There are various exciting heating technologies to choose from, and it can be quite difficult and daunting to switch to a different heating system from what you are used to. There are plenty of benefits of each different type of heating technology and each system comes in different sizes and models to accommodate a wide range of needs, check out a few different types below and the benefits they offer:
Boiler
The boiler heating system is one of the most common heating technology, it sends steam or hot water through pipes to heat the area. Boilers allow you to control heating and cooling specific rooms, however they tend to be quite expensive to run and install.
Furnace
A furnace is normally powered by gas, it forces air through a series of ducts which distributes the hot air around the house. These types of gas furnaces are very popular as it transforms into an air conditioner for the summer months. Furnaces can also be fuelled by oil, electricity, or propane.
The boiler and furnace heating technologies tend to be known and referred to as ‘Central Heating’ systems. This is because they generate heat in the centre of the home which is then distributed to the rest of the house. This allows you to exercise zoned heating and cooling
Heat pumps
Heat pumps use refrigerants and electricity in order to transfer heat, instead of directly generating it like a furnace. Heat pumps are versatile in how they can heat and cool the home from one system. This type of heating technology is very efficient in comparison to a boiler system or a furnace heating system. However, heat pumps are only suitable for environments where the temperature stays moderate and not freezing. The heat pump system is also used in other applications such as pool heat pumps and even a refrigerator.
Hybrid Heating
Hybrid heating is when the heat pump system is combined with the gas furnace system, allowing maximum energy efficiency from the heat pump with the power of the furnace. The heat pump will be heating and cooling your home the majority of the time and the gas furnace will only kick in when it needs to. This means that the systems will have less strain as the work is shared between two systems and not just one, therefore significantly reducing replacements and repairs needed for upkeep.