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This system is known to provide the most natural and comfortable heat Similar to radiant heat, this system uses hot water heated by a boiler to heat a space by a combination of radiation and convection.

Distribution
» Hot water heated by boiler and piped to "fin-tube" baseboard units mounted along walls. The fins increase the surface area of heat dissipation making the unit more efficient.
» Air is distributed by convection as air rises and is heated by the baseboard unit.

Fuel Sources
» Boiler may be fueled by natural gas, propane, oil or electricity

Advantages
» Energy efficient
» Quiet
» Close temperature control

Disadvantages
» Baseboard radiation / convection units must remain unobstructed and can provide challenges in furniture placement and drape design.
» Slow temperature increase.
» Air conditioning requires a separate ductwork distribution and cooling system.

Geothermal

Geothermal HVAC takes the heat out of the earth in the winter, heat mode, and puts the heat in the earth in summer during cooling mode. We are not going to get into a lesson on Geothermal HVAC here, but there are some basics that you should know. The ground loop for Geothermal HVAC can be in many forms. Your loop can be a vertical loop, horizontally loop, slinky or a pond or lake loop.

Read more about Geothermal applications and projects in our section dedicated to Geothermal installations.

Electric Heat Pumps

Another home heating option is an electric heat pump. This unit works by moving existing heat from one area to another in one of three ways:

- Air-to-Air: A condenser absorbs heat from the outdoor air (even the coldest air contains some heat) and transfers it to an indoor heat exchanger inside the home. Indoor air is warmed in the heat exchanger and circulated throughout the home. During the summer, the process is reversed to cool and dehumidify the home.

- Ground-to-air: Also known as a geothermal system, this type of heat pump uses underground loops to absorb heat from the earth. Geothermal systems are usually installed in newly built homes, but can also be used in existing homes. There is also no outdoor condenser beside your home or office.

- Water-to-air: Instead of extracting heat from outside air, this type of pump absorbs heat from ground water or surface water, such as a pond.

One advantage of a heat pump is that it provides both heating and cooling capabilities in one unit. Electric heat pumps are usually supplemented with a backup system, such as radiant floor heaters or baseboard units (see below), in case of extended periods of extreme temperatures. Heat pumps also use filters to reduce airborne particles and keep the unit clean.

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This type of device is appropriate for both replacement of existing heating systems, especially baseboard or wall heaters, and for new construction. This device is proven effective for it has been installed in many commercial buildings for more than 20 years and is available from many manufacturers.

The benefit of using this type of heating system is that they are very efficient. This is because the heated or cooled air is delivered directly to the room. Thus, they avoid efficiency losses associated with ductwork. By using a ductless heat pump, you can save up to 40% on energy. Another reason is that it has variable speed compressor models or inverter technology. This technology avoids on-off cycling losses and is able to provide usable heat efficiency on all but very cold days. This system also provides heating or cooling to specific areas of the house, thus making it more efficient since each room or zone can be heated to the desired temperature.

The ductless heat pump is most appropriate for homes with open floor plans, since each indoor head can serve the entire zone not blocked by doorways. In addition, it can be used to replace an existing zonal heating system. It can also be used to rooms, which is added to a house or an attic is converted to living space. By using this, you will not need to extend your home's existing ductwork or pipes or add electric resistance heaters since it can provide efficient heating and cooling. The ductless heat pump is a cost effective way of providing your home the heating and cooling it needs.

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