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The Many Benefits of Suntouch mats

For many customers, Suntouch mats mean many advantages and benefits. If fact, many customers decide to make the switch to Suntouch mats because this form of heating simply offers more benefits than most types of heating on the market. With this form of heating, you can expect:

1) A more comfortable warmth. Suntouch mats are simply one of the most comfortable forms of heating out there. With no drafts, cold spots, or cold rooms, you can enjoy perfect comfort. With Suntouch mats, you can enjoy never again encountering a cold floor first thing in the morning. The secret is that Suntouch mats use radiant heat, which works much like an electric blanket. The Suntouch mats heat your floor, turning your entire floor into a heating surface. The heat radiates to the other surfaces and objects in a room. This means that everything in your home becomes something that radiates warmth to you, creating a cozy and comfortable warmth.

2) Health benefits. Suntouch mats are installed under the floors, and do not blow around dust, germs, and bacteria the way that forced air systems can. Suntouch mats also do not use air ducts, which can become perfect breeding grounds for mold and other toxins. Since Suntouch mats warm your floors, they allow you to get rid of carpeting, which can harbor thousands of chemicals and carcinogens. Since Suntouch mats are completely silent and do not dry out the air, they can make your sleep easier and can ensure that your sinuses do not dry out. For all these reasons, Suntouch mats can improve the air quality in your home and your overall level of health.

3) Savings. Suntouch mats allow you to turn down your thermostat a few degrees while still staying down. Every day, this can mean savings on the power you use and therefore savings on your utility bill.

4) Customizable heat. Suntouch mats allow you to set the temperature in every room to a different temperature, so that everyone in your home is comfortable.

5) Safety. Suntouch mats have very low EMF and do not overheat, meaning lower risk of fire. Suntouch mats are not a combustible form of heating, and therefore do not pose a carbon monoxide risk

6) More space. Suntouch mats take up no space whatsoever. Since they are installed underneath the floor, you can get rid of your baseboard heaters, furnace, air ducts, air vents, radiators, and heaters to enjoy more space.

7) Time saved. Suntouch mats do not require any maintenance and do not require you to adjust the thermostat for warmth. Simply set your thermostat to the temperature you wish and enjoy perfect warmth without giving your heating system another thought.