2. Furnaces
In furnaces fuel is used as the medium to generate heat. Heat is generated by fuel combustion. The burner of these systems is present inside the heat exchanger. These heat exchangers do not allow the by-products of the combustion to enter the stream.
There are different types of safety devices installed which don’t allow the fuel or gasses to be accumulated in case of failure of ignition, or venting. Different types of gases used in these systems are natural gas, propane gas or oil gas.
3. Boilers
In heat pump and furnaces heat is carried inside the house along with hot air. In boilers air is transferred in hot water. Hot water gives heat to the heat radiators. These systems are also termed as hydronic systems.
B. Small space heaters
Small space heaters are used to cool a particular room instead of heating the whole house. These heaters are cheaper to buy but consume high energy.
1. Radiant heaters
In these heaters heat is transferred through the bars and instead of heating the air of your room these systems directly provide heat to your body and the components present inside the room.
2. Fan heaters
These heaters are used to cool small rooms and can be controlled with the help of thermostat.
3. Gas fired heaters
Gas fired heaters are also popular they can be fixed on the wall or they can be free standing. These systems work on natural gas, propane gas or kerosene.
4. Electric room heaters
These air heaters are less expensive to buy but consume large amount energy. In these systems electric current from the wall is directly converted into heat energy.
No matter which type of heating or cooling device you house for the proper temperature to be maintained inside your house make sure you follow the below given tips.
• Cleaning your air filters of your central air conditioners.
• Air conditioner, heat pumps or furnace of your room should be of proper size.
• Your duct work should be cleaned and free of leaks.
• Your home should be properly insulated.
• It is necessary to call a HVAC professional to come and inspect your system at least once in a year.