Luxury Warmth for a Master Bathroom in Abington, PA

The homeowners in Abington, Pennsylvania, were renovating their master bathroom and faced the common challenge of cold, unforgiving tile floors. They needed a high-end, effective, and efficient solution to transform this essential space from chilly to comfortable. WarmlyYours delivered with an easy-to-install, energy-efficient TempZone™ electric radiant floor heating system, ensuring year-round, luxurious floor warming and significantly increasing the comfort and value of their beautiful new bathroom.

Project Details

Location: Abington, Pennsylvania
Heated Space Type: Master Bathroom
Square Footage: 47 sq. ft. (heated area, full coverage)
Watts, Volts, Amps: 573 Watts,120 Volts, 4.7 Amps
Operating Cost Per Hour: $0.11(approx.)
- Approximate Cost Per Day (8 hours): $0.92
- Approximate Cost Per Month (30 days): $27.50
Floor/Surface Type: Tile, Marble, or Stone
Products Used: TempZone™ Floor Heating Cable, nSpire Touch Thermostat

An Abington Bathroom's Floor Warming Upgrade

The decision to install premium tile flooring meant the Abington homeowner's master bathroom would look stunning, but also be notoriously cold underfoot, especially during Pennsylvania’s chilly mornings. This challenge was perfectly suited for electric radiant floor heating.

The project called for the flexible and powerful TempZone™ Cable system. Designed for full coverage and close spacing (3.75 inch spacing), the cable ensures even and potent heat distribution beneath the tile, marble, or stone surface. The installation involved securely laying the cable in the subfloor before the new surface was applied—a straightforward process for the tile setter or electrician. The outcome is a perpetually warm floor, transforming the bathroom into a spa-like retreat. This in-floor heating upgrade eliminated the cold shock of stepping onto tile, providing radiant comfort and making the newly renovated bathroom a true highlight of the home.

Featured Products

TempZone™ Floor Heating Cable (SKU: TCT120-3.7W-150)

This flexible heating element is the perfect solution for full-room floor warming coverage, fitting easily around complex bathroom layouts and fixtures. The 150 ft. of 120{ V} cable, spaced at 3.75 inches, provides powerful, even heat directly beneath the cold tile, marble, or stone surface.

nSpire Touch Thermostat (SKU: UDG4-4999)

A programmable, touch-screen thermostat that provides precise, energy-efficient heating control over the radiant floor heating system. It features a Class A GFCI for safety and a floor sensor to accurately maintain the desired floor warming temperature, ensuring maximum comfort when needed and saving energy when not.

Prodeso Membrane Roll (54 Sq. Ft.) An essential accessory for a cable system installation, the Prodeso Membrane provides an uncoupling layer for tile, marble, or stone floors, preventing floor cracking and protecting the system from subfloor movement.¹ It features circular recesses that make it fast and easy to secure the heating cable at the desired $3.75 \text{ inch}$ spacing

Circuit Check (SKU: SS-01)

The indispensable job-site tool used to continuously monitor the electric resistance of the heating cable during the installation process. The Circuit Check provides an audible warning if the heating cable is cut or damaged, ensuring the system is intact before the final flooring is installed, which is critical for a smooth project.

Electrical Rough-in Kit Single Gang Box with Double Conduits (SKU: FHE-ROUGH-IN-KIT-S3)

This kit contains the necessary components—including the single-gang box and conduits—required to safely and properly prepare the electrical connection point in the wall for the thermostat installation, simplifying the electrical work and protecting the heating system's lead wires.

Project Gallery

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Quotes

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to run heated floors in a tile bathroom in Abington, PA? A: The

operating cost is exceptionally low! For this 47sq. ft. bathroom in Abington, PA, with an average electricity rate of $0.20 kWh, the electric floor heating system costs about $0.11 per hour. This translates to less than $1.00 per day for a typical 8-hour usage cycle.

Can radiant floor heating replace the main heating system in this bathroom?

For a well-insulated room like this new master bathroom, a powerful electric radiant floor heating system using TempZone™ Cable can often serve as the primary heat source due to its full-coverage design and superior heat output. A heat loss calculation is always recommended to confirm this for your specific space.

What type of flooring works best with this TempZone™ system?

Tile, marble, and stone are the ideal flooring choices for in-floor heating. These materials are excellent conductors of heat, quickly absorbing and then radiating the warmth evenly across the room, providing the best possible radiant comfort.

Is electric radiant floor heating energy efficient?

Yes, it is highly energy efficient heating. By warming objects and people directly (radiant heat) and only heating the specific floor area where you need it, and using a programmable thermostat for precise zoning, electric floor warming systems consume significantly less energy than heating an entire house with forced air.