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Home Heating Systems - Department of Energy Home Heating Systems Heating your home uses more energy and costs more money than any other system in your home -- typically making up about 29% of your utility bill No matter what kind of heating system you have in your house, you can save money and increase your comfort by properly maintaining and upgrading your equipment
Energy Saver 101 Infographic: Home Heating - Department of Energy That means making smart decisions about your home’s heating system can have a big impact on your energy bills Our Energy Saver 101 infographic lays out everything you need to know about home heating -- from how heating systems work and the different types on the market to what to look for when replacing your system and proper maintenance
Furnaces and Boilers - Department of Energy Furnaces heat air and distribute the heated air through the house using ducts Boilers heat water, and provide either hot water or steam for heating Steam is distributed via pipes to steam radiators, and hot water can be distributed via baseboard radiators or radiant floor systems, or can heat air via a coil
Home Heating - Department of Energy Home Heating A variety of technologies are available for heating your house In addition to furnaces and boilers, heating options include wood and pellet heaters, active solar heating, and heat pumps, which are used for both heating and cooling
Solar Water Heaters - Department of Energy Solar water heaters—sometimes called solar domestic hot water systems—can be a cost-effective way to generate hot water for your home They can be used in any climate, and the fuel they use—sunshine—is free How They Work Solar water heating systems include storage tanks and solar collectors There are two types of solar water heating systems: active, which have circulating pumps and
Consumer Guide to Home Heating and Cooling Fact Sheet Learn about types of heating and cooling systems, system maintenance, and best practices for saving energy with your heating and cooling This fact sheet from Energy Saver also includes information on buying a new heating or cooling system; efficiency ratings; and selecting new systems including air conditioners, heat pumps, and furnaces
Heating and Cooling - Department of Energy Space heating, space cooling, and water heating are some of the largest energy expenses in any home Learn how to save money and energy at home, choose energy efficient heating and cooling systems, and maintain comfort
Radiant Heating - Department of Energy Radiant heating systems supply heat directly to the floor or to panels in the wall or ceiling of a house The systems depend largely on radiant heat transfer -- the delivery of heat directly from the hot surface to the people and objects in the room via infrared radiation Radiant heating is the effect you feel from the warmth of a hot stovetop element from across the room When radiant
Active Solar Heating - Department of Energy Active solar heating systems use solar energy to heat a fluid -- either liquid or air -- and then transfer the solar heat directly to the interior space or to a storage system for later use If the solar system cannot provide adequate space heating, an auxiliary or back-up system provides the additional heat Liquid systems are more often used when storage is included, and are well suited for
Heat Distribution Systems - Department of Energy Understanding and maintaining your heat distribution system is essential for home comfort and energy efficiency Whether you use forced-air, radiant, or hot-air systems, regular maintenance and proper adjustments can save energy and enhance comfort