Various objects can affect the quality of your router’s WiFi signal, but a system has recently been discovered that can completely deteriorate the quality of your Internet connection.
When you experience an intermittent internet connection or weak signal, it doesn’t always mean it’s related to the service provided by your provider. There are other causes that could be directly affecting the WiFi of your router.
Some of the situations may include electromagnetic interference, physical obstacles blocking the signal, excessive distance between the device and the router. But also things like the microwave or TV can have a negative impact on the signal.
However, a new problem has been detected that could be causing severe problems with the quality of the WiFi in your home. This is the underfloor heating system., a method of air conditioning that consists of the installation of electrical cables under the floor of a house.
The material used tends to heat up to transmit heat to the floor evenly throughout the room. It can work through two types of energy: hot water or electricity, and the latter is the one that is affecting the WiFi signal of your router and, therefore, the quality of the Internet connection.
If you have underfloor heating, it could be ruining your WiFi signal
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Experts point out that the metallic material of underfloor heating systems installed on upper floors can be the source of problems with your wireless network connection.
It is important to remember that the WiFi signal travels through radio waves that travel from the router to the devices. In that path, the metal mesh of the heating can prevent the Internet signal from reaching strongly.
One of the recommendations for improving the connection is to take steps to address stability issues, such as relocating the router to another area where it is not near ground-mounted power strips.
There are several things that can interfere with the WiFi signal, affecting its quality, but above all its range. Among the most common are electronic devices such as cordless phones, radios, game consoles, wireless speakers, televisions, among others.
Metallic objects are another of the main causes, as well as mirrors, metallic structures, Bluetooth devices; including headphones, keyboards, mice, and other devices can cause signal interference.
If you are planning to implement an underfloor heating system in your home, you have to consider that the sheets and heat waves it generates can significantly affect the quality of your Internet service.
