Main Frequently asked questions What is more profitable to heat a house?

What is more profitable to heat a house?

Autonomous heating has many advantages. First of all, it is comfort, reliability and efficiency. A properly designed heating system prevents the development and spread of mold and mildew. However, the rapid rise in energy prices is forcing consumers to be more careful when choosing a heating system for their homes.

What kind of heating to choose when building a private house?

The most popular heating systems for a private house include:

    Water. This type of heating is the most common. It is affordable and versatile in the choice of fuel or heating devices. Its disadvantages include corrosion, the risk of uneven heating of radiators and heat loss during transportation. In the event of an accident, coolant leakage may occur.
  1. Air. It is distinguished by its versatility, as warm air can be supplied throughout the room or only to individual rooms. Such heating is called more comfortable because it does not take much time to heat the air. Its advantages include efficiency, cost-effectiveness, ease of start-up, high efficiency and the ability to be combined with a ventilation system.
  2. Electric. Such a system is characterized by ease of installation and design, as well as mobility of devices. However, due to the constant increase in the cost of electricity, its use is not always rational.
Calculation of heating costs

To understand which boiler is better to choose for heating a private house of 100 m2, it is necessary to make calculations.

What fuel to choose for a solid fuel boiler?

Organizing heating in a private house, you can choose the following coolants:

    Gas. In terms of price and convenience, natural gas has always been a leader among the heat carriers used for home heating. But in recent years, its cost has begun to rise rapidly, which has led to its displacement by solid fuels.
  1. Solid fuel (wood, coal, pellets). To use it, you need to install a special solid fuel boiler. The cheapest option is firewood. But their use is fraught with difficulties, so you need to constantly monitor the amount of fuel in the boiler. It is enough to load coal only 1-2 times a day. However, when using it, you will have to regularly clean the equipment from ash. The use of briquettes is the most convenient, but their cost is almost twice the price of firewood.
  2. Electricity. This option is the most expensive. Therefore, it is advised to install electric boilers only if it is possible to get a preferential tariff.
To determine which heating option to choose for your home, you need to analyze the cost and availability of a particular type of fuel.
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Fuel type

Boiler efficiency %

End value

Price per unit UAH

Consumption per unit/day

Price UAH/day

Price, UAH/month

Gas

0.9

m3

8.55

7

59.85

1795.5

Tp boiler (firewood)

1.9

m3

600

3.2

5

150

Electricity

4.11

kW

1.44

27

38.88

1166.40