Radiant bar heater
Radiant bar heaters (or strip heaters) produce a lot of heat very quickly, and are ideal for areas like bathrooms, where heat is required...
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...
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...
Heat pump or reverse cycle air conditioner
Reverse cycle airconditioners are effectively heat pump heaters. They are a cheap and efficient heating option, and provide both heating and cooling.
Reverse cycle air...
Types of heater
There are a great many different types of heater, all with different merits and shortcomings, and suitable scenarios in which they are the best...
Electric heating
Electricity is used for all kinds of heaters, but is particularly popular for space heaters because of how quickly they produce heat.
These days, electricity...
Gas heating (natural gas and LPG)
Natural gas is a relatively cheap fuel for heating, and is a popular option where gas reticulation is available.
Gas can be used to power...
Solid fuel heating (wood, coal etc.)
Solid fuel heaters run on coal, wood and other combustible fuels. Where you live can have a big effect on the cost of solid...
Fuel types for heaters
Not all heating fuels are created equal. Find out what the practical differences are between the various fuels you can use to heat your...
How to choose a heater
Different heaters suit different purposes - and vary widely in terms of cost, efficiency and effectiveness. Make sure you choose the right types for...