What type of home central heating system should I choose?

Fortunately, in this day and age, there are various types of home central heating systems to choose from. Of course, the one that you pick is most definitely down to your personal preference as well as the features you rank as the most important. Here, let’s dive into the different heating products on the market.

Heat Pump System

Heat pumps are the most sustainable form of central heating product out there. These heating products have the latest technology which means the amount of electricity used is minimal. In addition to this, they are aesthetically pleasing, quiet and distribute heat evenly throughout the room.

If you want a manufacturer’s guarantee, it’s recommended that you choose a notable brand on the market such as Fujitsu, Rinnai, Daikin or Mitsubishi heat pump. These are trusted brands but are also more likely to be amended if issues arise. Your local installers will most likely stock one of these brands. All you’ll need to do is Google keywords. For example, “Mitsubishi heat pump Christchurch NZ”.

Ducted Heat Pumps

Ducted heat pumps take sustainability one step further by enabling the home to be heated or cooled faster, which in turn means you don’t need to have your heat pump unit on for as long. It essentially uses the same heat pump unit but the hot or cool air is pushed through ducts in the ceiling to other rooms, at a faster rate. 

Electric Fire Place

Electric fire places give the ambience many of us can reminisce on from childhood, except they remove the admin of sourcing firewood then lighting the fire and maintaining the flame. There are a few misconceptions about electric fires. They do enable a real flame and give off heat, where many people misconstrue them as simply an aesthetic centre piece for a living room or main bedroom. In fact, they acquire the same heat output as panel heaters. Electric fires are a great choice to really spruce up your home and add a distinct cosy look to your home.

Gas Fireplace

Gas fires are the key form of gas heating out there. They essentially look similar and have a similar purpose to electric fires except are fueled by gas. Your decision between a gas fireplace and an electric fire may solely be based on whether you want to use electricity or gas. However, there are additional differences – gas fires tend to have a higher heating efficiency, although the installation can be more expensive. Whereas, electric fires installation may be higher but are cheaper to run. Some people complain they aren’t enough to heat the entire house.

Speak to your local installers for advice and to enquire about the specific models they stock. Each model will of course have a different aesthetic, too. 

Wood burner Fire Place

You can opt for the classic wood burner fire place to keep that traditional look and feel. Of course, this comes with the expected maintenance. There are various updated models on the market which give a more modern take on the wood burner fire place. Brands such as Woodsmand Serene and Jetmaster are quality examples of how far wood fires have come. 

Outdoor Fire Place

And, this final heating system is self explanatory! If you want to sit outside and feel all cosy, you can opt for an outdoor fire place in addition to your central heating system. 

Olivia Fairhurst is content manager for Simply Heat, a central heating system company in Christchurch NZ.