bathroom heat
We are currently renovating a bathroom that is in the middle of our house. It has no heat source. It used to get some heat from a steam riser, but that is now framed into the wall. We thought about putting in a heat/vent combo, but it won’t fit between the joists. Now we are…
We are currently renovating a bathroom that is in the middle of our house. It has no heat source. It used to get some heat from a steam riser, but that is now framed into the wall. We thought about putting in a heat/vent combo, but it won’t fit between the joists. Now we are considering radiant heat. It would cost $1250 and ordering and installing it would delay things by a few days. My question is, is it worth it? Will my bathroom be cold without it? Since I don’t plan to leave this house, maybe it is not that much money, but I have applied this logic to so many decisions that I am way over-budget already!
is it the bathroom you will shower in daily? if so, i’d spring for the radiant heat. a little bit of luxury goes a long way. you won’t remember that $1250 in 2 years.
We renovated a bathroom in the center of our house, top floor with a skylight, and we have no heat. Except for a few very cold days during the winter, I really don’t miss it (and I’m one of those people who’s always cold).
question? is there a skylight in the bathroom where a significant amount of heat loss or draft will occur? If yes, then heat may be necessary, if no then i wouldn’t even consider it.
do it. heated floors? awesome.
question? is there a skylight in the bathroom where a significant amount of heat loss or draft will occur? If yes, then heat may be necessary, if no then i wouldn’t even consider it.
We have electric radiant heat in an outdoor shed and it works wonders. Much cheaper install than water powered floor heaters but costs a bit more monthly.
I like how the plumber is the only one who thinks you should spend that kind of money *rolls eyes*. Sometimes one has to prioritize if they don’t have an unlimited budget. Anyway my husband and i just finished up a bathroom renovation and we did radiant electric heat. It works great and so far the electric bills have been fine. Good Luck.
$1,250 is nothing compared to regretting not having done it.
If it were me (and maybe not my wife,) I would drill 4 2″ holes at the top & bottom in lieu of a vent. Finished properly, they would be unobtrusive.
There’s also the 300-500w heaters that are included in bathroom fans which work ok. Of course, it takes a while to warm up the room