Underfloor heating or "normal" heating - Which is cheaper?

Hello, I think underfloor heating is good and it is pleasant to have warmth from below in winter. I also believe it is not more prone to problems than other heating systems. This can also help reduce energy costs. Best regards

Exactly, and for me an FB has some advantages. Due to the low flow temperature, the consumption is lower than with a conventional heating system. I do not see the maintenance as a problem.

Heating costs basically depend on the quality of the insulation (walls and windows), regardless of the type of heating. However, the type of heating affects comfort. The most comfortable heating, however, is ceiling heating. It has been proven to produce the most even temperature distribution from floor to ceiling. I installed one in 1972 and am 100% satisfied. How does it work? The ceiling warms up to 30 - 40° depending on the heating demand. It then radiates heat throughout the entire room with so-called low-temperature radiation. Walls, floor, and furniture are evenly warmed. In contrast, floor heating has the disadvantage that a large part of the surface is covered with furniture, so the heat cannot escape there. To deliver the same amount of heat into the room, its temperature must be higher. This can cause burning feet.

Sorry, that should of course have meant comfort.

I have not even considered such a ceiling heating at all. A renovation is coming up soon and I am thinking about which heating system it should be.

In combination with a heat pump, underfloor heating has significant advantages. This is because the temperature difference (difference between the heat source temperature and the required flow temperature) is crucial for the efficiency of the heat pump. In other words: the smaller the temperature difference, the better the system's efficiency, meaning the lower the electricity consumption of the system. Additionally, with ground probe heat pumps, the building can also be cooled via underfloor heating, which can be a great advantage especially in [Minergie-] buildings. Basically, however, a heat pump can operate any type of hydraulic heat distribution system, including conventional radiators with flow temperatures of 50°C and above. Get advice from a heat pump expert.