A small or medium-sized bathroom’s electric floor heating system typically uses 1 to 4 amps. The amperage draw of your radiant system may reach 4-8 amps or more in kitchens and large bathrooms.

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Does a heated floor need a dedicated circuit?

Radiant floor heating requires a dedicated 15- to 20-amp GFCI-protected circuit and a reason to lay a new tile floor if you’re doing it in an existing room. Remodeling is the best time to meet both of these requirements.

How many amps does electric floor heater use?

It is our recommendation at Warm Your Floor to use 120V systems for heating areas under 150 square feet (at a power density of 12 W/sf), and 240V systems for larger areas. This is because a single thermostat can regulate up to 15 amps.

Do heated bathroom floors use a lot of electricity?

Is it true that heated floors use more electricity than you think? The answer is no. Small bathroom radiant heating systems use about the same amount of energy as a freezer.

Can I use a 15 amp breaker for Ditra heat?

A single DITRA-HEAT-E thermostat cannot be used to control multiple DITRA-HEAT-E-HK heating cables that exceed 15 amps.

What power supply do I need for underfloor heating?

A 230 VAC supply is required for all Warmup electric underfloor heating systems, and it is recommended that your heating system be placed on a dedicated circuit.

Is a 240V heater more efficient than 120V?

The dryer, electric stove, and hot tub all operate at 240 volts, which is the most common voltage for such high-power appliances. Our heaters can operate at 120V or 240V with equal efficacy (or any other voltage). Amperage is the main reason why 240V is beneficial for appliances and heaters in a home.

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