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by 2rsf 1245 days ago
Pretty big costs savings compared to what? if you compare radiators to floor heating, both connected to the same heat pump system than the savings are not significant
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It's because of efficiency. The entire floor becomes a radiant source - this is a massive thermal source. A heat-pump is only part of the equation. You need to deliver the heat still. A radiator is generally a bad way to deliver heat from a heat pump. Radiated floors are much better. About 40% more efficient than radiators from the same heat pump.

Not to mention radiators are sort of lousy ways to heat a room anyways. They take up space and leave one side too hot and the other too cold.