For years, having underfloor heating was a luxury, literally, it was considered a luxury. Walking barefoot and stepping on warmth in the middle of winter, oh, what a wonder! But apparently, that has changed in 2025, and people are turning to another home heating system that is much cheaper, easier to install, and above all, much more efficient.
And well, 2025 comes with the highest electricity bills in recent years, and winter is already here. Innovation is needed, and we’re here to tell you what people are doing with their floors!
What is underfloor heating?
It’s a heating system that distributes heat from the floor upward, warming the home evenly. People used to choose it because it was much more comfortable than conventional radiators (and because they loved having a warm floor).
The end of an era
For decades, radiant floors were the jewel of every house, but realistically, they are expensive, complicated to install, and above all, difficult to maintain.
They required pipes, boilers, and an entire hydraulic system that wasn’t always viable, especially in apartments or small renovations. So now there’s a new way to heat your home, thanks to electric mats.
These are much more convenient; they’re placed under the floor (whether it’s laminate, ceramic, or vinyl), connected to electricity, and that’s it. The best part of this option is that they consume very little and can be controlled from a thermostat (or from your phone in the most modern systems).
Smart and accessible heat
The reason they’ve become so popular is that they’re much cheaper and have managed to democratize thermal comfort, since many homes already include them even in new constructions. More efficiency, more speed, and much lower prices. We love it!
The kind of savings we like
There’s also efficiency. Modern systems include smart thermostats and zone sensors capable of adjusting the heat only where it’s needed. This achieves up to 30% less electricity consumption, and in well-insulated homes, monthly expenses can drop by up to 40% compared to natural gas or hydraulic radiant floors. It’s worth reconsidering, right?
And the best part is that they can be installed in any type of home, from small city apartments to single-family houses.
Renewable energy?
Yes! They can be connected directly to solar panels, making the heating system 100% emission-free. And here’s a secret: they don’t require maintenance and can last more than 20 years without any problem!
The future?
Smart homes are no longer just about spending less but about making life more comfortable. With these heating mats, you can program schedules, adjust specific zones, or turn on the heat before arriving home.
The heat is distributed evenly, from the floor upward, with no radiators, no pipes… and no noise.
A new standard
The planet is asking for something, and the market is ready to deliver! Efficiency, sustainability, and simplicity. It’s no longer about showing off something expensive but about using something that consumes less and costs less too.
So, a new trend is making its way into American homes: electric and sustainable heating. Easier to install, cheaper to maintain, and fully compatible with renewable energy. The heat for winter no longer runs through pipes… it plugs into the wall!