Basements in the Pacific Northwest are notorious for being the coldest rooms in the house. Even with high-quality carpet and padding, that damp, subterranean chill seeps through the floor, making "relaxing" downstairs an exercise in wearing triple-layered socks. The Roque family in Bremerton refused to let their square footage go to waste, choosing to solve the problem of cold concrete once and for all with a high-efficiency electric floor heating system.
When a series of severe Washington windstorms caused power fluctuations that took their original system offline, the priority wasn't just a repair—it was restoring the heartbeat of their home’s comfort. WarmlyYours stepped in to ensure their 383-square-foot living space returned to being the cozy, barefoot-friendly sanctuary it was designed to be.
Project Details
| Location | Bremerton, Washington |
| Heated Space Type | Basement (Living Area) |
| Flooring / Surface Type | Carpet (Stretch-In) over Wood Subfloor |
| Coverage Type | Full Room Coverage |
| Total Heated Square Footage | 383 sq. ft. |
| System Type | Radiant Floor Heating |
| Voltage | 240V |
| Wattage | 4,556 W |
| Amps | 19 A |
| Operating Cost | * Per Hour: ~$0.55 (Based on WA average rates) |
| Per Day | ~$3.30 (Based on 6-hour active heating cycle) |
| Per Month | ~$99.00 (During peak winter usage) |
| WarmlyYours Products Used | Environ Flex Rolls, SmartStat™ Programmable Thermostat, |
Bringing the Heat Back to Bremerton
Most homeowners accept that basements are naturally "refreshing" (read: freezing). They pile on blankets and avoid the floor. The problem is that traditional forced-air heating rarely reaches the floor level in a basement, leaving a layer of cold air exactly where your feet—and your pets—spend their time.
For the Roque residence, the challenge was uniquely Pacific Northwest: frequent power surges from coastal storms. When their thermostat failed after years of service, the room immediately lost its utility. By utilizing Environ Flex Rolls, which are designed specifically to be installed directly under carpet without the need for messy self-leveling cement, the installation remained clean and efficient.
The result? The family dog has officially reclaimed his spot on the rug, and the "no-socks-required" rule has been reinstated. With the addition of a SmartStat™, the system now manages the 19-amp load effortlessly, providing consistent, radiant warmth that heats the objects in the room rather than just blowing air around.
Featured Products
- Environ™ Flex Rolls: These ultra-thin aluminum foil heating mats provide even heat distribution specifically for carpeted floors. They require no adhesive, making them the fastest way to heat a basement.
- SmartStat™ Programmable Thermostat: A high-performance control that allows homeowners to schedule heat only when they need it, maximizing energy efficiency.
