In-floor heating in Calgary
In-floor heating in Calgary: hydronic radiant systems installed and repaired
In-floor heating warms the floor itself, so the heat stays where you live instead of rising to the ceiling. ER Plumbing & Heating installs, services, and repairs hydronic in-floor heating for Calgary homes and light commercial spaces, including the boilers, manifolds, pumps, and zone controls that run it.
Wondering whether it is worth it for your home? Read in-floor hydronic heating in Calgary: is it worth it?.
How it works
How hydronic in-floor heating works
A boiler heats water, a pump moves it through a manifold, and PEX tubing in the floor carries it under each room. Each zone has its own thermostat, so you can keep a basement warm without overheating the main floor.
The heat source
Most systems run on a high-efficiency condensing boiler, or a combi boiler that also supplies the domestic hot water.
Manifolds and zones
Manifolds split the flow into loops, and zone valves or pumps let each area run on its own thermostat.
Tubing in the floor
PEX tubing goes into a concrete slab, a thin pour over an existing floor, or panels under the subfloor, depending on the build.
Is it right for you
Why Calgary homeowners choose in-floor heating
Warm floors through long winters
Basements and tile floors stop feeling cold underfoot, which makes a real difference through a Calgary winter.
Even, quiet heat
There are no blowers kicking on and no vents to keep clear, and the heat is spread across the whole floor rather than coming from one register.
Zoned comfort
Each zone runs on its own thermostat, so the rooms you use most can stay warmer than the ones you do not.
Works with your hot water
A combi boiler can heat the floors and supply domestic hot water from one wall-mounted unit, which frees up space in the mechanical room.
Repairs and service
In-floor heating repair and maintenance
Most in-floor heating problems are in the mechanical room, not under the floor. These are the issues we see most often.
One zone stays cold
Usually a failed zone valve or actuator, a thermostat fault, or air trapped in that loop.
The whole system is cold
The boiler may be locked out, low on pressure, or not getting a call for heat from the controls.
Pressure drops or leaks
Losing pressure can point to a leak at a fitting, a failing relief valve, or an expansion tank problem.
Gurgling or noisy pipes
Air in the system is common after work on the lines and needs to be purged properly, loop by loop.
A pump will not run
Circulator pumps wear out over time. Replacing one is a common and straightforward repair.
Floors heat up slowly
Flow rates, water temperature settings, and mixing valves all affect how quickly floors warm up, and they often need adjusting.
An annual check of the boiler, system pressure, expansion tank, pumps, and controls keeps a hydronic system reliable. See what a well-built setup looks like in inside a modern hydronic heating panel, and visit our boiler repair page if the boiler itself is the problem.
New installations
Planning a new in-floor heating system
Good in-floor heating comes from planning before the tubing goes down. For a new system, we work through:
- Sizing the system to the space and its heat loss
- Choosing the heat source: a boiler, a combi boiler, or a tie-in to an existing system
- Laying out zones, loops, and manifold locations
- Timing the tubing installation around your builder or flooring schedule
- Pressure-testing the tubing before the floor is covered
- Pulling the permits the work requires
Our guide to advanced heating and plumbing covers pre-fab hydronic systems in more detail.
Licensed & insured
Hydronic heating by licensed tradespeople
Boilers, gas connections, and hydronic piping are installed by licensed plumbers and gas fitters, with permits pulled when the work requires them.
FAQ
In-floor heating FAQs
How much does in-floor heating cost in Calgary?
It depends on the area, how the tubing is installed, and the heat source. A new system with its own boiler costs more than adding zones to an existing one, so we quote after seeing the space or the plans.
Can in-floor heating heat a whole house?
Yes, when the system is sized for the home. Many Calgary homes use it in basements and on main floors and keep forced air for cooling.
Can you add in-floor heating to an existing basement?
Often, yes. Depending on ceiling height and the flooring you want, tubing can go into a thin pour over the existing slab.
Why is one room colder than the others?
Usually a zone valve, an actuator, a thermostat, or air trapped in that loop. These are typically quick to diagnose.
Does in-floor heating need maintenance?
Yes. An annual check of the boiler, pressure, expansion tank, pumps, and controls keeps the system reliable.
Do you repair systems someone else installed?
Yes. We diagnose and repair existing hydronic systems, including boilers, pumps, manifolds, and controls.
Contact
Talk to us about in-floor heating
Call 587-777-3164 or send the form below. For a repair, tell us which zones are affected; for a new system, tell us about the space.
What happens next
Step 1
Tell us about the space or the problem
For a repair, describe which zones are cold. For a new system, share the area and whether you have plans.
Step 2
We assess the system
We look at the heat source, manifolds, and controls, or review the space for a new design.
Step 3
Plan, install, or repair
We explain the options and the cost, then book the repair or schedule the installation.
Request service
- Phone: 587-777-3164
- Email: info@erplumbingnheating.ca
- Service area: Calgary and surrounding communities