subject: Types Of Home Heating [print this page] There are many ways to heat propertiesThere are many ways to heat properties. There are a few new ways. Before choosing the popular forced air system, consider looking at some of the other systems, including in floor heating because it will heat all of your home as well. These 4 methods will heat your house well.
Hydronic Heat
This is also known as hot water baseboard heating. Radiation and convection heating go into this process. Hydronic heating saves money because of its efficiency. Its disadvantage is taking a while to get heated.
Forced Air Heat
In this process, air is heated in the furnace and heats the home through ducts. It is a low cost and the heating system chosen by most. Because it moves dust, allergens can be distributed through the home. Choosing a different system is probably best if you have children with allergy conditions.
Radiant Heat
Heat via hot water tubing is the process used in radiant heat. It is directly transferred from hot to cold surfaces. It is very efficient. Its disadvantage is that the pipes are hidden, which will be hard to get to if a problem arises.
Geothermal Heat
This is one of the most advanced heating systems available. It uses geothermal energy. Heat is taken from the ground, where it was retained in the earth. Spas, melting snow and hot water are a few of the other things it can be used for. If geothermal heat has a disadvantage, it would be the cost. The installation is costly. It does save big bucks, though, when it comes to utility billing.
There is no need for separate heating and cooling systems, which is a huge benefit. Geothermal is one of the few systems that are tied together, being able to heat and cool your home.
As stated earlier, you may want to consider an in floor heating method. The top choices for floor heating are radiant and geothermal heat. The benefits are galore with floor heating. Here are a few.
Little noise is heard. Some traditional systems are very loud. They offer greater space because nothing is wall mounted. They are much more efficient than traditional, which lowers monthly utility costs. There is an equal distribution of heat. Often, in regular heating, there are cold spots throughout the home. Floor heating gets rid of this problem. There is a unique benefit called zone controlling. You have the ability to change the temperatures according to the various zones in your house. It doesnt get much better than that.
Slow down and consider all options before installing a system. You will pay less down the road even with paying for a costly installation. Plus the quality of your heating and the comfort level in your home will be greater. Remember, your comfort level and quality of heating can prove more important than the money.
