Home heating has become a common method of heating in winter, especially in the south. Through family difficulties, many families can avoid the pain of dampness and cold in winter. Nowadays, there are various ways of household heating, and their range of choices is also increasing. Let’s learn about the classification of household heating methods and the precautions for household heating.
What is the classification of household heating methods?
1. Central heating
At present, centralized heating in China is mainly concentrated in the northern regions and a few communities in the south. The heat source is uniformly transmitted to each household through pipelines, bringing convenience to residents’ lives. Residents only need to pay a fixed and unified heating fee every month, which is one of the most stable and guaranteed ways of household heating. However, the heating time and temperature cannot be adjusted by each household on their own, which invisibly leads to huge energy consumption and a lack of personalization. Due to constraints, the inability to popularize centralized heating in the south has also led more southern residents to seek other household heating methods.
2. Radiator
Radiators are the preferred choice for residents in areas without centralized heating, as they are transported to pipelines through a circulating heat source. They are not expensive and have a fast heating effect, which is favored by many households. Users can choose the installation location, heating time, heating temperature, and even the style of the radiator according to their desired heating room. However, they need to be exposed to the bulky appearance of the room and the disadvantages of uneven heating effect, which gradually become obsolete among household users.
3. Air conditioning
The air conditioning heating method that can both cool and heat has become the most convenient heating method for many households. The integrated cold and warm air conditioning undoubtedly brings convenience to household heating and saves the cost of purchasing additional heating equipment. However, using air conditioning for heating for a long time not only consumes a lot of electricity, but also transfers hot air from top to bottom, which can easily lead to uneven heating. Often, only the warmth of the body is felt, but the soles of the feet still feel cold, and the comfort level is still unsatisfactory.
4. Underfloor heating
By laying pipes on the ground, underfloor heating achieves some upward heating effect, which is currently recognized as the most comfortable way of household heating. It does not occupy indoor space, and the heat dissipation is also uniform and constant. Especially through the installation of wall mounted boilers, the dual enjoyment of water underfloor heating and domestic hot water in the home is achieved. It is not only environmentally friendly and energy-saving, but also provides 24-hour domestic hot water. It is currently an emerging way of household heating. However, the expensive initial installation cost and the requirement for concealed installation are synchronized with new house decoration, which also restricts the widespread popularity of underfloor heating in ordinary households.
What are the precautions for home heating?
1. Calculation of heat load. For heating design, the calculation of heat load is crucial, which is the foundation of designing underfloor heating systems;
2. The selection of underfloor heating systems. Analyze the situation of the room and the heating situation of the entire building to determine whether the underfloor heating system is suitable for using water underfloor heating or electric underfloor heating;
3. Design the spacing of water heating coils and electric underfloor heating according to the layout of the room;
4. Standardize the laying according to the characteristics of the selected underfloor heating form. To prevent poor heat transfer, such as using wet laying as much as possible. If using flooring, it is necessary to add metal thermal conductivity devices to improve heat transfer performance, thereby ensuring the heating effect of underfloor heating!
Through the introduction in the previous text, we have gained a certain understanding of the types of home heating. Although home heating allows people to no longer suffer from the harsh winter cold and enjoy the warmth of spring, when using home heating facilities, it is important to remember some precautions mentioned in the previous text. It is best to seek professional help to install home heating.