Heating

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 uses heated water pumped through a network of pipes to radiators. It also works as under-floor heating.    Hydronic heating can incorporate a variety...

Oil-filled column heaters provide radiant heat, and are generally favoured over other portable electric heaters for reasons of efficiency and safety.   Oil heaters are considered...

Solar air convection heaters are rare, but have no operating costs at all. Because solar heaters rely on sunlight, they don't always provide heat...

Off-peak storage heaters have long been a familiar feature in many Australian homes. Designed to take advantage of cheaper overnight electricity tariffs, these heaters store thermal energy during off-peak periods and release it gradually throughout the day.

Radiant bar heaters (or strip heaters) produce a lot of heat very quickly, and are ideal for areas like bathrooms, where heat is required...

Central heating systems are often the most economical way to heat various different parts of your house at once, especially in areas that require...

There are many different types of heaters, and many different sorts of fuels you can use to heat your home. Find out how each...

When choosing the right heating system for your home, upfront cost is only part of the story. Ongoing running costs—how much it costs to operate a heater day-to-day—can vary dramatically depending on the type of heater, energy efficiency, local climate and energy tariffs.

How often you will need a heater and how long you need it on for make a big difference. Heaters of different types vary...