Ducts and ventilation
Poor ventilation and ducting not only cause heaters to be inefficient, but are also hazardous. Find out what regulations apply to ducting and ventilation...
MEPS and energy star ratings for heaters
Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS) help people to compare the efficiency of different heaters using the same types of fuel. Find out what these...
How to clean heating ducts and vents
Heating ducts carry air all around your house, and vents often get dirty as a result of how much air flows through them. Find...
How to clean a fireplace
Occasionally cleaning your fireplace will help to ensure your home's not covered in ash and soot. Find out how to clean your fireplace without...
Heater maintenance
It's one of those things that people neglect, but really shouldn't. Find out how (and why) you should maintain your heater to keep it...
Wood heater and fireplace regulations
Wood heater and fireplace safety is very important. Both of these methods of heating use open flames, and if not managed correctly can create...
Which heaters are most energy efficient?
There are many different types of heaters, and many different sorts of fuels you can use to heat your home. Find out how each...
Performance considerations for heating
While the type of heater is an important consideration, so is where you put it, the availability and cost of fuel, and of course...
Electric panel heaters
Wall-mounted electric panel heaters are reasonably cheap to run, and are fairly safe to use due to the convective heat they give off.
Wall panel...
Hydronic heating
Hydronic heating uses heated water pumped through a network of pipes to radiators. It also works as under-floor heating.
Hydronic heating can incorporate a variety...