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Heating Systems
An underfloor heating installation.
A radiant approach to keeping warm
HUNT HEATING SALES AND MARKETING DIRECTOR, CHRIS MARSHALL, PROVIDES AN OVERVIEW OF THE BENEFITS OF HYDRONIC HEATING.
liquid being a better conductor of heat than air. Warmth is more readily transferred throughout the home with less energy required. Another negative about conventional forced air units is the pressure created, which often pushes heat out through gaps in a home’s insulation, further increasing heating costs.
The good news for consumers is that studies have shown hydronic radiant heating can result in cost savings of up to 40%.
Finally, utilizing hydronic heating allows for a homeowner to design a system that is tai- lored to his or her specific needs. It is flexible in that natural gas, propane, electricity, or oil can be used as a power source and the piping used in hydronic systems can be located in the walls and easily directed throughout the building structure.
This is in stark contrast to standard systems which require ductwork and return air systems, which take up a lot of space.
Hydronic systems are also versatile in appli- cation and can warm towel rails, floors and even swimming pools.
Hunt Heating is a nation-wide provider of hy- dronic heating and cooling systems for homes and businesses. For details call 1300 00 1800. ✺
KNOWN AS AN environmentally friendly and energy efficient home heating system, hy- dronic heating has grown in popularity in re- cent years, but before installation its important to be aware of the different designs.
A radiant form of heating, this solution comes in many forms and designs.
In simple terms it is generally comprised of a boiler, a liquid, a plumbing manifold, tubing, and a heat exchanger (or radiator). There are myriad ways hydronic heating can be installed and put to work in the home.
Hydronic systems are distinguished by the high level of comfort they provide. They deliver a life-enhancing heating experience, especial- ly when compared to the usual systems cur- rently in use.
Hydronic is extraordinarily flexible in how the temperature can be individually controlled throughout a home’s various rooms.
For example, during the night, one can save energy by only heating bedrooms. And, inherent in this method of heating, is the luxury of having warmed floors that allow for a more comfortable barefoot walk to the bathroom on those cold mornings. With heat-infused floors, comfort is taken to a whole new level.
In addition to extraordinary comfort and ef- ficiency, hydronic systems leave out the intru- sive noise of conventional forced air heating. Gone is the sound of your heating unit turning on and off during the night.
While the standard heating system will force air around the home kicking up dust and aller- gy-inducing particles, hydronic systems make this a thing of the past.
In addition to being environmentally sound, hydronic systems deliver big power savings. The reason for this efficiency is, in part, due to
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