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Speedheat Announces TileWarm DIY Tile Heating System Online Ordering Launch

June 9, 2009
By Speedheat Floor Heating
Speedheat Announces TileWarm DIY Tile Heating System Online Ordering Launch

Atlanta, Georgia – Speedheat has extended their energy efficient product line of under floor heating systems to include the new TileWarm™ DIY under tile heating system kits for the handy do-it-yourselfers, who prefer the ease of ordering online. As with all Speedheat products, TileWarm™ DIY is waterproof and GFCI-protected with a shielded, helically...
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Sale on RugBuddy under Area Rug Space Heaters Announced by Speedheat US

December 16, 2008
By Ingrid

Atlanta, GA — Speedheat US announces the biggest sale in company history on their two largest RugBuddy™ and CarpetMate™ heaters, the 5’ x 7’ and 5.5’ x 8’.
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Make Your Home a Buyer’s Dream in 5 Easy Steps

June 30, 2008
By Speedheat Floor Heating

Increase the Value of Your Home to Live in it or SELL It in FIVE Easy Steps! by Ingrid Weir Today’s real estate market is a dream if you’re looking to buy a new home, which is great if you’re a renter or buying your first home. However, how are you supposed to compete...
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How long can RugBuddy stay on?

January 17, 2008
By Speedheat Floor Heating

Question From:  Paul in Pennsylvania I just received my RugBuddy 5×7, and it is great.  I have it in my basement, over the wall-to-wall and under an area rug. I want to leave it on full-time until Spring; Is there any reason I can’t do this?  For example, should I worry about overheating? Speedheat’s...
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Ask more questions about Speedheat here!

January 11, 2008
By Speedheat Floor Heating

Do you have a question, and you cannot find the answer in our FAQ, blog, or other information? Well, we are here to help! Simply ask away, and we will do our best to answer any questions you have! No registration necessary. Just comment here, and we will post our reply. This way, you...
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Can Speedheat systems cause fire or electric shock?

January 9, 2008
By Speedheat Floor Heating
Can Speedheat systems cause fire or electric shock?

Simply put, no. Speedheat’s heating systems cannot cause fire or shock you. The GFCI protection prevents this. All Speedheat electric radiant floor heating systems are completely safe and waterproof. Whether under carpet, area rugs, vinyl, tile, stone, hardwood, laminate, showers, and more, all systems are completely safe. Technically put… The electrically insulating polymeric sheath...
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Can RugBuddy be used on top of Carpet?

December 21, 2007
By Speedheat Floor Heating

The RugBuddy™ plug-in area rug heater is perfect for on top of carpeting, under an area rug. I have them on carpet, under area rugs in all of my bedrooms and living room in my own home. In fact, Speedheat® even offers a reversible non-slip, thermal insulation padding, KlimaGrip™, for use on both carpeting...
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Can CarpetMate be installed under FLOR carpet tiles?

December 21, 2007
By Speedheat Floor Heating

The question: I wanted to know if your RugBuddy or CarpetMate pads can be used directly over a subfloor covered in hardboard/masonite and under a floor tile called FLOR which has a plastic-based backing? If so do I need the insulating pad also? Answer: We can, absolutely, go under FLOR, but the installation and...
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6 Reasons to Heat your Floors!

December 19, 2007
By Speedheat Floor Heating

My floors aren’t that cold, are they? What kind of flooring can I heat? What about operating costs? Is floor heating energy-efficient? What’s in it for me? I live in the South… we don’t need heated floors here, right?These, among many others, are all questions that I have come across in my years, working...
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What is the difference between CarpetMate and RugBuddy?

December 10, 2007
By Speedheat Floor Heating
What is the difference between CarpetMate and RugBuddy?

The only difference is the application. CarpetMate™ goes under wall-to-wall carpeting and is generally hard-wired into our SmartStat, programmable thermostat. RugBuddy™ goes under an area rug and is plugged into the wall through our GFCI protected plug. Share and Enjoy:
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