Choosing the right type of heating to suit your home or business is a decision that should not be taken lightly. In addition to the actual installation costs of a heating unit or system, you also need to be mindful of the running and maintenance costs that you will incur during the lifetime of the product.
Environmental factors
Most people are not only concerned about the costs of their energy bills, but also the impact of their energy use on the environment. Not only does energy use costs you money but it also costs the planet and our ozone layer with greenhouse emissions.
Heating considerations
When you are looking at electrical heating, there are a number of available options. The price and operating costs vary widely depending on a number of factors. These include such things as the total size of the area you wish to heat, the ability to close areas off to avoid heat escaping and the method of heating the appliance uses. Another important factor is the insulation of the area. This includes not just whether you have insulation installed in the walls or ceilings, but also things such as double glazing or window coverings.
Electrical heating options
Electrical heating options fall in to two main groups – convection and conduction heaters. Convection heaters heat the air and circulate it around the area, which provides a gradual heat. Often they incorporate a fan to assist in the movement of warm air, but some rely purely upon the physics of rising hot air to circulate the warm air around the room. Convection heaters use radiant heat to warm up objects directly, rather than heating the air directly. This provides a more focused heat and means that convection heating is not affected by drafts.
Types of electrical heating options
There are a number of choices that your local heating company can give you heating advice on:
- Oil heaters
- Fan convection heaters
- Natural convection heaters
- Radiant heaters
Specialist advice
Your local heating specialist will be able to provide you with recommendations and advice on the best type of heating options to suit you and your situation.
Requesting heating quotes
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