How does Geo Dream compare to other heating systems?
Saves up to 50% of heating costs per year!
Below is a comparison of Geo Dream electric radiant heating system to other heating methods for a 2000 square foot residential home. All calculations are based on average heating season temperatures, average maintenance costs, etc, for Madison, WI.
Heating Methods |
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Comparison |
Forced Air |
Hydronic |
Geo Dream |
| Input BTUs needed | 4,347,118 | 2,788,657 | 811,608 |
| Savings vs. Forced Air | -- | $753.18 | $912.07 |
| Savings vs. Hydronic | ($753.18) | -- | $158.89 |
| Savings vs. Geo Dream | ($912.07) | ($158.59) | -- |
Annual Costs |
Forced Air |
Hydronic |
Geo Dream |
| Operating Costs | $1,642.87 | $939.69 | $880.80 |
| Maintenance Costs | $150.00 | $200.00 | $0.00 |
| Total | $1792.87 | $1039.69 | $880.00 |
Easier to install and uses less energy than wire floor heating!
Below see the advantages Geo Dream has over wire floor heating.
Geo Dream |
Wire Heating |
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Heating Surface Area |
FAR infrared heats evenly and completely like a convection oven - no 2-3" void areas | Only heats from wire strips with small surface areas - which wastes energy |
Energy Proficiency |
Energy consumption is 1/8 to 1/5 that of a conventional wire system | Consumes 5 to 8 times more energy |
Installation Time |
Easy installation - With 1 STEP HEAT or Dream Heat, you can install within few minutes. | Installation of single wire can be very time consuming |
Side Benefits |
Deodorizes your space through carbon technology | No effects in deodorizing |
Heating Qualifications |
Primary heating source - as powerful as forced air and hydronic systems | Secondary heat source only due to lack of power |
BTU Delivery |
Delivers 51 BTU per square foot. Heats area 30% faster than wire systems | Wires are between 34-4 BTU per square foot |
Watt Usage |
Uses 14.87 Watts per square foot. | Wires are between 8-12 Watts per square foot |
Flexibility |
Maximum temperature reaches 84 degrees Fahrenheit allowing Geo Dream to be used with any flooring type - approved by most flooring manufacturers. | Usually tile only applications are approved |
Troubleshooting |
Uses parallel circuit design allowing the system to safely continue working even if a strip gets damaged. | Uses series circuit design causing the entire system to fail if any wire is damaged. |