How do I choose the right Central Heating Solution for my home?

Are you thinking of buying and installing central heating in your home? Central heating can transform any home. With the ability to heat many or all of the rooms in your house, you’ll discover your home is a pleasure to be in - even on the coldest days.

When you heat your whole home it can transform the way you use your space. New Zealand homes often have warm rooms and cold rooms - places where people do and don’t want to be in the Winter months. When your whole house is heated, you will discover every room you heat is a pleasure to be in, all day round.

Before you choose a Central Heating Solution for your home, it’s important to gather the right information together. There are a number of factors that could drive your decision of which central heating system is right for you. Here are the 5 main ones that you should consider.

01. What is the layout and structure of your home?

Every Central Heating Solution is designed specifically to suit a house: from the location of the heat source to the infrastructure that transfers that warmth to every room.

With a bespoke design, it’s important to start with the shape of your home, the materials it’s made from, and the infrastructure - below floors, in walls, above ceilings. Understanding these elements will help you identify which central heating systems will work in your home - and which might not.

02. How many rooms do you want your Central Heating Solution to heat?

Have you decided how many rooms in your home you would like to heat? As well as the cost of ducts or radiators, increasing the number of rooms you want to heat can increase the cost of pipes, ducting and labour. It’s a good idea to start your central heating journey by creating a realistic plan of which rooms require heat and which may not.

03. How would you like to power your central heating system?

If you don’t know how you would like to power your central heating; that’s ok. Your Central Heating Expert can help you explore the options and find the right energy type for your needs.

If you do have an energy preference - perhaps because you’re connected to mains gas or have solar panels on your home - then it’s a good idea to share that information upfront. Understanding your energy preferences could have a big impact on the right Central Heating Solution for your home.

04. Do you have a preference for a certain type of central heating system?

Understanding your personal preferences is an important starting point for designing a Central Heating Solution. Perhaps you’ve owned a home with underfloor heating in the past, or maybe you grew up enjoying radiators in every room and want to recapture memories of a warm and cosy home.

Make sure you share with your Central Heating Expert any personal preferences you have for your central heating system.

05. How much have you got to spend on your central heating system?

Do you know how much you would like to spend on your central heating system? Taking some time to calculate your budget upfront will make it much easier to find a Central Heating Solution that meets your long term needs.

Don’t forget to consider your monthly heating bills and maintenance costs, as well as the upfront cost of purchase and installation. Being realistic with your numbers from the start can help your Central Heating Expert design a system that will deliver on your expectations and your financial goals.

Are you ready to purchase a central heating system?

If you’ve gathered together the information you need and have decided where in your home you want to install heating; contact the team at Snug. We’re experts in the design and installation of central heating systems in Hawke’s Bay, and we can help you properly explore your options to find the best fit for your home and your budget.

Contact our team today