Do you have loved ones around you who suffer from asthma or dust allergies? Do you know houses and apartments with mold in corners and/or walls? Do you know houses and apartments where it never gets cozy warm? Did you know that these dear people have it even worse in such apartments and houses?
The relationship between heating and respiratory stress has been widely documented. The German Center for Health states quite clearly that the way in which heating is provided plays just as great a role in health as the difference in temperature between indoors and outdoors in winter.
(Cf.: https://www.zentrum-der-gesundheit.de/gesundes-heizen-ia)
Why does the wrong type of heating make us sick?
The problem lies in the way in which the majority of buildings in Central Europe are heated: The classic radiator is placed under a window and by means of convection (= heat flow of the air) the heat is distributed throughout the room.
What problems arise in the process?
1. mold growth becomes possible: mold can form on the cold walls. The mold spores can cause allergies or asthmatic diseases.
2. harmful substances are distributed throughout the room: Those who heat by convection must distribute the warm air throughout the room. The air also distributes pollutants such as mold spores or dust throughout the room. The respiratory stresses are difficult to bear for allergy sufferers, and for healthy people they increase the risk of also developing symptoms.
3. more effort & restrictions: Increased effort is required to reduce the likelihood of mold and dust exposure. Increased and time accurate ventilation becomes necessary. Allergy sufferers must accept restrictions. You should avoid rooms that are being heated. Moreover, the heating must never be switched off. Additional cleaning units are useful to reduce the load.
Cf.: https://www.t-online.de/gesundheit/krankheiten-symptome/id_61506316/wenn-schimmel-krank-macht-symptome-und-massnahmen.html, https://www.sueddeutsche.de/gesundheit/wie-krank-macht-schimmel-mit-den-pilzen-wuchtert-die-angst-1.1968870 and https://www.zentrum-der-gesundheit.de/gesundes-heizen-ia.html
How can the type of heating influence this?
The way out “away from convection” and “towards healthy heating” already has a name: Surface temperature control and surface heating. With this type of heating, you not only provide better comfort climate, but also a recovery effect.
Surface heating systems are for example infrared heat ers or also Tichelmann systems like our egger system. Where only the egger system combines the same properties both as a healthy heating system and as a healthy and convection-free “air conditioner”.
 Radiation with surface heating |
 Convection with radiator |
What are the health benefits of radiant panel heating?
– The air retains its natural oxygen and moisture concentration.
– The air does not circulate, allergenic substances remain on the floor and can be easily removed.
– The surfaces surrounding humans have surface temperatures similar to those of the skin.
– All parts of the body have the same temperature, harmony instead of temperature stress.
– Woman, man and children feel equally comfortable.
– Maximum comfort and real feel-good climate.
Conclusion: Incorrect heating puts a strain on the body
We hope that thanks to these explanations you have really been able to look a little closer at the connections between health and heating. Because the topic is really close to our hearts.
If you would like to learn more about these connections or if you would like to experience the feel-good climate with the egger system for yourself, please contact us without obligation.
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