Portable Electric Radiant Floor Heating for Under Area Rugs

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Under Rug Heater - The Smartest Radiant Floor Heater in the World!

Like an electric blanket for your floor. The radiant floor heating pad by RugHeat® is an innovative heating system that turns area rugs into "invisible" space heaters and lets you stay warm and keep your sense of style. You can also use this as a heated pet mat! If you want to ensure your under rug heating mat doesn't move, check out our non-slip Thermal Insulation Pad.

The radiant floor heater is perfect for your bathrooms, bedrooms, dining room, family room, kitchen, play rooms, that cold room over your garage, basements, and more. Great for yoga and stretching exercises, too! You can also find a Heated Door Mat at CozyWinters for a snow melting entrance mat to prevent slipping.

The radiant under rug heating mat by RugHeat® is the attractive solution for warming cold spots in any room of the home or office. You simply place the radiant floor heater under your area rug and plug it in. The RugHeat under carpet heating pad can help increase comfort while lowering energy costs. RugHeat is guaranteed safe no matter what type of floor covering is under your area rug (stone, tile, wood, laminate, vinyl and/or carpet). The power cord length is 8 feet. RugHeat under rug heating pad carries a Two Year Limited Warranty.

Simple, Safe, Energy Efficient

Eliminate those cold spots in your home with this versatile, high-tech, portable radiant under rug heater instead of dangerous space heaters.

Perfect on top of existing hard surface flooring that feels cold or over already installed carpets in your bedroom or living room to add that extraordinary on-demand heating comfort right at your feet.

This under rug heating mat is primarily used as supplemental heating, not primary heating. For primary heating, you must cover 70% of the floor area in a well insulated room and keep doors closed, so heat does not migrate to adjoining rooms.

Innovative Heating Element

Our Patented Co-Axial Heating Element was developed over 35 years ago in 1986. Now in its 4th Generation, it's our most advanced heating element ever and has been used in tens of thousands of in-floor radiant heat installations under tile, laminate, and carpet. This is one of the highest quality, safest, most durable heating systems available.

Self regulating, multi stranded heating element with a full earth screen. Insulated with 2 layers of Fluoropolymer coating, makes it fully waterproof and corrosion resistant.

Our heating element is very thin at 1.3mm. You will not feel our RugHeat® heating panel under your rug, only the warmth.

The heating core has self regulating properties, which means that it generates progressively less heat (to the touch) with increasing temperature output.

Energy Efficient:

The 58" x 81" RugHeat® (Fits under a 5' x 7' Rug), costs less than four light bulbs to run.
Save energy with zone heating by only heating the rooms in use.
A lamp timer can be used on the rug heating mat, but it must be 3-prong (only).
Plug in to 120V, grounded outlet
Energy Usage: 365 watts, 3.04 amps, 120V
Pennies a day to operate
Average temperature on the surface of the rug is 75 to 80 degrees, but really does depend on the temperature in the room when using RugHeat® as supplemental heat.
Refer to our Energy Cost Chart below for more details.

Safe:

Water-proof (yes, you can use it in the bathroom)
No risk of burning
No risk of fire
UL Listed GFCI protected
No toxic fumes
No risk of shock
Healthy: Almost Zero EMR. No dust circulation. No Carbon Monoxide.

Easy Installation:

No tools or electrician needed
Lay down non-slip pad
Lay down Rug Heat
Tape down Corners
Lay down Area Rug
Plug in and Enjoy!
Maintenance Free

Durable:

Rolling Office Chairs are OK!
Furniture Legs are OK
Washable - Even Steam Clean your Carpets!
Warranty - 2-year repair/replacement against manufacturer defect

Note: You must use a non-slip/non-creep pad with this product.
The non-slip/non-creep pads can be found at your local hardware or flooring store or we carry a specially designed Non-Slip Thermal Insulation Pad. The Non-Slip Thermal Insulation Pad for this product prevents wrinkling, buckling, crawling, and moving of an area rug and the RugHeat® on any type of flooring, plus it provides thermal insulation between a hard floor and the heating panel, improving the RugHeat electric radiant floor heater's performance and efficiency.

Details

Specifications - Applicable to all sizes of RugHeat^®:

Plug: Auto reset Class A in-line CGFI with 5mA trip
Cord Length: 8 feet
Cord location: in the corner of the heater, so the heater can be rotated towards the closest outlet
Cord Attachment: Encapsulated in flame retardant ABS block - 3/16" thick
Panel Thickness: 1/8" (0.125 inches or 3mm) - excluding the cord attachment
Carrier Materials: Mylar reinforced alloy foil
Ships With: Detailed installation and operating instructions
Two Year Limited Warranty

For California Residents Only: Prop 65 Warning

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I put this directly on top of my existing wall-to-wall carpet and then an area rug on top--with no extra rug pad?

You must use a non-slip rug pad. First place a non-slip/non-creep pad on top of the wall to wall carpeting, then tape the heating panel to the non-slip pad, then place the rug on top of the heating panel. Plug it into a regular outlet, wait 30 minutes and feel the warmth on top of the rug.

Can this be used in a bathroom if plugged into a GF plug?

The heating panel is waterproof, so it can be used in a bathroom. It has its own GFCI plug, so you can safely plug it into a standard outlet. The cord is 8ft long. You must use a non-slip pad under the heating panel. You must cover the heating panel with an area rug or a bath mat. The area rug or bath mat must NOT have a rubber or non-slip backing, as this will stop the heat being conducted to the top of the rug.

Can this be used outside?

Heating panel is designed for indoor use only. It must be installed on top of a non-slip pad and covered with a rug. The rug heats up and acts as a radiant heating surface. Radiant heat warms people and objects in the room, not the air. If installed outside, the heat produced by the unit will be dissipated into the air and the customer will think it is not working.

Can I use this over a concrete floor with foam interlocking tiles on top of the heater?

Foam interlocking tiles will act as an insulator, so the heating will not be very effective. The foam tiles can also emit an odor when heated.

Can this be used directly on hardwood floor with a rug on top without a non-slip pad?

You must use a non-slip pad, otherwise the heating panel will slip on the hardwood floor.

Can I put furniture, such as coffee table on top of the rug covering the heating panel?

Yes, as long as there is at least 2 inches of clearance between the bottom of the furniture and the rug.

Is this OK to use with a braided polypropylene rug on top?

No problem using a braided polypropylene rug on top of the heating panel, provided the rug does NOT have a non-slip backing. You must use a separate non-slip pad under the heating panel, then place the rug on top of the heating panel.

Can these be used under a vinyl office chair mat?

Yes, but the vinyl mat must not have spikes on the underside. Spikes will damage the heater.

What is the power rating and current draw?

Please refer to the Watts and Amps listed in the Sizing Chart below.

Can this be used over luxury vinyl flooring?

Yes, but you must first put down a good quality non-slip pad. We recommend our non-slip rug pads.

I have a solid, non-slip pad under my rug. Would the mesh gorilla pad pass more heat through to the tiles underneath, which would be good?

Our solid non-slip pad is better. The heating panel has a reflective layer on the underside which helps conduct the heat to the surface of the rug. Once the rug surface is warm, it radiates "warmth" to your body and other objects in the room. You do not want the heat to be conducted downwards into the tile.

How much weight can you put on it. Can a table and chairs go on it in kitchen?

Kitchen table and chairs are not a problem as long as the legs are at least 1-inch square or 1 inch in diameter

Can this be enough to heat a small room, e.g., 150 sf, in mild climate?

For primary heating, you need to cover at least 70% of the floor area. So, to heat a 150sf room, you need 105sf, of heater.

Can I use a rug with a solid rubber or a solid non-slip backing?

Only if it has holes in it to allow the heat to escape. The rug must be porous enough to allow heat to rise. If it is solid and has no place for the heat to escape then NO. This would include any rubber mats or door mats as well.

What is the thickness of the heating panel?

The heating panel is 1/8" thick.

Can it be installed under carpeting?

It can be installed under wall to wall carpeting. Tape the heating panel to the standard carpet pad and stretch the carpet over the heating panel. Be very careful with the teeth on the carpet stretching equipment, otherwise the heating panel can be damaged and cannot be repaired.

Can it be folded over to fit the space?

No. The heating panel cannot be folded. It must be installed perfectly flat.

Recommended floor pad type?

We recommend our specially designed non-slip Thermal Insulation Pad, as it prevents wrinkling, buckling, crawling, and moving of an area rug and the heater on any type of flooring. Provides thermal insulation between a hard floor and the heating panel, improving RugHeat's performance and efficiency.

Where is the cord located if you were to lay it horizontally?

The cord extends from one of the corners of the heating panel. It can be flipped either side up, so which corner is irrelevant.

Can this help heat the space under a desk in an unfinished basement?

Yes it works well. The desk must have legs that raise the bottom of the desk at least 2" above floor level. The 3' × 5' is usually a good fit under a regular desk.

Can you put heavy furniture on it? Accent chair and sofa?

Furniture with at least 2" clearance at the base can be placed on top of the rug covering the heating panel. Weight is not a problem. The clearance is necessary to allow hot air to escape from under the furniture. If the air is trapped under the furniture, the heating panel may overheat and trip the attached GFCI plug, stopping the heater from working.

How long is the cord and where does it come out?

Cord is 8ft long and exits the heating panel from the corner. Panel can be flipped either side up.

Can this heating panel be run 24/7 for days on end, or must it be turned off regularly like some heated rugs?

Yes, it can be run 24/7. Do not leave anything on top of the rug covering the heating panel, like a bean bag chair, since it will trap heat under the furniture, the heating panel may overheat and trip the attached GFCI plug, stopping the heater from working.

Does it matter what type of rug pad is utilized under the heating mat?

Most non-slip pad will work, but we highly recommend our non-slip rug pads.

Can you put the heating panel on top of a short-pile wall to wall carpet, with an area rug over it?

Yes, but you must use a non-slip, non-creep pad on top of the wall to wall carpet underneath the heating panel.

What is the Warranty on this product?

2-year limited manufacturer's warranty, plus our 30 days "no questions asked" return policy.

Can you put it under foam mats (like in a playroom)? Or, can you lay it on top of foam mats with an area rug over the heating panel?

Do not use under foam mats. You can place a nonslip pad on top of the foam mats, then the heating panel, then an area rug.

What does it cost to run? I'm looking at a 5x7 and would run it 24/7 in the winter months.

Our 5x7 heating panel is rated at 365 Watts. One unit of electricity is 1000 Watts for 1 hour. the heating panel will use 0.365 units per hour. The cost per unit of electricity varies across the country but is usually around $0.13 / unit. The panel will therefore cost about 4.7 cents per hour to operate (0.365 x $0.13). Refer to our Energy Cost Chart below for more details.

Is it reversible? In other words, does it matter which side is up or down? My plug will need to be on the left corner, not the right so that matters

Yes, the current updated version of the heating panel is reversible.

Can you use this product in a bathroom?

Yes, provided you use a non-slip pad under the heating panel and cover it with a rug. It has a GFCI plug attached, so is safe even on a standard outlet.

I want to make a "L" shape. Can it be safely cut to accomplish this?

No. Consider buying two and create your L.

Is it safe?

Provided it is used strictly according to the operating instructions, it is perfectly safe. The heating panel has a Class A GFCI plug attached to the cord, which will trip if there is any electrical fault. In addition, the heating element is "partially self-correcting", and lowers operating temperature for a short while if insulating items are left on top of the heated rug for short periods.

How warm does the mat get? Does it have a thermostat?

In a reasonably well insulated room, the temperature on top of the rug will be 80°F to 90°F. There is no temperature control attached to the product. You can however purchase our plug-in timer and thermostat which can be used with this product.

Does this come with the required non-slip rug pad?

No. The rug pad does not come with the product. You must provide the rug and the non-slip rug pad. You place the heating panel between the non-slip rug pad and the rug.

Are there risks if you spill liquids on the rug covering the heating panel?

The heating panel is waterproof. If, however, the heating element is accidentally exposed by physical damage, and liquid is spilled over the damaged area, the GFCI plug will instantly trip and disconnect the power to the heater.

Can I roll an office chair over it?

Use a non-slip pad underneath the heating panel and a thin rug on top, and you can roll an office chair over it.

How durable is this heater? Is it OK in areas that get lots of foot traffic or where kids might be jumping or running?

The heater is very durable provided it is securely attached to the non-slip rug pad, and the rug on top remains in place covering the entire heating panel.

Will the product work well under a very thick rug?

Yes. It will take a bit longer for the rug to heat up to full operating temperature, but once that temperature is reached, the thickness of the rug is irrelevant.

Is a rug pad and absolute requirement? What if I stuck the corners of this mat down so it didn't bunch, would I still need a rug pad?

The rug pad not only stops slippage but acts as a thermal barrier to improve heat conduction to the surface of the rug. It also protects expensive floor coverings.

Is this item multi-voltage (i.e. 110v/220v)?

No. It is 120 volts only and has a 3-prong GFCI plug attached.

Sizing

Sizing and Details Chart for RugHeat Under Area Rug Heaters
Heater Dimensions Width x Length	Rug Sizes (Most common area rug sizes listed)	Area	Volts	Power	Amps	BTU's**
22" x 34" (55.9cm x 86.4cm)	Fits snugly under a 2' x 3' rug.	5 sq.ft.	120v	65 watts	0.54 amps	222 BTU's
22" x 89" Runner (55.9cm x 226cm)	Fits snugly under a 2' x 7.5' runner.	14 sq.ft.	120v	170 watts	1.42 amps	580 BTU's
34" x 58" (86.4cm x 147.3cm)	Fits snugly under a 3' x 5' rug. Also fits under a 4' x 6' rug.	14 sq.ft.	120v	170 watts	1.42 amps	580 BTU's
58" x 81" (147.3cm x 205.7cm)	Fits snugly under a 5' x 7' rug. Also one unit fits under a 5' x 8' rug. Order two units of this size to fit under 8' x 10' rugs.	33 sq.ft.	120v	365 watts	3.04 amps	1,245 BTU's
63" x 93" (160cm x 236.2cm)	Fits under a 5.5' x 8' rug. Also one unit fits under 6' x 9' and 8' x 10' rugs. Order two units of this size to fit under 9' x 12' rugs or larger.	41 sq.ft.	120v	500 watts	4.17 amps	1,706 BTU's
2-Pack 58" x 81" (147.3cm x 205.7cm)	Two Heaters Fit under a 8' x 10' rug. See 2-Pack Heater Orientation with a 8'x10' Rug	66 sq.ft.	120v	730 watts	6.08 amps	2,490 BTU's
2-Pack 63" x 93" (160cm x 236.2cm)	Two Heaters Fit under a 9' x 12' rug or larger. See 2-Pack Heater Orientation with a 9'x12' Rug	82 sq.ft.	120v	1,000 watts	8.34 amps	3,412 BTU's
** This product is primarily used as supplemental heating, not primary heating. For primary heating, you must cover 70% of the floor area in a well insulated room and keep doors closed, so heat does not migrate to adjoining rooms.

Energy Cost Chart for RugHeat Under Area Rug Heaters
Heater Dimensions	Rug Size	Power	Cost Per Hour***	Cost Per Day***
Heater Dimensions	Rug Size	Power	Cost Per Hour***	4 Hours per night	8 Hours per day	24 Hours per day
22" x 34"	2' x 3'	65 watts	less than 1 cent per hour	3.4 cents per day	6.8 cents per day	$0.20 per day
22" x 89" Runner	2' x 7.5' Runner	170 watts	2.2 cents per hour	8.8 cents per day	$0.18 per day	$0.53 per day
34" x 58"	3' x 5'	170 watts	2.2 cents per hour	8.8 cents per day	$0.18 per day	$0.53 per day
58" x 81"	5' x 7'	365 watts	4.7 cents per hour	$0.19 per day	$0.38 per day	$1.14 per day
63" x 93"	6' x 9'	500 watts	6.5 cents per hour	$0.26 per day	$0.52 per day	$1.56 per day
2-Pack 58" x 81"	8' x 10'	730 watts	9.4 cents per hour	$0.38 per day	$0.76 per day	$2.28 per day
2-Pack 63" x 93"	9' x 12'	1000 watts	13.0 cents per hour	$0.52 per day	$1.04 per day	$3.12 per day
*** Estimated based on average cost of electricity in the United States at $0.1319 per kWh. Check local rates for an exact amount. Cost per hour formula: (Watts/1000) x Cost per kWh

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(4.9) 178 Reviews

2 years + still works great

I have had 2 heaters under a Turkish Rug in my family room for 2+ years. They have worked flawlessly on my ground level hardwood floors. I wish I had put them in 20 years earlier. Cozy Winters customer service was excellent and will recommend them highly to anyone.

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Charles Halter —
05/02/2026

A Whole New World - Happy Feet

Do you know how luxuriant it is to step out of bed in the cold of winter onto a warm rug? Just changes your whole outlook on the day. What about when it's late, late at night and you're heady with feelings, having come home from a sludge metal show and you're full of a big warm glow that comes from being part of the scene, but you're also so cold because your friends all like to gather outside on the frozen patio, then you can lie down on the the heated carpet and just feel the warmth baking into your bones. So nice! It looks very quality and well made, this heater. I'm impressed. Overall 5/5 stars. They did all the important things most excellently and clearly care about the quality of the product.

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Shales — OR, US
10/25/2024

Great product!

This is a great product, especially for rooms that have drafts. I've also used them while wintering in my RV. These made a huge difference. I have 3 of them now and am please with how they work.

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Nancy — KS, US
10/16/2024

Heavenly

I bought this floor heater because my office is in a 100 yr old cabin with no floor insulation, no central heat, and my feet were always freezing, no matter how many wool socks I wore. I layed this under my seat and desk, and it's night and day better! And better yet, it's keeping my whole cabin warmer, by about 15 degrees (it's a small cabin). I've been luxuriating in laying on the floor under my desk on conference calls, it's pure heaven. I feel like a cat.

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Laura Paynter — NC, US
10/16/2024

Review of: Portable Electric Radiant Floor Heating for Under Area Rugs

"These pads work beautifully. With one 6 x 8 foot pad, we were able to turn our "3 season" back porch in Maine into our favorite room all year around. Love the toasty rug!"

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G. Wizowaty — ME, US
10/08/2024

Review of: Portable Electric Radiant Floor Heating for Under Area Rugs

Just plugged in. Warmed up quickly.

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larissa davis — IL, US
09/24/2024

A Dynamic Difference

I live in a 1951 Spartan Travel Trailer. I bought the 5 x 7 Radiant mat with a larger under mat. They arrived in a few days by FedEX. Lightweight and easy to handle. Having the warmth of a radiant heat floor in the living room has made all the difference in my warmth and comfort. Easy to install and immediately start enjoying. I love it!

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Louise Taylor — CO, US
04/21/2024

Second floor heater

First heater used in bathroom, great to step out of shower onto a toasty warm floor. Second one used in kitchen over a concrete slab. So nice in the mornings to be able to stand at window without freezing feet and legs. The cats thoroughly enjoy it also.

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Kathy —
03/12/2024

Great, my second one!

These are great to warm an above-garage room without running the heat across the whole house! I just got my second one and it’s the best! Great quality and quality control - I feel safe using it on my home.

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Justin —
03/11/2024

Works Great with Rugable

I am extremely pleased with this purchase. My family room addition is on a slab. Although it doesn't get really cold in Georgia, this room always has a chill. No more! Used with a Rugable style rug, I did purchase 2 of the sticky rug pads one to go on top and bottom of rug heater.

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KR —
03/11/2024

Wonderful MATT I have it under my yoga mat and it gets nice and warm here in Colorado.

"This is a fantastic product. I have it in a very small room, but it makes the room nice and warm for my yoga I only bought it 5 x 7" size. Very impressive!"

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Julie Vihstadt-McCallum — CO, US
03/09/2024

Warmer feet

I use it in the garage game room. Keeps the feet warm.

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Mark Severt — MN, US
02/26/2024

Under rug heater

Best solution for moble home living room floor. Was always cold not mater how high the heater was at. This solved the problem and the room remains cozy and warm all day and night. Best investment ever.

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Mary J Zorad —
02/18/2024

Without a doubt a great solution

it is a great way to get ambient heat rising into the space without the noise of a space heater. It has increased the warmth in our room by 5 degrees. Previously all other solutions were failing.

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kaivon —
02/12/2024

Terrific product

"The initial cost isn't what I'd call a "buy", but these heaters last forever, and save a lot of money on heating. The first one I bought in 2007 is still going strong, and I've added more through the years so that they've effectively replaced my F/A gas heat."

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Marsha Brennan — OR, US
02/08/2024

Buy This!

How often does a purchase far far exceeded your expectations in life?? This one will. I purchased the heated mat and thermal rug pad, easy, fast, amazing. I also ordered thermostat for more control over the temp, because believe it or not it's too hot for us on full blast!! Amazing!!! My dog and grandchildren have never been happier. Best purchase in a long time, extremely grateful.

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Elizabeth Rich —
01/30/2024

Love it!

We have a room that tends to be cooler than the rest and this floor heater helps it remain consistent with the rest of the house. We paired it with a temperature sensor so it isn't running all the time and it's working great. Highly recommend!

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Luke —
01/29/2024

Arctic chill has met it's match

We do not get much arctic weather but this year was a doozy! Our master BR floor was like ice blocks. This heater kept the entire floor warm and also the room to the knee. It finally was bearable to use!

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Kelli —
01/26/2024

Review of: Portable Electric Radiant Floor Heating for Under Area Rugs

The home is built on a finished slab. The living room space has an area rug to make more cozy but wanted a little warmer for the winter month. The size was fit perfectly and does not cause a ripple and is unnoticeable. It was fortunate we have an outlet that happened to be offset in the floor by furniture to hide the cord. It's been in over a week and works perfectly without getting hot or creating a hot spot.

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Kenneth Ormes — IN, US
01/19/2024

Review of: Portable Electric Radiant Floor Heating for Under Area Rugs

Love this. It's exactly what my feet needed to stay warm and cozy in this cold house.

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Kathie — MI, US
01/18/2024

Review of: Portable Electric Radiant Floor Heating for Under Area Rugs

Great way to warm up floor in a cold room

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