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Before making a final decision about home heating, have a glance at what's around.
1. Passive solar
Passive solar heating works with the design of your home to provide cost-effective heating throughout the day and night.
2. Active solar
Active solar heating systems collect warm air between the roof and the ceiling and pump it through the house via a transfer device.
3. Hydronic heating
Hydronic heating uses water that is heated by gas, wood or electricity and channelled from a boiler into radiators, skirting-board convectors or fan convectors to heat the home.
4. Ducted heating
Ducted or under-floor home heating permeates the whole house and is usually powered by gas. Installation and running costs are generally low.
5. Gas heaters
Gas heaters are an extremely convenient heating option, as the heat is there at the flick of a switch, but they tend to be expensive to purchase and to run.
6. Wood-fired heaters
Modern day wood-fired heaters can generate a great deal of heat. The key to maximising their efficiency is by having ready access to enough cheap firewood to keep costs down.
The views expressed are those of the author and not of Sensis and do not constitute an endorsement by Sensis of any product, service or supplier.
