Combining Fan coil with Underfloor heating: is it really the ultimate in comfort and efficiency?;
In modern construction, the search for the ideal air conditioning system never stops. The requirements are now clear: energy efficiency, thermal comfort and aesthetic integration into the space. Two leading technologies, the underfloor heating and the fan coils, play a leading role in this quest.
But what happens when we combine them? Can a hybrid system offer the benefits of both without compromise? The answer lies in proper design and the choice of the right equipment, turning a theoretical idea into the ultimate solution smart heating and cooling.
Underfloor heating: The Invisible Power of Comfort
Underfloor heating offers a unique feeling of diffused, uniform warmth, without drafts and in complete silence. It is the basis for an environment of total comfort. Depending on the needs of the project, Alphatech offers two leading solutions:
Underfloor with Thermobeton: Ideal for new constructions, it offers high thermal capacity and maintains a constant room temperature, working perfectly with low temperature energy sources such as heat pumps.
Low Profile Underfloor (Dry Building): The perfect choice for renovations, thanks to its minimal thickness. It has a faster response than conventional systems and allows for immediate installation of the finished flooring.
Fan Coils: instant power and flexibility
When speed is required, the fan coils take over. They provide instant heating or cooling, covering sudden load changes. Η MIRROR series of Alphatech, with advanced technology DC inverter, ensures quiet operation, maximum efficiency and an elegant design that harmonizes with any space. Indicatively:
- The wall-mounted MIRROR HW frees up valuable floor space.
- The flooring MIRROR FS offers minimal aesthetics and powerful performance.
- The MIRROR BT for the bathroom combines a fan-coil with a towel rail in a slim device.
When does their combination become functional?;
Ο combination of fancoils and underfloor takes performance to the next level in demanding buildings where there is no room for compromise.
- Residences: The underfloor maintains a constant, warm atmosphere, while the fan coils (e.g. the elegant MIRROR FS) take over the immediate cooling in summer or the rapid boost of heating on a very cold day.
- Hotels: The combination offers the perfect hospitality experience. The underfloor provides a sense of luxury, while the fan coils give the guest direct control of the room temperature. In the bathroom, the MIRROR BT offers instant warmth and dry towels, elevating your sense of comfort.
- Professional spaces: In offices and meeting rooms, the underfloor covers the main load, while fan coils (e.g. the minutes MIRROR HW) manage the spikes caused by changing numbers of people and weather conditions.
Advantages of the Hybrid System
- The Best of both technologies: Enjoy the constant, underfloor heat and the fast response of the fan coils.
- Integrated Coverage (Heating/Cooling/Dehumidification): With a heat pump, the underfloor takes care of the basic heating, while the fan coils provide the necessary cooling/dehumidification in summer and the boost in heating.
- Energy Excellence: The underfloor maximises the efficiency of the heat pump by operating at low temperatures. Fan coils are activated only when needed, optimizing overall consumption.
- Comfort & Flexibility: The system dynamically adapts to your needs, offering ideal conditions at any time of the year.
Points of Attention in the Installation
The successful combination of fan coils with underfloor heating depends on one critical factor: the excellent study.
- Design Complexity: Integration requires expert knowledge for correct sizing, hydraulic balancing and programming of automation.
- Initial Investment Cost: The cost is higher than a single system, but it is an investment that pays for itself through lower energy consumption and a higher quality of living.
- Requirement for a Specialist Partner: Choosing an experienced engineer and high quality products, such as those from Alphatech, is essential to ensure that the system works perfectly.
Are you ready for the next step?;
Each project has its own unique needs. Alphatech's team of experienced engineers are on hand to analyze your project requirements and design a customized system that will exceed your expectations.
