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...
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...
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...
Gas heaters
Gas heaters are reasonably efficient, cheap and environmentally friendly, and require little maintenance to keep them up and running.
Gas heaters are very energy efficient,...
Wood heaters and fireplaces
Wood heaters give out a fantastic, cosy, radiant heat, but they require a steady supply of fuel and the occasional clean to keep them...
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...
Solar heating
Solar energy is free, and while solar heaters aren't common, most people do rely on heat from the sun to keep their homes warm.
Solar...
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...