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The number one piece of advice for anybody building or renovating a home is to make certain that the project stays on, or ideally, under budget. A wealth of television programmes and magazines all practice this mantra, repeatedly telling their audience to save money where possible.
With certain products the initial decision is critical. Underfloor heating is a good example of this, if the wrong choice is made based on inaccurate information it can be either impossible or very expensive to make a system change later on. So fully understanding what you are buying and the true costs is essential.
It’s important to make valid comparisons between products and look at the total cost of a system, not just the initial outlay, but all associated costs aswell.
System & Hidden Costs
The system cost is the supply cost for all the components required to complete an underfloor heating system. However, there are some important things to consider.
First of all, are you comparing quotes accurately? Whenever Nu-Heat quotes for an underfloor heating system everything that is required is included in the bottom line price; including edge insulation, thermostats and even a pen to mark the specified zones on the heating pipe. Removing certain items from the total price can significantly affect the price that you think you are paying.
Secondly, is the system design the most appropriate for your home? Every home is different, from floor constructions through to the actual geographic location. A bespoke design is an essential requirement to maximise the performance and efficiency of your underfloor heating system. There is a huge difference in performance between an off-the-shelf and a bespoke solution.
At Nu-Heat we always comprehensively design systems so that we can guarantee that an underfloor heating system will perform efficiently and effectively.
Running costs
You only get to experience the running costs of a system when it’s installed. The problem with this is, how can you directly compare the running costs from one system supplier to another if you have to install them first? Also, what direct comparison do you have? Saying that a system is economical is the easiest thing in the world, proving it - now that’s a different matter.
Nu-Heat continually assesses the performance of every system that is installed by sending our customers ‘system performance feedback forms’. These forms provide a selection of honest responses which we use as indicators to improve our overall performance. We have an average rating of 9/10 for overall system effectiveness.
In support of this Nu-Heat also has a comprehensive product testing and development programme. A range of tests are routinely completed to guarantee the quality and performance of our systems. This testing program isn’t only in-house, we also supply systems for independent analysis by organisations such as BSRIA.
Installation costs
The cost of installing an underfloor heating system should be a major consideration when selecting a suitable supplier.
One of the key factors in the design of a Nu-Heat system is the speed and simplicity which it can be installed. A general understanding on how to correctly install a system is of critical importance.
Nu-Heat provides award winning manuals, DVD’s and training to ensure that the installation process is always fully understood. Together with innovative products such as the Fastrack™ clipping system, the overall installation cost of a Nu-Heat system can be much lower than other suppliers systems and even comparable with a traditional radiator system.
Service and quality costs
Customer service is not usually an item that you see priced on an invoice, but it’s something that you expect to always be there. With a Nu-Heat system our customers receive free and unlimited technical support from a team of experts in underfloor heating.
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