heating system works by simply radiating heat upwards from the concrete floor. Tubes that circulate water heated from a boiler system are installed in the concrete slab when it is poured, turning the thermal mass of concrete into an unseen, silent radiator the produces warm even heat. The advantages of installing a hydronic slab heating system include:


  • The temperature is easily controlled, consistent, and can have different zoning areas
  • You don’t feel drafts or hear the sound of blowing air
  • No allergens or dust get distributed throughout your home through air vents
  • Slab heating consumes less energy than convection heating to achieve the same level of comfort
  • Water is a better conductor of heat than air, which in turn heats up areas faster.


KaiTech Plumbing & Heating specializes in slab heating installation in Calgary and Airdrie, working closely with homebuilders and contractors. Whether you're building a new home, garage, or workshop, slab radiant heating provides a reliable and cost-effective way to heat your space from the ground up.

Essential Components of Hydronic Heating Systems

Key Elements of Efficient Hydronic Heating Systems

All Heating systems are composed of three essential parts: a heat source, a heat distribution system, and a control system; and every hydronic heating system will require the following devices to heat a home:


  • Boiler System: Heats the liquid circulating through the system.
  • Heat Conductor: Typically water or a water-glycol mix for efficient heat transfer.
  • Manifold: Controls water flow and temperature to various zones.
  • PEX Tubing: Flexible piping that distributes heated liquid throughout the system.
  • Heat Exchangers: Components like baseboard heaters or in-floor systems that transfer heat to the room.
  • Pump: Maintains consistent circulation of the heated liquid.


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The Role of Heat Transfer Plates in Hydronic Heating Systems

Why Heat Transfer Plates Matter in Radiant Floor Heating

For most radiant heating installations that are not encased in concrete, heat transfer plates are necessary. The high efficiency of radiant systems only occurs due to the low required water temperatures to satisfy the heating load, therefore the lower the required water temperature to heat your home the more efficient the system becomes.


Keeping in mind that radiant heat works by transferring heat energy from one object to another, and that water and metal are more efficient carries of heat energy than air, heat transfer plates improve the conductivity of heat out of the radiant tubing, and increase the surface area to speed up heat transfer. Without heat transfer plates, higher water temperatures are required to produce the amount of heat needed - which ultimately increases your utility bills!

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When comparing quotes for in-floor heating, double-check to make sure heat transfer plates are included in your quote. Heat transfer plates are not required by code to pass an inspection, and not every contractor uses them. Trying to save a few dollars may end up costing you a lot more down the road with increased utility expenses, and repairs for troublesome areas not receiving enough heat.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Radiant Floor HEating

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Is Radiant In-Floor Heating Energy Efficient in Calgary’s Climate?

Yes, hydronic radiant heating is highly energy efficient and well-suited for Calgary and Airdrie’s cold winters. It uses lower water temperatures and provides consistent, even warmth.

Can I install Radiant Heating in an Existing Home?

Absolutely. Retrofit radiant heating is ideal for renovations, including basements, bathrooms, and garages.

How Long Do Hydronic Heating Systems Last?

With proper installation and maintenance, radiant floor heating systems can last over 30 years. Boilers typically have a lifespan of 15–20 years.

What Type of Boiler Works Best with Radiant Floor Heating?

High-efficiency condensing boilers are commonly used. We’ll help you choose the right size and model for your specific home and radiant system.

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Radiant Garage & Workshop Heater Installations

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Natural Gas Tube Heater Installations

Radiant garage heaters work by heating objects such as furniture, vehicles, and work benches. Unlike forced air garage heating units that lose heat as soon as an overhead door is opened, they are the most cost-effective heating system to run in a workshop or garage as they don’t have to reheat the entire area to maintain a comfortable working environment. 


Radiant garage heaters can be powered by natural gas, propane, or electricity, and come in several makes and models.

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Retrofit Radiant Heating for Renovations

Radiant Heating Upgrades And Retrofits For Calgary & Airdrie Homes

Planning a home renovation? It's the perfect time to upgrade with a radiant heating system. KaiTech Plumbing & Heating provides retrofit radiant heating solutions for basements, bathrooms, garages, and entire floors—without needing to overhaul your existing HVAC system.


We use ultra-slim, efficient hydronic systems designed for minimal disruption. Retrofit radiant heating is an ideal choice for homeowners in Calgary and Airdrie who want increased comfort, energy efficiency, and improved resale value.

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Start Your Radiant Heating Project – Get a Free Quote Today

Thinking about installing radiant floor heating in your Calgary or Airdrie home? Whether you're planning a renovation, building new, or looking to upgrade your heating system, KaiTech Plumbing & Heating is here to help.


We provide free quotes and expert guidance to design a radiant heating system tailored to your space, energy goals, and budget. Enjoy the comfort and efficiency of in-floor heating with professional installation and friendly local service.


Request your free radiant heating estimate today—call 403.945.8324 or contact us online.

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