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Electrical Heating Windows, a new technology ?

 
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Hallo all geniouses.

For the heating of a house during winter days without sun,
today we have a big 7000 pounds mass stove which
works great.

But as we get older, my wife and I am looking for something more easy.

I heard about windows heating by radiation and that those
windows would be almost like a mass stove in terms of confort.

Has anyone here installed such windows ?


Here is an explanation :

https://www.gw-news.eu/glass/electric-heating-glass-heating-element-how-does-it-work
 
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I have not experience with installing heated windows in my house, though I bet for people who live where it stays cold would love them.

According to Wikipedia the concept has been around since 1931.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heated_glass

I have owned several cars with heated windows, though I can`t remember when I had the first one.
 
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Hi Raymond,
I think it would be an interesting idea, but I am concerned that it might be costly to put in and costly to run. I also worry that it is not super efficient as it would likely release heat in both directions.

If you are looking for something electric, they make electric radiant panels that can be mounted to the walls, ceilings, or floors. It uses electrical resistance to create heat. If you put them on the north wall with insulation between the panel and the outside, it would keep the heat inside.

There are also hydronic radiant panels that can be mounted the same way. It's just pipes with hot water running through them running through some sort of mass. There are commercial ones and diy ones. I like the idea of water myself, as it is easier to use a renewable method to heat the water, with just a small amount of electricity for circulating the water. Again, it would give you the radiant feel, with much less work after it was installed.

Both of those options would be much easier and still give the feeling of a mass heater.
 
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I haven’t tried them myself, but I’ve heard some buzz about how they work. Basically, they’re supposed to heat up your room by radiating warmth, kinda like your big mass stove but without all the hassle. Installation might be a bit of a project, but if you’re looking for an easier way to stay warm, it could be worth it. Maybe check out some reviews or talk to folks who’ve actually installed them to get the lowdown on how they perform and if they’re worth the investment for you and your wife. I have heard that the house can be well optimized for heat distribution in order to save on energy costs, I think such windows can help in this
 
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