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In-floor hydronic heating tubing installed by Rhino Plumbing

HYDRONIC HEATING

Hydronic Heating Systems: Efficient, Cozy Home Heating

Warm floors in January. No fans, no ducts, no dust — just water carrying heat exactly where it should go.

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  • Local & Family-Run Since 2018

The short version

  • Quiet, even heat — no dust, no drafts
  • Heat-loss sized design for every room
  • Install, repair & maintenance from one local crew
  • 20+ year lifespan with annual service

Heat Your Home Efficiently

Hydronic heating works on a simple fact: water carries heat far better than air. A boiler warms water, a pump circulates it through a network of pipes — into radiators, baseboards, or loops cast right into the floor — and the rooms warm evenly from the ground up. No blower noise, no dust and allergens riding the ductwork, no dry winter air.

The payoff, night after Alberta night:

  • Efficiency — water holds its heat, so the system cycles less to keep temperature.
  • Even warmth — no hot blast beside the vent and cold corner across the room.
  • Cleaner air — nothing blowing dust through the house.
  • Silence — the loudest part is a pump you'll never hear upstairs.
  • Longevity — 20+ years of service with basic annual maintenance.

Design & installation

From whole-home in-floor heat in a new build to a radiant zone in a basement or garage slab, we design and size each system for the actual space — loop lengths, zones, and boiler capacity matched to the heat loss of your rooms, not a guess.

Repair

Leaks, zones that won't warm, thermostat faults, boiler trouble, failed circulation pumps — we diagnose and fix hydronic systems of every age, with 24/7 emergency response when the heat's out.

Maintenance

An annual visit — system flush, pressure check, inspection of pumps and piping — keeps the water clean, the efficiency high, and small issues from becoming February emergencies.

Why Choose Rhino Plumbing in St Albert?

  • Licensed, insured, local and family-run since 2018.
  • Proper heat-loss sizing for comfort and low operating costs.
  • Upfront pricing with no hidden fees.
  • 24/7 emergency support when you need it.

Contact Us Today at Rhino Plumbing Today

Thinking about hydronic or in-floor heating? Call 780.939.4975 or request a free quote — we design, install and service systems across Morinville, St. Albert, Legal, Onoway, Bon Accord, Westlock and the Edmonton area.

RADIANT — FROM THE FIELD

PEX tubing laid out in loops on a concrete slab before pour
IN-FLOOR LOOPS — PRE-POUR
Hydronic manifold with zone loops and expansion tank installed by Rhino Plumbing
LOOP MANIFOLD — ZONED
Hydronic heating manifold with expansion tank and controls
EXPANSION & CONTROLS
Copper hydronic manifold with circulator pumps
RESULT — WARM FLOORS

4 steps

From your call to fixed — in four steps

No mystery, no runaround. Here's exactly how a job goes.

  1. Step 1: Call or request a quote

    A real person answers, 24/7 — no phone tree, no callback lottery.

  2. Step 2: Get your upfront price

    The full cost in writing, agreed before any work begins.

  3. Step 3: Licensed repair or install

    Clean, code-compliant work. Floors protected, mess cleaned up.

  4. Step 4: Peace of mind

    Done right and backed by a local crew. No surprise invoice.

Our promise

In writing, every job

Four things we'll hold to whether it's a $200 valve or a $6,000 boiler. If we get one wrong, call and we'll make it right.

  • The price we quote is the price you pay If something changes behind the wall, the job stops until you've seen the new number and said yes.
  • We protect your home and clean up Drop cloths down, boots off the carpet, and the work area left the way we found it.
  • Licensed & insured — every job, every tech You're never liable for work done in your home, and it's done to code.
  • Straight answers, not upsells We fix what needs fixing and tell you when a repair beats a replacement — even when it's the smaller ticket.

Straight answers

Frequently Asked Questions

What is hydronic heating?
Hydronic heating circulates warm water through pipes — to radiators, baseboards or in-floor loops — to heat your home evenly and silently, without the dust and drafts of forced air.
How is it different from forced air?
Forced air pushes heated air through ducts; hydronic moves heated water through pipes. Water holds heat far better than air, so the warmth is steadier, quieter, and doesn’t stir up dust or dry the house out.
Can hydronic heating be added to an existing home?
Often yes — through radiators, baseboards or in-floor loops during a renovation or basement development. We’ll assess your home and recommend the best approach.
Is in-floor heating expensive to run?
Hydronic systems are among the most efficient ways to heat a home — water retains heat well, so the system works less to hold temperature. Properly sized, running costs are low.
How long does a hydronic system last?
With annual maintenance — flushing, pressure checks, inspections — 20+ years is normal.

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