July 29th, 2008 by Stacey Barrus
That’s hot! Many interior designers are adopting electric heating systems as fashionable and luxurious accessories to bathrooms, basements and home offices. Take a cue from these experts in home comforts and consider all of your options on the market today for your primary and secondary heating solutions.
The traditional idea of the furnace as the primary heating system for homes and businesses alike are now being challenged by newcomers to the heating system world: radiant baseboards, radiant floor heating systems and even radiant ceiling heaters. Clearly, the dynamics of home heating systems are changing.
Space heaters are also becoming a less expensive option to upgrading a poorly insulated home or to add supplemental heat to cold areas. Thermostone heaters from Climastar can mount to a wall and heated towel warmers are a couple of heating systems that have been commonly used in Europe for decades are now gaining acceptance in the United States and are used by more and more builders and designers. Many of these new heating systems are using electricity instead of natural gas or heating oil.
Heating Systems Tip: While fireplaces and wood- and coal-burning stoves become less popular, other alternative heating methods are quickly becoming more common, due to fuel costs and storage problems.
July 15th, 2008 by Stacey Barrus
Choosing the best heating systems for a new home or to add supplemental heat to a cold spot in your home now takes a little homework. The radiant consultants and designers at Warmzone have been trained in all of the latest heating systems to properly assess your project and prescribe a system that will add value to your home within your budget.
While fire places and coal burning stoves become less popular, other alternative heating methods are quickly becoming more common. Traditional furnaces as a primary heating system are now being challenged from radiant baseboards, radiant floor heating systems and even radiant ceiling heaters. Many of these new heating systems are using electricity instead of natural gas or heating oil. Not only does this cut down on heating costs, but it is also more efficient and eco-friendly as well. Radiant heating systems are quickly replacing traditional furnaces.
The cold weather has arrived–with a vengeance. Did you start thinking about heating system solutions for the winter months or are you just going to spend the season shivering and wishing you’d planned ahead? Leaving decisions like this to the last moment (for example, when your furnace up and dies in the middle of a brutal Nor’easter) causes unnecessary stress, expense, and, most obviously, a freezing cold house.
Heating Systems Tip: Whether you are building a new home from the ground up, preparing to replace your heating system, or renovating an older home, knowledge of available heating systems on the market today is helpful.
July 8th, 2008 by Stacey Barrus
As the summer progresses, we are getting closer and closer to wintry weather. You might not want to think about how to deal with snowy or icy weather in the coming winter just yet. But you know how it goes, by the first big snowstorm, the stores are all sold out of shovels, driveway salt, and snowblowers, and then where will you be? We say it’s time to start thinking about heating systems that can help you deal with snow and ice.
It used to be that outdoor snow melting or heating systems in concrete, asphalt and under pavers was thought to be a luxury most people couldn’t afford. Nowadays, heating systems of heated driveways, walkways or even parking areas are becoming common for many residences and businesses. If you live in a cold region requiring snow removal throughout the winter months, you should consider a automated snow melting system before you begin construction to assure yourself the best design and performance. Adding a heated driveway to your home or business will add safety and value to your property.
Heating Systems Tip: We even offer a portable heating system for your driveway, for those times when you know a big storm is coming; you can set it out ahead of time and not have to shovel at all once that snow starts falling.
July 2nd, 2008 by Stacey Barrus
When my wife and I were house-hunting, it seems like every other house we looked at either needed an upgraded home heating systems or a new roof. With that in mind, my wife and I did a great deal of research into the many options available to homeowners needing to replace a heating system.
A boiler works by heating hot water and then distributing it to radiators, baseboard units or radiant heat tubes that can be placed under the floor. Though not as popular as furnaces, a boiler heating system can be very efficient and makes an excellent choice if you do not need central air.
A furnace – powered by gas, electricity, oil or propane — uses a fan to drive hot air through your ductwork and into your home. The biggest issue with these types of forced air heating systems is their decreased efficiency.
Alternative heating systems are quickly becoming more common, including radiant baseboards, radiant floor heating systems and even radiant ceiling heaters. Many of these new heating systems are using electricity instead of natural gas or heating oil. Not only does this cut down on heating costs, but it is also more efficient and eco-friendly as well. Radiant heating systems are quickly replacing traditional furnaces.
Heating Systems Tip: Hydronic under floor heating systems are some of the most popular forms of radiant heat.
June 24th, 2008 by Stacey Barrus
Once upon a time, they were high luxury items seen only in high-end decorating magazines, television shows with tours of millionaires’ homes, and ultra-exclusive resort hotels overseas, but more and more today, towel warmers are an affordable and comfortable touch to add to residential bathrooms. Towel warmers not only warm and dry your towels, but they can also heat your entire bathroom. Now you can enjoy the comfort and style that Europeans have been enjoying for years using these heating systems.
Towel warmers, such as Zehnder bathroom radiators, provide an even and safe radiant heat source with the added benefit of warming and drying towels. The exquisite design of today’s modern towel warmers will add both beauty and warmth to your home’s bathroom.
With new heating systems becoming more available to homeowners today, you too could enjoy a little luxury like a toasty warm towel in your home bathroom.
Heating Systems Tip: Many American interior designers and builders are adopting electric heating systems as fashionable and luxurious accessories to bathrooms, basements and home offices. Take a cue from these experts in home comforts and consider all of your options on the market today for your primary and secondary heating solutions.
June 17th, 2008 by Stacey Barrus
All across the country we’re finding that homes and businesses are faced with an increasing number of options to consider for their primary and secondary heating systems. While fire places and wood- and coal-burning stoves become less popular, other alternative heating methods are quickly becoming more common, due to fuel costs and storage problems.
Space heaters are also becoming a less expensive option to upgrading a poorly insulated home or to add supplemental heat to cold areas. Thermostone heaters from Climastar can mount to a wall and heated towel warmers are a couple of heating systems that have been commonly used in Europe for decades are now gaining acceptance in the United States and are used by more and more builders and designers. Many of these new heating systems are using electricity rather than natural gas or heating oil.
The traditional idea of the furnace as the primary heating system for homes and businesses alike are now being challenged by newcomers to the heating system world: radiant baseboards, radiant floor heating systems and even radiant ceiling heaters. Clearly, the dynamics of home heating systems are changing.
Heating Systems Tip: Many interior designers are adopting these electric heating systems as fashionable and luxurious accessories to bathrooms, basements and home offices.