RugBuddy UKFR80 Under-Rug Heater - 50 x 100cm (20 x 39ins) 80 Watts. See full range. Economical heater transforms rug into a source of radiant warmth.

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Everyone knows that heat rises. Why not use this concept to your home's advantage? RugBuddy™ is a portable electric rug heater that makes your whole body feel heated, warm and toasty using energy efficient, safe and responsible technology. Occasionally, on really cold, un-insulated, floors, customers say they get best results by using an insulating underlay. We don't yet supply this type of underlay as it's not available in rug shaped pieces. Have a look at RugBuddy FAQs for more on buying insulating underlay. Medium size RugBuddy (generously ‘desk-sized’ at 125 x 160cm, 250 Watts) costs just 7.5p per hour* to run However, it has an added benefit. Because the material is soft, it provides plenty of cushion for the inner coils. You can use it directly under a carpet without the need for a carpet pad underneath. On the other hand, the bottom is smooth and doesn’t provide any grip. If you’re on hardwood or another slippery surface, you’ll still want to use an anti-skid mat underneath.

If you don't have a rug and just want a heated foot mat, no problem! There is a simple solution. The FootBuddy heated foot mat uses the same brilliant technology as RugBuddy and gives you an easy all-in-one solution. Stay warm, think better Before we wrap up, let’s talk about the basics of under rug radiant heaters. How do they work, and what should you expect from them? It will depend, in part, on the type of flooring you want to have on top of it – such as carpet or laminate – and what the floor underneath is like. Underfloor heating systems typically come with a thermostat to help you control the temperature. Electric heating thermostats

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But potential savings can be wiped out by higher domestic heating bills if you don’t plan how you heat your work space. If the concrete layer is thinner than 55mm and suitable for use with underfloor heating then standard heating mats can be used and covered with the concrete. If it is not suitable to have underfloor heating encased within it, we recommend using our standard heating mats, covered with 12mm of levelling compound and then installing the concrete floor on top of the levelling compound. In that case, a heated under rug mat can be the perfect solution to your problems. It plugs into your wall, then heats up the area under your area rug. This keeps your feet warm, and can contribute extra heat to your room. But you want to be careful when you’re choosing one. Choose poorly, and you won’t get the performance you were counting on. However, if you're not that confident with DIY, we'd recommend using a professional. They'll be able to consult on the suitability of your rooms for electric heating and the best type as well as preparing and insulating your floors and installing the wiring. They'll also be able to draw up a plan for where wiring will go – for example, underfloor heating wires shouldn't go under any permanent fixtures or fittings. Smart thermostats - these let you manage your underfloor heating from a distance, typically using a smartphone app, and may have more nuanced setting options. They can also be handy if, for example, you head off on holiday and realise you've forgotten to turn the system off.

Electric fan or convection heaters try to overcome this problem by forcing heat across the room. This creates another problem: air movement promotes cooling, not heating! To counteract this, they consume an enormous amount of power for their size.

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It’s economical too. This is because you don’t have to have high air temperatures to feel comfortably warm with radiant heat. If you think of the warmth you feel moving from shade into strong sunlight on a crisp winter’s day, you’ll know what I mean!