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Climate control

Get the most from your heating, ventilation and cooling (or HVAC) systems. BUILD shows you how to plan and improve climate control in your home.

Giving the right amount of attention to how you design and plan your home’s ventilation systems can make a huge difference not just to your electricity bills, but also to how comfortable and efficient your home is.

The ventilation checklist, which can be found in this category, covers the issues you need to consider to ensure your heating system will best serve your needs, now and into the future. The checklist will save you time, hassle and money. Print it out, read through the site and keep it on hand when discussing heating options with your heating expert, electrician or architect.

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Heating regulations

Heating and its associated industries are heavily regulated, mostly because of the obvious fire hazards they pose - but also to control air pollution,...

Which heaters are most energy efficient?

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

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...

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

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.
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...
Electric heater

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

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...
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