Radiant Heating Installation & Repair

Radiant heating provides even, comfortable warmth from the floor up—ideal for tile, hardwood, or carpeted spaces. We design, install, and repair radiant floor systems throughout Illinois, ensuring consistent heat distribution and energy efficiency in every room.

Radiant heating provides even, comfortable warmth from the floor up—ideal for tile, hardwood, or carpeted spaces. We design, install, and repair radiant floor systems throughout Illinois, ensuring consistent heat distribution and energy efficiency in every room.

Radiant Heating Solutions for Properties

Chicago’s cold winters and northern Illinois’s fluctuating temperatures call for efficient, even heating. Radiant floor systems provide consistent warmth and eliminate cold spots. Whether you’re building a new home in Evanston or retrofitting a Springfield bungalow, Smart Heat of Illinois designs radiant heating solutions—electric or hydronic—that deliver comfort and energy savings. Our installation process accounts for proper subfloor insulation and manifold placement to ensure optimal performance.

What We Offer

Our turnkey radiant heating service includes:

  • System design & load calculation (Manual J & loop analysis)
  • Subfloor preparation and high-performance insulation underlay
  • Hydronic piping layout with manifold installation (closed-loop system)
  • Electric heating mat installation under tile, laminate, or engineered hardwood
  • Connection to high-efficiency boiler or dedicated electric circuit
  • Programmable radiant thermostat installation and calibration
  • System pressure testing, leak detection with infrared imaging, and final commissioning
  • Homeowner walkthrough on programming, maintenance, and safety checks

Signs You Need Radiant Heating Repair

Schedule repair if you notice:

  • Cold spots on tiled floors or uneven heat distribution in rooms
  • Rising energy bills with no change in thermostat settings
  • Visible water leaks near baseboards or concrete slab (hydronic systems)
  • Thermostat error codes or inability to reach setpoint temperatures
  • Buzzing or popping sounds from electric heating mats

Why Choose Smart Heat of Illinois for Radiant Solutions?

Smart Heat of Illinois has specialized in both new radiant installations and repairs since 2010. Our family-owned business emphasizes honesty, fair pricing, and top-tier workmanship. Our technicians are trained in Uponor PEX plumbing for hydronic loops and certified electricians for electric mat installations. We manage all local code requirements—permit applications, slab penetrations, and insulation—so your system performs flawlessly for decades. Financing options include 0% interest for 12 months on approved credit. Every installation is backed by a 1-year labor warranty and manufacturer warranties on piping and electrical components.

By appointment only (Monday – Friday, 8AM – 5PM)

2–5 days (residential); 5–10 days (commercial)

Manufacturer warranty on piping (up to 25 years) + 1-year labor warranty

Uponor, Rehau, Warmboard, WarmlyYours

Q: Can radiant floor heating be installed in an existing home?

A: Yes—hydronic radiant can be retrofitted in many homes, although it may require partial flooring removal and underfloor insulation. Electric mats can be installed under new tile or laminate with less disruption.

Q: Is radiant floor heating energy-efficient?

A: Very—radiant heating transfers warmth directly to the floor surface and objects, reducing heat loss and lowering energy bills by up to 30%.