Considering heating installation? Here are some of the most common systems you could have installed in your home.
If you need a new heater in your home,
you will want to find a professional for heating installation. Before you call the installer, however, you should consider the many options available.
Gas Furnaces
Gas furnaces are one of the most common options for homeowners. They are fairly efficient as far as furnaces go. The air in these furnaces can be filtered, humidified, and dehumidified. While no heater installation is truly affordable, these are probably the most inexpensive of the options out there.
However, there are some disadvantages. They require ductwork, which may be difficult to install if the property is not already equipped. The air moving through the home can disrupt and spread allergens. You will have to maintain the furnace, and the filter will have to be replaced. They can be noisy.
Radiant Heat
Radiant heat is often considered the most comfortable way to warm up a home. These systems are usually embedded in the floor and radiate warmth throughout the home. The effect is usually created using a stove or hot water heating. They can also use a boiler powered by a variety of means.
This type of system provides an even temperature throughout the home, making it very comfortable. The boiler-fueled options are very energy efficient. However, heating installation for this particular system is very expensive, particularly if the floor must be exposed. It works best when installed in a newly built home or building. Also, you will need a separate system for air conditioning.
Baseboard Systems
Baseboard systems (near baseboards) use hot water to warm a space, raising the temperature to the desired level. This is an energy efficient and quiet option, and works particularly well for situations where you want to control the temperature in just one room. The boiler in these systems can be gas, propane, oil, or electricity.
One disadvantage to this type of system is that the baseboard units cannot be covered because of fire hazards. It can be slow to create a temperature increase. You must have a different ductwork system for air conditioning.
Geothermal
Perhaps the most "green" option is the geothermal system. These systems tap into the heat of the earth, drawing it into the home. The heating installation for these systems is a bit expensive, but they are quite efficient to run. Many HVAC technicians do not install these systems, so you will have to find one who does if you take this route.
Steam Radiant
A final option for heating installation is the steam radiant system. These typically consist of radiators in a portion of the room that use steam to create heat. The warmth then must dissipate from the unit throughout the room. This can be very uneven, some property owners do not like the sight of the radiator, and the radiator takes up floor space that cannot be covered with furniture. They are quite energy efficient, however.
