Hydronic balancing is an important step towards maximizing the efficiency of your heating system and saving on your energy costs. In this blog post, we inform you about what hydronic balancing is, why it is important, how exactly it is carried out by our specialists, and what costs you can expect for your sustainable investment.

Hydronic balancing (also called hydraulic balancing) is a procedure used in heating systems to ensure that the heating water flows evenly to the radiators or underfloor heating systems. The aim is to optimize the heat distribution in a building in order to heat each room efficiently. This is achieved by adjusting the flow rates of the radiators or heating circuits.

We carry out hydronic balancing by our specialised experts (e.g. heating engineers or plumbers) in the following steps:

1. Inventory: Firstly, we take a detailed inventory of your heating system and your building. This includes the number of radiators and heating circuits as well as their size and location. The transmission heat losses of the building envelope are also recorded.
2. Calculations: Based on the data collected, our calculations are carried out to determine the optimum flow rates for each radiator or heating circuit. This takes into account relevant factors such as room size, heat demand (heating load), and the length of the pipework.
3. Adjustments: The flow rates of the radiators or heating circuits are adjusted by installing the ultra-modern thermostatic radiator valve Eclipse from IMI Heimeier. These valves regulate the flow rate independently of the differential pressure. Complex calculations to determine the set values are therefore not necessary. We also use HydroControl balancing valves from oventrop.
4. Check: After the adjustments, your system is carefully checked to ensure that the desired heat distribution is achieved. We also check whether we can reduce the system temperature to achieve further savings for you.
5. Documentation: It is important to document the hydronic balancing in order to have reference values and to ensure that your system continues to function optimally in the future. You will receive all documents and calculations. These are the basis for many subsidies.

Although hydronic balancing requires an investment, it pays off for your residents in the form of energy savings and increased comfort. For you as lessors, the adjustment is worthwhile, as it fulfils the legal requirements in Germany and makes the property more attractive due to lower ancillary rental costs. It also makes you property more attractive. It is a measure that is of great importance for both—new and existing buildings—in order to operate your heating system in an efficient and environmentally friendly manner.

1) For properties (real estate) in Germany with a net floor area of 3,000 m² or more.

2) The heating load calculation is the basis for hydronic balancing. For you, this means that hydraulic balancing cannot be offered without a prior heat load calculation.

3) Hydraulic balancing for panel heating systems (underfloor heating) has a price scale, as material costs depend on your heating circuits. We would be happy to advise you and provide you with a customized quote.

All prices are exclusive of additional costs and only apply to properties located in Germany.

Funding for hydronic balancing can vary from country to country, region to region, and even from city to city. Whether and, if so, to what extent you are entitled to a subsidy must be checked on a case-by-case basis. Further information can be found here (Please note: you will be redirected to a website in German) on the website of the Federal Office of Economics and Export Control (BAFA).