Winter has officially entered the calendar, but it is only from January onwards that we really feel the cold “cracking”. This is what popular wisdom dictates, but also our experience. So there's no excuse for not being prepared to face the low temperatures!
Currently, there are several heating systems on the market, which respond to different needs and budgets. Each case is different. Or, better yet, every house is a house.
You just have to find the best heating system. Get ready for winter!
Basic questions to discover the best heating system!
There are no magic formulas or perfect solutions.
Thus, the best heating system will be the one that suits your space and way of life.
Here are some questions to guide you in choosing heating and air conditioning systems:
- What part of the country do you live in?
- What seasons of the year will you need to heat the house?
- What type of housing do you live in?
- How many rooms do you need to heat?
- How many square meters do you need to air-condition?
- What is the insulation level of the house?
- What budget have you allocated for heating?
- Does your house have heating systems pre-installed?
If you want to know quickly the solution when it comes to heating your home, there are several simulators online (such as the one from Deco) where, depending on your answers, you are shown the right path.
Find below some of the heating solutions available, as well as their advantages and disadvantages.
Heating systems
If you do not have a pre-installed heating system and if your budget does not allow you to carry out major works, then the best heating system will be aair conditioning and local heating.
Air conditioning
A device of air conditioning is able to provide the necessary cooling and heating throughout the year, with excellent levels of comfort. This is its main advantage: it can be used to heat up on winter days, but also to cool spaces on hot summer days.
As for the investment, the initial costs vary widely. It is also important to consider the installation values – although there are also portable air conditioning -and maintenance options.
However, it is a solution in which the initial investment can usually be recovered through energy savings.
Oil-based heater
We all have this childhood memory: the comforting oil heater heating up the room! And who never raised the temperature, even without their parents giving permission?
The truth is that the oil heater is one of the oldest solutions, but also the cheapest and most practical. After all, we can transport the heater from one side to the other, turn it on and off whenever we want, as well as control the temperature to our liking.
Over time, these equipments have evolved and nowadays it is possible to find oil-based heaters, from 30 euros, with greater energy efficiency.
Gas-based heater
So-called catalytic heaters represent a slightly higher initial investment compared to other solutions, but are more efficient.
These heaters run on gas - a fuel considered cheap - and heat larger areas, requiring good ventilation as a main safety precaution.
Like oil heaters, they are portable and very easy to use.
Heater and convector
Ideal for quickly acclimatizing a small area or locating heating for a specific area, theheaters and convectors have a very low cost.
Light and portable, all you have to do is plug them in to feel the heat circulating almost immediately.
However, they are an ineffective and economical solution (they consume a lot of energy) for those who need to heat a large room.
Other heating systems
The options multiply: ceramic heaters, infrared heaters, air columns…
You just need to understand your needs and budget to find the solution that best responds!
What is the most economical heating?
Don't be tempted to just look at the purchase invoice!
In fact, the most economical heating system may not be the cheapest compared to others available on the market.
When it comes to air conditioning and heating, the analysis has to be done in the medium and long term.
That is, taking into account factors such as energy consumption and reliability/profitability of the solution.
If you need any information or recommendations, do not hesitate to contact us. contact our customer support.
See you soon!
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