
A detailed comparison of heating cables versus heat pumps and gas boilers
| FENIX heating cable | Heat pump | Gas boiler | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial costs including labour | approx. 130,000 CZK | approx. 350,000 CZK | approx. 250,000 CZK |
| Annual energy consumption | approx. 40,000 CZK | approx. 30,000 CZK | approx. 25,000 CZK (gas) approx. 15,000 CZK (electricity) |
| Smart regulation of temperature for each room | Yes | Not as standard | Not as standard |
| Regular inspections | Not carried out | Not carried out | Flue systems (annually) Gas boiler (every 2 years) |
| Service life of the equipment | at least 30 years | 12–15 years | 14–18 years |
| Standard warranty (without extension at extra cost) | Lifetime (heating cables) | 2 years | 2 years |
| Complexity of the device | Very simple system | Sophisticated, complex equipment | Moderately complex equipment |
| Impact of a potential fault | One room (heating) | Whole house (heating and hot water) | The whole house (heating and hot water) |
| Initial costs | 130,000 CZK | 350,000 CZK | CZK 250,000 |
| Running costs (electricity, electricity + gas) | CZK 200,000 | 150,000 CZK | CZK 200,000 |
| Additional investment | 0 CZK | 0 CZK | 0 CZK |
| Inspection | 0 CZK | 0 CZK | 8,500 CZK |
| Total costs over 5 years | 330,000 CZK | 500,000 CZK | 458,500 CZK |
We’d be happy to help you choose the right model.
What do the various abbreviations mean?Electric heating responds flexibly to changes in temperature; no hot-water system can match this speed. What’s more, it ensures an optimal distribution of air temperature between the floor and the ceiling. We’d be happy to suggest a suitable solution for you.

Electric radiant heating is quiet, maintenance-free, emission-free and energy-efficient. The key to its efficiency is smart regulation – a correctly selected thermostat precisely regulates the temperature in every room, adapts to the time of day, your presence and the weather, and prevents unnecessary overheating. Integration with smart home systems is, of course, a given.

Over the past 35 years, thousands of homeowners have freely chosen electric underfloor heating. The reasons? Reliability, zero maintenance and lower heating bills thanks to the radiant heating principle and the ability to easily, quickly and conveniently control the intensity and duration of heating in individual rooms.

ECOFLOOR heating cables are a top-of-the-range product that undergoes several stages of meticulous testing. They require no maintenance and, thanks to their exceptional reliability, we provide a warranty covering the entire lifespan of the layer in which they are installed. And servicing? None! For a heat pump, servicing over 10 years costs around 50,000–100,000 CZK.

Direct radiant heating using ECOFLOOR cables and mats is one of the most widely used methods of installing underfloor heating. Another reason for its popularity is its low purchase price – a complete underfloor heating system for a new-build property with an area of around 100 m² can be purchased for approximately 80,000–90,000 CZK.

These two products differ only in the way they are laid. Installing the cable offers greater flexibility but is more labour-intensive. The mat is suitable for regular surfaces, is easier to lay and ensures an even distribution of power, but is slightly more expensive.

ECOFLOOR heating mats offer an effective solution even for spaces with higher heat loss. For conservatories, rooms with large glazed areas or wall-mounted heating systems, high-output mats are the ideal choice, ensuring a faster rise in temperature and effective heating of the structure.

The thermostat is usually located directly inside the heated room and controls the connected heating system based on the monitored parameters (room air temperature, floor temperature). Thermostats can be analogue or digital (programmable), with sensors for both room and floor temperature, and offering various settings and programming options.



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