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If you are building a new home, or replacing the heating unit in your current home, you may be curious what the various options for home heating in Aurora are. Here are a list of the different types of Aurora heating options. 1. Forced Air System: A forced air system is the most common type of heating system in the United States. Air is heated up in a furnace or HVAC system and then pushed into the home through a serious of ventilation tubes. These systems can run on a variety of energy sources, but most commonly use either gas or electricity. These are the most common systems because they are very efficient. They can sufficiently heat a home of any size and distribute the air so the entire home is heated, rather than only one small area or space. Unfortunately, these systems are among the most expensive and require routine maintenance to ensure they are properly functioning. 2. Radiant Heat System: A radiant heat system was common about 100 years ago. However, today is typically only found in older homes. Most people don't consider placing it in a new home or replacing their Aurora heating source with this type of heating source. This system uses hot water to heat your home. A serious of tubes are placed under your floor, behind walls and even in your ceiling. When you need heat, water is boiled in a boiler and then distributed through these tubes. The heat in the water is transfered through the floors and walls, heating your wall. This system is rarely used for a number of reasons. First, it can take quite awhile for your home to heat up with this method. Secondly, if you ever need repairs, you have to tear up walls and flooring. This can get costly if you need repairs often. Lastly, it is not energy efficient. It costs a lot to constantly heat up water and then distribute it throughout the house. 3. Steam Radiant System: Another home heating option is a steam radiant system. This is another Aurora heating option that is not used much today. Steam is produced by boiling water in a boiler. That steam is then carried to steam radiator units and transmitted through a room. The main reason this system is rarely used is because most people do not like the appearance of steel radiators on the floor in their room and it can limit where you can place furniture. Other than that, steam radiant systems are actually fairly efficient and heat relatively well. 4. Geothermal Units: Geothermal heat is a relatively new form of heating. A geothermal pump is run deep into the ground below the home. When the home needs to be heated, heat is pulled from the center of the Earth and pumped into the home. These units are environmentally friendly and energy efficient. The biggest downside to this type of heating unit is that it is very expensive. And, since it is relatively new, no one knows how long the pumps will last or what, if any, long term problems may present themselves with this sort of unit. 5. Pellet Stove: A pellet stove is a stove that burns wood chips, otherwise known as wood pellets, to produce heat. These stoves are able to give off more heat than a wood burning or gas burning fireplace. The biggest downside to using one of these to heat your home is that you can't control the flow of the heat. This may mean that the room where the pellet stove is being stored will be very warm, while a room at the back of the home can be very cold. Because of this, many people use a pellet stove to heat a home while they are in a living room or kitchen and then supplement with a forced air system to keep them comfortable at night.
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