Electric Heating Systems

A large number of families today are using radiant floor heating systems for their home because of the various advantages that they offer. If you want comfortable and warm home, then using a heating device of this nature would be a great choice since it is efficient as well as cost effective. Another major benefit of using this particular device is that it is easy to install and can be done by anyone with a little DIY knowledge to save money.What kind of homes can use this system?Radiant floor heating systems can be used for fully constructed homes, renovated homes and also for new homes. There are several different types of tools and DIY kits available today for installation in all types of home. Although it is recommended that you should have some electrical and plumbing knowledge, you can...

If you are planning to buy an electrical appliance in order to maintain a healthy and hearty atmosphere at your commercial or residential place then one of the best alternatives to go with is heat pump. There are several people who are unaware or confused about how the heat pump works and what actually it is. Ideally, a heat pump is an electrical appliance that transfers heat from one place to another and helps in maintaining an ambient temperature at home. It work on the reverse phenomenon of fridge which can defined as heat id transfer from outside air in to the desired place during winter and transfer heat from inside to outside air during summer.This electrical appliance has an advantage over many systems which provide heating such as gas, oil, coal and many more. However, it has been...

Bionaire Electric FireplaceThe Bionaire electric fireplace is a versatile, full powered fireplace that compliments just about any décor. This compact electric fireplace heater (31” x 24”) can be enjoyed as a floor model or mounted on the wall for dramatic effect and safely away from kids and pets.The Bionaire is full featured offering programmable digital display, thermostat, 12 hour timer...

If you want to heat your home as affordably as possible you may want to consider a low-energy method such as radiant heating. This heating method has a number of advantages that make it a viable alternative to forced air heating systems. Here is what you need to know about these systems and how they can help you save money on your heating bill.What is radiant heating?With a radiant heating system, your home is heated from the floor up. A series of plastic tubes allow hot water to travel under the floor and the heat radiates upwards from there. The hot water is then circulated back to the boiler to be reheated and then sent back through again. The water may travel through a system many different times, each time allowing the heat to transfer from the floor into the air.The heat for the water...

An energy-efficient heating and cooling alternative, the geothermal heat pump system moves heat from the ground to a building (or from a building to the ground) through a series of flexible pipe "loops" containing water. This edition of Energy 101 explores the benefits Geothermal and the science behind how it all comes togeth...

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We've all had terrible days at home, work, or school where the temperature was too uncomfortable to function. It's hard to get anything done, or even relax, when you're burning up or freezing cold. These uncomfortable indoor environments can happen anywhere. No matter where you live, air conditioning and heating in Phoenix or Lansing or anywhere can make your home the perfect temperature. But what are the costs of air conditioning and heating, and do the benefits make those costs worth it?A furnace or air conditioner can cost quite a bit of money to install, but this is a one time payment. You are paying for the equipment as well as the installation, and once that's done you can start enjoying your new climate. The costs don't stop there, unfortunately, as air conditioning and heating can...

Home heating can put a big dent in your budget during the cold winter months. However, it doesn't have to be that way! You don't have to sit around wrapped in blankets either. Believe it or not, it is possible to heat your home efficiently without breaking the bank. There are several different options to help you keep warm and save money all winter long.Most people have one central source of heat for their home. It may be a forced air furnace that is fueled by natural gas, heating oil, or even coal. Some homes are heated with electricity, however most built in electric heating systems are not efficient and are very costly to use. The central heating system of a home usually means you have one central thermostat that controls the whole home. This is one of the main reasons why whole house heaters...

So winter is well and truly here and we're all starting to think about keeping warm. With budget cuts and rising taxes embattling the UK householder on all sides, and one major British energy supplier already threatening to raise its average supply costs by nearly 10%, the cost and efficiency of heating in Britain's homes is a real concern. Fortunately, help is at hand in the shape of heated skirting boards: an entirely new heating product that the trade is now using instead of radiators. The heated skirting board is fitted to all new extensions and home builds - but it can also be retro fitted, allowing customers to minimise their energy bills and maximise their comfort no matter what kind of home they live in.Heated skirting boards have been designed with three things in mind: comfort, efficiency...

The amount of wasted energy throughout every home is enormous. Without realising it, you're wasting energy and therefore money by all sorts of methods. Whether it's leaving a television on standby, or having poor insulation throughout the home, everything adds up to an amount which over the course of the month, or even a year, would be very noticeable and beneficial not only in terms of saving money, but also in terms of saving energy. One important, yet often overlooked area, is the way in which your heating works in the home.While having a highly efficient boiler and heating system in your home is great, it's worthless without heating controls providing some intelligence between when the heating is turned on or off, and what temperature it should be running at. Having a hugely efficient...

Nearly all men and women wish to acquire tepid water. Nevertheless, this is often expensive on account of ever rising power bills. So, one particular technique people turn to spare cash is by using solar heating and cooling systems. You are now really don't have to pay money for hot water considering that sunlight is accomplishing all the difficult job for you.You will find 2 spots where you can actually commonly locate the employment of photovoltaic home heating systems: either general heating for your overall residence's liquid source, or scaled-down units that will heat up ones pool.Here's how they operate. The systems would take in the radiation from the sun to heat up the water. They're typically placed on your roof where it can take advantage of the rays from the sun's rays to create...

Expenditure on fuel is a major item in your household budget, and most of the money goes in heating the air and water. Sadly you only receive the benefit of part of the energy you pay for as most of the heat is lost through wall, doors, windows and the roof. In a poorly insulated house about three quarters of the heat is lost in this way. This loss is not inevitable and half the cost of heating is possible if you properly optimise your central heating.It is inevitable that some air will get into the central heating system, and it is essential for it to be removed. A small amount of air will move into one of the radiators and cause it to be cool at the top. A large amount of trapped air can seriously restrict the flow of water and so cut off heat to several radiators. Even worse, air will encourage...

If you were one of the people who have felt the cold in the UK in the past week, like myself, then you also decided to switch on your central heating. It's predicated that this Winter is going to be one of the coldest yet and if this is the case then once again we'll be faced with vast expense of heating our homes to make them relatively habitable throughout the Winter months.How can we bring this cost down? Well, there's not much chance of the electricity and gas suppliers lowering their costs to what we all like to pay, but you can make sure that you're on the fuel tariff most suited to cater for your consumption. Using websites like money saving super market to compare your local suppliers will make sure that you're with the cheapest supplier and on the lowest cost tariff.Also, making sure...

Small Business Commerce Association?s Award Honors the AchievementSAN FRANCISCO, January 10, 2010, D&D Plumbing Heating & Cooling has been selected for the 2010 Best of Business Award in the Plumbing contractors category by the Small Business Commerce Association (SBCA)The Small Business Commerce Association (SBCA) is pleased to announce that D&D Plumbing Heating & Cooling has been selected for the 2010 Best of Business Award in the Plumbing contractors category.The SBCA 2010 Award Program recognizes the top 5% of small businesses throughout the country. Using statistical research and consumer feedback, the SBCA identifies companies that we believe have demonstrated what makes small businesses a vital part of the American economy. The selection committee chooses the award winners...

Winter is here and your home (especially in older homes) may have areas that need a little help in the warmth department. The solution most people think of is a space heater. They are compact, portable and newer models are energy efficient. Everything has it pros and cons and the biggest con of space heaters is the risk of fire. According to the National Fire Protection Association, more home fires occur in December, January and February than the rest of the year. Of the top three causes of house fires, space heaters rank third behind smoking and electrical shorts. Space heaters are involved in 79 percent of fatal home heating fires. They may not have an open flame, but they are hot enough to start a fire.To prevent these fire risks, follow these simple safety tips.Do'sRead and follow the...

A properly insulated attic can help you save energy and money. And with tax credits available, its a great incentive to start now. Learn how to do-it-yourse...

You may be seeing more companies advertising Geothermal Heating and Cooling systems and be asking yourself what is Geothermal Energy and why should I be interested in it? A Geothermal heating and cooling system is something that has been below the radar for many years due the impact it could have on the fossil fuel industry; but if you're interested in saving money and doing something good for the environment, a Geothermal Heating and Cooling system is worth doing some research on.What is Geothermal Energy? Geothermal Energy is energy stored in the ground that we walk on every day. The ground absorbs the sun's energy everyday and stores it only a few feet below the surface. This energy can be extracted using a series of water pipe lines and then used to heat and cool your home all year round....

If you're like me you tend to view energy efficiency both in terms of monthly energy usage and cost; that is to say, the total amount of energy you use as well as the total amount of green stuff you fork out each year to heat and cool your home or office. So before rushing out to purchase the latest energy efficient appliance to heat or cool your home keep a few thoughts in mind:The total amount you pay to heat or cool your home or office can be a lot more than just how much you pay for utilities. Consider other costs that are direct expenditures to you. These should be factored into estimates for your total yearly cost and may affect your year-end utility balance sheet.Repair and maintenance costs should be high on the list of items you consider when purchasing that new HVAC system from a...

Newer furnaces may be more efficient but never let anyone fool you into thinking they are more reliable. They are certainly more reliable now then they were during the bleak years of high efficiency furnaces manufactured during the eighties, but there are still quite a few furnaces from the fifties and sixties chugging along out there; oh but those buggers were inefficient!How many times have we heard how reliable grandpa's truck was? "You see, the steel was so much thicker back then, and the workers really cared about craftsmanship." That was of course before the days of electronics under the hood too. But as we know, things have all changed and that generation is no longer producing our manufactured goods.Before we buy into this theory we should probably take a look at how many vehicles...

An informative video on the benefits of geothermal heat pumps as an alternative heating and cooling solution. No more propane or oil burning in the winter, check out geotherm...

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With the winter season quickly approaching, now is the time to think about winterizing our homes against the cold winter weather. Most heat loss in our homes, is lost through the windows and doors of our homes. With these simple tips, your heat won't be going out the window anymore. Winterizing our homes can be done inexpensively and without much effort. It will cut down on high heating costs, and it will save you hundreds of dollars a year.WindowsThe first step to preparing you windows for winter is to replace all worn weather stripping, New weather stripping can be purchased at most stores, it is inexpensive and very easy to replace. To change the weatherstripping from a window, first remove the worn weatherstripping which is generally in the bottom lip of the window. Pull out the worn and...

Home heating and cooling systems are incredibly important for the home simply because of how much we rely on their temperature regulation. With that obvious statement said, people generally fail to give these aspects of their home much thought. They simply go through the motions and get the heating and cooling that they need for their home without thinking about how their system could be bettered.There are multiple things that you are going to want to consider when thinking about heating for your home. Take the time to talk to those at heating and cooling service shops to understand more about your home heating system.The Air FilterYou would be surprised to find out how many problems an unkempt air filter can cause. Those who fail to keep their air filters clean and changed will force their...