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PEX domestic plumbing systems are installed all over the world. What’s all the talk about? Clean, Healthy, Economical and just plain SMART!

As sure as the sun shines, radiant heat is something we are all familiar with. Think of the way the world is warmed - a direct transference of heat from object to object, without fans, pumps or hoses-silent, motionless and invisible. An Allied Radiant Heating environment works exactly the same way. Unlike conventional heating, our system automatically warms people and objects first, not the air. Just like the sun does. And that's what makes Radiant heat so neat!

The Allied snow and ice melting system provides a simple, reliable and economic solution for snow removal. Allied’s hydronic systems circulate warm water through PEX tubing buried in concrete, turf, asphalt, or a sandbed. The warm water heats the surface to a temperature where it is warm enough to melt away snow and ice. This makes the worry and inconvenience of snow and ice removal a thing of winters past!

Forced Air System

Why Forced Air Heating Isn't Smart?

Danger tops the list. Any system that relies on combusting gas indoors is potentially dangerous. This, of course, includes forced air furnaces. Carbon monoxide fumes from such a system kills approximately 400 people every year in North America alone.

Studies in California in 1991 show that there were 252 carbon monoxide deaths by fuel and combustion appliances. The situation is so serious, the government recommends that every room be equipped with a Carbon Monoxide Detector to prevent accidental death. (Source: Tempstat Mechanical Co., Dallas, Texas)

The Inefficiency Of Forced Air Heating

To understand the ins and outs of how heat is transferred to the living areas of a house, Duct Transfer Losses must be factored in.

Heat from the furnace is transferred to the air, which is blown through the ductwork, finally reaching the rooms where the heat is needed. Measure the heat efficiency in these rooms and you'll find that even the most efficient furnaces don't meet their own test specifications.

Just like baseboards, forced air systems create a bellows effect, which creates uneven heating. Temperatures are much warmer near the heat register than in the rest of the room, resulting in serious heat loss. Also, blowing warm air throughout a house causes drafts, which also creates low humidity levels. To compensate, you would have to add the expense of a humidifier to the cost of the forced air heating system.

No Pings, No Pangs

Another thing to factor in when considering a forced air system is maintenance. Furnace motors and igniters often malfunction. Fan belts need replacing and gas valves and burners need periodic cleaning. Dust, insects, and rodents can get into the ductwork, adding to the frequency of duct cleaning. In addition, the air filter must be changed several times a year. Remember, an Allied Radiant Heating System comes with no motors, belts, fans, filters, valves, etc. And no worries about rodents, insects, or dust.