Alternative Ways To Heat Your Home
November 01, 2017
Winters are long and can be truly expensive. It’s a sad fact that energy prices are continuously rising, giving homeowners some crippling heating bills. Don’t make this winter as costly as your last experience. Here are alternative ways to save energy and make your home cozy all winter.
- Geothermal Heating
Invest in geothermal heating if you want to reduce your energy consumption while keeping your home warm for the long winter season. Energy Star reports that this is not just efficient in providing the proper comfort, but its operation does not threaten the environment. Compared to traditional heating devices, a geothermal system uses the Earth’s stable temperature, typically from 45-75 degrees, depending on the latitude.
The cost of a geothermal system can be a bit steep. However, after 3-5 years, the system will pay for itself, and you’ll barely notice your heating expenses in the years to come. This can also increase the value of your home if you plan to market your property.
- Pellet Stoves
The size and look are somewhat identical to wood stoves, but pellet stoves are more energy efficient since they use pellets from sawdust, which quickly grow on farmlands with poor soil quality. Pellet stoves allow you to enjoy a warm and cozy home with less fuel consumption. They even emit minimal pollution and are said to be the cleanest solid fuel-burning devices.
A small pellet stove (1,300 to 1,500 square feet) fits a small home, but larger ones may require two. The cost of pellet stoves continuously increases as they grow in popularity, becoming a significant consideration when purchasing.
- Solar Heating
Solar heating is the most energy-efficient way to heat your home. You can choose between an air-based system where the air is heated by the sun and a system that uses a hydronic collector. Both of these use solar radiation to provide the needed heat in your home. Some systems even have a storage structure so you can have heat even if the sun is not shining.
Size is an important consideration when installing solar heating in your home. However, knowing how many square feet your home needs can be tricky, and you may need professional help.
Don’t let winter bring a burden to your pocket. Visit our page for more heating tips from Airview A/C, your trusted heating and cooling company in McKinney, TX.