Heat shifters
Heat shifters work to pump warm air collecting in one part of the house to another area of the house, which in turn helps...
Types of central heating
Central heating systems are often the most economical way to heat various different parts of your house at once, especially in areas that require...
Electric fan heaters
Convection fan heaters provide instant heat and are very portable. They are also fairly inefficient, and are best suited for short-term use in small...
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...
Off-peak storage heaters
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.
Solar air convection heaters
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...
Oil-filled column heater
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...
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...