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Hiring someone who specializes in auditing your current energy uses is very much advisable as it gives you a much more comprehensive understanding of just how well your home is heated.
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No one likes being cold and uncomfortable within the confines of their own home and yet few homeowners take the time to consider that there might be more economical and more efficient options for heating and cooling their home.
In this article attention will be given to the most affordable and effective home heating solutions and just what it might take to have any one of the options that will be shown, installed in your home.
Before you begin the search for heating options for your home you need to take stock of a few things – the efficiency of your current heating system (how warm does it keep your home and how much is your current heating bill?)
Hiring someone who specializes in auditing your current energy uses is very much advisable as it gives you a much more comprehensive understanding of just how well your home is heated.
The first option in terms of home heating that we are going to look at is an energy efficient heater or boiler. This type of heating option utilizes ducts within the home to distribute the air that has been heated. In the case of a boiler, the hot water is heated for use and in some instances the steam is utilized for heating the house.
Now although the steam boiler will operate at a higher temperature, it isn't nearly as efficient. In both cases (the heater and the boiler) there are high-efficiency models available. The effectiveness of a furnace (heater) or boiler is measured yearly by something called an annual fuel efficiency.
This allows consumers across the board to compare the efficiency/functionality of their heating option. The effectiveness of a heating system can also be assessed by some of its components - wet heat exchanger, electric ignition, and sealed combustion.
If due to financial constraints you are not able to upgrade your current home heating solution, then there are a few things that can be done to up the overall efficiency of the heating system. A few or they are – shutting off your pilot light (especially during the summer months).
If your furnace is one of those that has a fan belt then inspect it for cracks, etc. and replace if necessary. Keep all air returns and vents free of anything that would obstruct the flow of heated air into your rooms. Check the furnace and chimney vent system at least once a year – in both cases ensuring that the systems are free of anything that might impede the flow of air.
Keep the surrounding area of the furnace clear, there should be nothing leaning up against it. Probably the easiest way to ensure efficiency is to have the furnace serviced at least once a year.
In the final analysis of your home heating solutions – attention needs to be paid to the cost effectiveness and the efficiency of the option selected. Some models of home heating are simply more economical than others and offer a more comprehensive heating array than others.
What you the home owner need to keep in mind is that when it comes to a final choice you need to do what works best not only for you but also for your family.
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