Heating a country house in crisis: what to choose?

The question of heating a private house is not simple: heating appliances are a lot, others are not cheap at all, in addition, they require additional costs for use (fuel, electricity). The following is a description of modern heating systems that may not ruin you in this economically difficult time.



Rice. 1. Example of home heating

Electric batteries

Easy to use and transport, do not require special installation, a wide range of prices will meet any budget.



Rice. 2. Electric radiator on the wall

• Oil radiator. Inside the metal case is a vessel with oil, which gives off its heat when heated. The device itself does not get hot, which makes it safe, keeps heat for a long time after turning off, does not dry the air, does not emit unpleasant odors (expensive models, this does not apply to cheap ones). Expensive models are equipped with temperature sensors and timers, which saves energy costs, the consumption of which is 150-200 W / sq. m. The disadvantages can be attributed to a long warming up. Price: $30-230.
• An infrared radiator. It is not the air that heats, but the walls, ceiling, floors and furniture, so the room is warm for a long time. Low energy consumption: 30-50 W/sq. m. The radiator can be used outside. When choosing a radiator, it is necessary to take into account the size of the room: too powerful device can harm health up to headaches and burns. Price: $19-117.
• Electrical convectors. They are simple: air passes through the device, which is heated inside and then rises up. Electricity consumption: 60-150 W/sq. m. Expensive models are equipped with a thermostat, a timer, temperature adjustment, an overheating sensor and an automatic shutdown sensor when the heater falls. Some models are waterproof, which allows you to install them in the bathroom. If the room is dusty, then after turning on the heater, the dust will rise into the air and a characteristic smell will appear. Inexpensive models without self-control devices are better not to leave unattended. Price: $29-150.
• Heat fans. They are ceramic and spiral. Both types instantly supply hot air and can be used if you need to quickly warm up the room, but are not suitable for constant work. A heat fan or cannon can be a great solution for a garage. Spiral fans are very much heated, burning not only oxygen, but also dust. Disadvantages include noise produced during operation. Price: $10-360.
• Fireplaces. An additional source of warmth and comfort in a country house can be an electric fireplace.

Boiler heating systems

With the help of the system, you can heat not only the air in the house, but also heat the water. Boiler equipment differs in power, the amount of heat delivered and the type of fuel.



Rice. 3. The boiler house in the country house

• Gas boilers. This is the most economical method of heating: installation and maintenance do not require large costs. It will be most convenient to connect the boiler house to the main gas pipeline, having previously coordinated this issue with local responsible state bodies. The service life of the equipment when used correctly reaches 20 years. Price: $293-4200.
• Solid fuel boilers. If the gas pipeline to your site has not yet been carried out, you can install a solid fuel boiler that will work on pellets (fuel pellets) of coal, peat or ordinary firewood. In this case, in addition to the boiler house itself, it will be necessary to organize a dry place for storing fuel, since wet wood or coal reduce the efficiency of the boiler. Load fuel into the boiler will have to independently - once every 3-5 hours. The exception is the pellet boiler house, the most expensive, which can be equipped with an automatic granule feeding device. Price: $225-6,200.
• Electric boilers. This is the simplest and most environmentally friendly type of boiler. Its disadvantage is the high price of electricity. In addition, within suburban cooperatives there are often power restrictions due to the deterioration of power lines. Installing an electric boiler makes sense in small houses up to 80 square meters. Price: $102-4,500.
• Liquid fuel boilers. Such a boiler can work on kerosene, fuel oil or diesel. Installing the system requires putting the pipe outside. Fuel for the boiler is easy to buy, but its cost can be quite high. Low environmental friendliness of the system: diesel exhaust will severely spoil the air. Price: $500-$14,000.
• Multi-fuel boilers. The system allows you to combine fuel types. The boiler can combine from 2 to 4 types of fuel: gas / electricity, gas / diesel / solid fuel / electricity and other variations. Price: $500-6650.
• Hydrogen boilers. This is a novelty in the field of heating. More information about the work, advantages and disadvantages of a hydrogen boiler house can be read in the article at the link.

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