Articles tagged: home heating
<< previous page 1 next page>> written by Greg Smith Biomass stoves are more efficient than regular wood stoves because due to their design they can produce more heat from less fuel, they create less ash waste, and need far less ventilation to run properly. They come in a variety of types: some just for one type of fuel and some for a variety of fuels. Check out what type of fuel is most readily available in your area before choosing one for your home. written by groshan fabiola Residential heating and cooling is one of the most important aspects of any home, because the primary function of the house is to protect the people inside from the elements written by RE Writer This higher efficiency is ironically a by-product of the tighter controls on emissions, but at the same time, it means that in two seasons of wood burning, the higher cost of the EPA stove will have paid for itself. Also, when fires burn more efficiently, you can be assured that you're getting the full worth of the fuel you've bought or cut. written by Carol Freyer As the weather cools down, it's time to start thinking about energy efficient heating options. Fireplaces have long been a favorite among homeowners, as they create a wonderfully cozy ambience in any room, but they also cause a lot of cold air to circulate when they are alight. written by RE Writer We are being warned by the US Energy Department that heating costs will be rising by an average 10% per household this winter. This is due to a large increase in fuel costs and a predicted very cold winter (4% colder than last year!). written by Abigail Franks Now is not too soon to be thinking about this years home heating oil costs. If your home uses heating or fuel oil as a primary heating energy source, you will no doubt be struggling with the huge increases in costs that are heading your way. Heating oil, like gasoline, are tied very closely together in price and we all know what the price of gas has done over the last few years. << previous page 1 next page>> |