This articles is for those of you wondering how to make your basement remodel a cozy and inviting place. One of the biggest problems with any basement is keeping it warm enough to use in the winter months. Sure it stays a cool and comfortable temperature in the summer but come winter its downright chilly in there! So lets look at a few options for heating this area in a efficient manner.

The first option for mild use (and mild temperatures!) is a electric portable heater. These heaters can be plugged in at any outlet and used for a source of warmth in any place that seems a little cooler then most. The problem is that the ones that do work cost way too much to use all the time and the “efficient” models don’t throw out any heat. Its kind of the catch 22 of the electric heater business. If you can get reduced winter rates and are already an “all electric” home this might be a good option though.

Another way is to use your already existing source of heat. This is probably a forced air heater and will require you running extra blower fans and a possibly some more ducting. In my experience with this though, it is difficult to get and keep this type of heat in a basement. Warm air naturally rises of course and does not like to be blown down into your already cool basement.

So that leaves us with one last option, radiant floor heating, which is a somewhat pricey option but the best in the long run. There are two typical systems you can install in your basement floors. The first and cheapest is an electric radiant floor heater. These can be put in individual rooms and used when needed, although they are most commonly found in bathrooms. The next version, and by far the most expensive option we have discussed so far, is in floor radiant water heating. These systems require installation inside your cement floor and a series of pumps and valves to move water throughout the assigned areas. This is then run through a designated boiler to maintain a consistent temperature. Although this is all a fairly complex installation it is low maintenance once installed and has one of the highest comfort levels.

Hopefully with this advice you can now make an informed choice without feeling like the clock is ticking. Just take a look at the size of your remodeled area and factor in how much actual use it will get. Remember also that it is better to go a little beyond what you think you’ll need than to not have enough when you are done!

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