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Since installing Heatizon radiant heating systems inside my house, I’ve enjoyed even greater benefits than I anticipated.  Radiant heat systems offer a handful of other one-uppers to the traditional heating systems.  Here are a few I’ve enjoyed:

Comfortable:  Radiant heating systems are a more uniform heat that is distributed more evenly because it heats people and objects as the heat rises from the floor.  It’s just a different kind of heat.  When I walk in the room, not just the floor is warm, but everything in the room.  I love sitting in my previously cold basement, and feel cozy and comfortable all over.

Economical:  Since the more economical radiant heat warms the entire room, not just the floor, I have been able to lower my thermostat, which then decreases payments in peak winter months.  I’ve noticed a substantial reduction in heating costs. We dropped our thermostat three or four degrees, and I noticed about a 10 percent decrease in heating utilities.

Air Quality:  I suffer with allergies, asthma, and have a couple of cats to boot.  Radiant heating is a great choice for me because forced air heating tends to spread the dust around, and the ducts become inaccessible dust catchers.  The air quality in my home has been greatly improved.

Other Value:  Heatizon electric radiant heat products have the added value of being nearly 100% efficient, and requiring no fresh air venting or exhaust venting and being more efficient than forced air systems. Electric Heat products in particular are “Green” since they create no on site exhaust, they are made of predominantly recyclable materials, and they require no routine maintenance.

anonymous – satisfied homeowner

There are so many choices to choose from when deciding on a particular electric snow melting product, especially when you know nothing about it. Best price here, best warranty there, what should you believe? How many times does a consumer actually read the fine print in a warranty and actually understand it? Marketing warranties is a powerful tool to promote good ideas, bad ideas or to make inferior products look good while conveniently censuring their flaws from consumers.

Let’s take a look at the differences in snow melting manufacturer warranties.  There are tons of electric snow melting products on the market, but only a few technological bases to work from.  High voltage products can be grouped into one category and low voltage products into another.

If one were to read the fine print within the warranties, you may find requirements upon purchase, requirements after purchase, and other clauses to support the claim of the warranty period. When I think of a warranty it seems to me that it represents a manufacturer’s comfort level and faith in their product aligning with the cost and chance of it actually being their fault if it failed. Let’s work from the technological bases mentioned previously.

How does a constant wattage high voltage product work? High voltage products have small conductors encased in mineral insulators and various layers of material jackets.  These products are not your typical definition of a wire as most of us picture a wire in our head.  The majority of the material isn’t wire at all. The small conductors produce heat when high voltage electricity is passed through them.  The small conductor carries the stress of heating the entire jacket of “wire”, which passes to the object it is trying to warm.  Over time these small conductors take on so much stress from the beginning they begin to break down and they eventually burn out.  Typical for high voltage products at first fell in the range of 2 years or less and some still do today.

How does a constant wattage low voltage product work?  A constant wattage low voltage product (Tuff Cable) uses stranded copper with a special outer protecting jacket (specifically designed for the system) similar to the wiring used in a home as the conductor. A Tuff Cable System bares little stress on the cable when operating due to its low voltage output and resistance heating technology using the entire copper conductor inside.  A Tuff Cable low voltage system also has a built in controller that constantly monitors the system for safety and relays this info to the end user. The warranty for a low voltage system (Tuff Cable) is 25 years.

Warranties really make a statement about a product and typically it’s the first thing an end user researches.
High Voltage products began to receive increased warranties due to the fact that they were uncompetitive and the manufacturers knew the warranties could never be validated after being embedded in concrete for their 5-10 year lifecycle. Check out this class action lawsuit at http://www.lawyersandsettlements.com/settlements/04192/easy_heat.html for Easy Heat. The settlement states that the cable was defective, however in reality it just spent its lifecycle and it took a HUGE lawsuit by consumer organizations in three states to actually prove that their warranty term was just too long to expect for a high voltage product. Also the warranty text for many high voltage products can be summed up as creative wording.  “10 years, 5x cost” sounds pretty good on paper, however may be impossible to prove. Most installation procedures require a megger test for high voltage products to be conducted at the time of purchase, after installation and once a year with documentation to make the warranty valid. Here is a link about megger tests http://en.allexperts.com/q/Electrical-Wiring-Home-1734/megger-testing.htm.

most manufacturers require the end user to be able to prove a defect. Who is going to be able to prove to a manufacturer that it was their flaw in the product after tearing it out of CONCRETE? I would not want to take on the task picking out wire intact while breaking up concrete with a jackhammer. Take one minute….picture the scenario……impossible, right? Now let’s have a look at the warranty periods. Heatizon was the first to provide a 25 year warranty on Tuff Cable, the reasoning for such a long term is because of the technology. The heating element will last that long and probably longer as long as it is installed correctly due to the characteristics described previously.
High voltage snow melting equipment manufacturers as well as their dealer counterparts will continue to extend un-obtainable warranties, this is inevitable, what you can do to prevent deception is read between the lines, do some research and inform yourself about how the different products work so you can make the best decision, and not leave it up to the salesman.

By Steve Bench

Heatizon Systems skilled craftsmen make its radiant heating and snow melting products out of the finest materials available. To support its high quality objectives each of Heatizon Systems products carry industry leading Warranties that are straight forward and cover all defects in materials and workmanship for the entire warranty period. For those select customers that desire to have additional warranty coverage Heatizon Systems offers several different Extended Warranty Plans. Check with your Heatizon Systems distributor for additional details of Heatizon Systems Warranty and Extended Warranty Plans.

Regardless of the product, or the company that makes it, prospective customers should read the entire warranty rather than just the portions that are in large bold print. Why? Often times the most important terms and conditions of the warranty are in the smallest of print while the most emotionally stimulating terms are in the bold and/or most colorful print.

Heatizon Systems primary objective is to have its customers have a great experience with its products both today and for years into the future. By satisfying a few simple requirements Heatizon Systems Warranties will be effective and cover your Heatizon Systems products for the entire warranty period. Those requirements are:

1) Do not abuse, alter, misuse or improperly install your Heatizon Systems product;

2) Do not integrate components not approved by or purchased from Heatizon Systems into your Heatizon Systems product;

3) Do not forget to complete and return the Warranty Card for your Heatizon Systems product.

Heatizon Systems prides itself in offering its fine customers Warranties that are straight forward, comprehensive and long term.

By Cy Sherwood

Floorizwarm Low Voltage Heating Kits warm cold floor surfaces, and can also offer a solution for space heating needs in areas 110 square feet and smaller. Floorizwarm systems are designed to be spaced at specific intervals and lengths to produce a specified amount of heat per square foot. The Floorizwarm systems can deliver 7.5 to 15 watts per square feet and cover 15 to 110 square feet of floor areas. Installing Floorizwarm in bathrooms, kitchens, foyers, and other living areas turns rooms into comfortably warm environments at an economical price. Floorizwarm is listed by ETL to conform to UL Standards. The Tuff Cable heating element can be installed in Bathrooms and in Shower areas. The Floorizwarm Heating Element must always be installed in a heat sink, such as concrete, light-weight concrete or mortar bed, or Heatizon Heatsink Kit. Utilizing state of the art components, the Floorizwarm System has no moving parts to fail, and no water lines to break or crack. Add a 25 year warranty on the Floorizwarm Tuff Cable element, and you are guaranteed to have years of trouble free comfort. Each Floorizwarm AC model comes complete with the following materials: One Power Unit requires 120 volts AC with 15 amp breaker. Power Unit Dimensions 7H X 6.5W X 4.5D. One 7 day Programmable M337 Thermostat and 15 in floor remote bulb sensor requires a 120 volt AC 12/2 Wire from M337 Thermostat to the Power Unit. Floorizwarm Heating Element is a pre-measured length and will easily conforms to your area and satisfy your needs for warmth and comfort. Cold Lead 20 which connects the heating cable to the Control Box. Installation Manual all Installation Fasteners and Hardware.

Floorizwarm Systems for any area 110sqft and less.

With the summer rapidly approaching, the last thing on everybodys mind is protection from icicles and ice dams. But when winter comes, these hazards will cause all sorts of problems for home and business owners.
Heatizon Systems has a whole line of products, manufactured and created specifically for the conservation of your roof. Tuff Cable and ZMesh technologies heat roofing materials (shingles, tiles, etc..), causing the snow and ice to melt leaving roofs free from ice hazards which can potentially fall or buildup causing an Ice Dam and Water Damage.
Roof heating products are installed directly under your roof covering materials, protecting the aesthetic beauty of your roof line and protecting your investment from damage.
Do not hesitate because the time to install Heatizon Systems roof deicing products is the summer before the disaster occurs. Call our experts at 1-888-239-1232 for a free estimate today.
Below are some links about Roof Damage!

Dangerous Winter Conditions
A Falling Icicle Can KILL
Ice dams can be a dangerous and destructive winter hazard

Welcome to Heatizon Systems new informational blog. This resource will provide consumers with the latest news and updates on our state of the art radiant heating products.

Heatizon Systems is an international company with the majority of its distribution in the US and Canada. Products include roof deicing, snow melting for walkways and driveways, and radiant floor heating. Investing in one of our fine line of radiant heating products increases the comfort and value of your property, provides safe and reliable solutions and promotes energy efficiency. All products are guaranteed to last and come with an industry leading 25-year warranty.Our highly experienced distributor, installer and technical support teams are the best in the business. Call today at (888) 239-1232 for a free consultation or visit our website.