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There are many different things you need to think about when moving house, but one of the most important things to consider is whether or not you need central heating installation. Especially with rising energy prices, you need to make sure it is installed properly and offering a cost-effective approach to your central heating.
Heating Issues
As you inspect potential homes, the central heating installation should be foremost in your mind. If your new home hasn’t had central heating installation, now is your chance to work out where it should go.
1. Layout – Lets look at the layout first, as this does have an influence over your energy bills. Naturally, any homes with high ceilings look stunning, but they are instantly considered to be a heating issue. The problem is that heat rises, so you will need more heating to heat the entire home when you have high ceilings. Always remember that high ceilings equate to high-energy bills.
A second layout issue concerns the number of stories in the residence. With a home that has many levels, considering how you intend to heat all the floors is important, especially the lower ones. With homes that have 3 stories, they are called tri-level homes and are often subject to the zone effect. This basically means that the top rooms will be very warm and the lower ones will be very cool. So, without a very modern and cost-effective approach to central heating, homes with 3 floors will find that energy bills go up considerably.
2. Control Areas – One way to reduce the central heating requirements for high ceiling and tri-level homes is a controllable central heating system. Many modern heating systems allow you to isolate particular sections of the home you wish to heat. These can be a godsend for larger homes where certain rooms are not used often. If the home you’re moving to hasn’t already had central heating installation, this is something you can consider.
3. Vents – Many homeowners forget to consider vent locations. It has to be said that the vent layout in some homes leaves a lot to be desired. If you find vents located under windows, you can expect the heating bills to be outrageous. In addition to this, rooms without any vents can also be problematic, as they will take longer to heat up meaning you have to have the heating turned on for longer.
If it is a new home you’re thinking of buying, the central heating installation shouldn’t pose much of a problem as all the details above should have been taken into consideration by the developers. The ones you need to look out for are the older homes that boast high ceilings, as these can cost a small fortune to heat up during the winter.
