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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

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...

Reverse-cycle air conditioners: A year‑round solution for Australian homes

Reverse‑cycle air conditioners—also known as heat‑pump systems—have become a go-to choice for Australian renovators. They heat in winter and cool in summer, offering comfort, efficiency, and versatility in one neat package. But choosing the right system and getting it installed correctly involves more than just picking a brand off the shelf.

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

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...