Are you ready to enjoy a warmer home? If you’re thinking of buying a new heater or fire to heat one or many rooms in your home; it’s important to be sure you make the right choice. Here’s our checklist of 5 things we think you should always consider when choosing a new fire, heater, heat pump or heating system.
1: How big is the area you want to heat?
Do you know how big the area is that you want to heat in your home? Every fire or heater has a different level of heat output. That gives the manufacturer the ability to recommend the optimum area that a fire can heat, based on the output and design of the fire.
It’s possible to choose too small a heater for your home and find it struggles to achieve the increase in temperature you were hoping for. It’s also possible to choose a fire that’s more powerful than the one you need. Making the right pairing of fire with the area you want to heat will help you get the best results and great value from the investment you make.
If you want to heat your whole home, you might find it’s better to invest in central heating or a ducted heat pump. Come and speak to us in the Snug Home Heating and Cooling Centre at 917 Karamu Road North, Hastings. We’ll help you find the best heating solution for your home.
2: What style of fire or heater suits your home?
We never recommend a fire if you don’t think you’ll enjoy the look of it in your home. One of the benefits of the huge range we have available at our Snug Home Heating and Cooling Store is that you should always be able to find a design that fits with your interior style.
Our range includes modern and minimal designs, classic designs, living flame options to create a focal point in your room, wall-mounted heat pumps and invisible heating solutions like ducted heat pumps and underfloor heating. We really do have something to suit every home.
3: What functions are important to you?
Are you investing in a new fire because you want heat without the hard work? Have you decided you want a heater that you can set to a timer and enjoy a warmer home whenever you return to it? Do you want to curl up in front of a beautiful living flame, with a fireplace that becomes a focal point in your living space?
Modern gas fires and heaters, and electric fires and heat pumps, come packed with features that can make them just as beautiful as a wood-burning fireplace, and much more efficient. Enjoy remote control functionality, app-based timers, and the ability to turn your fire off once your preferred temperature has been achieved. Matching your fire or heater to your needs equals a more efficient and enjoyable heating experience.
4: Do you have a preferred energy source?
Some people love electricity while others may prefer gas. Or perhaps you’ve installed solar panels and you would like to explore heating options that make the most of your battery-stored electricity? If you do have an energy preference then that’s a great place to start when you’re choosing a fire – but don’t be afraid to take a look at our whole range. Our Snug experts will be happy to talk you through the different options available so you can make the best heating choice for your home.
Electric fires from Rinnai feature hyper realistic flames and beautiful sleek designs.
5: What’s the layout of your home and where do you want to put your fire?
Adding a fire, heater or heat pump to your home not only requires an energy source: it also often requires external ventilation and for ducting or flues to be added. That’s why it’s a great idea to think about where you want to put your fire or heater before you start shopping. Sometimes the design of your home can impact the options you have available.
Our top tip is to bring your house plans with you when you come in store, so our Snug experts can see exactly where you would like to place your new fire, heater or heat pump. Our aim is to help you make the best choice for your home. Once you choose your preferred make and model of fire and heater; we’ll visit you at home at a time that suits you. Then we can help you understand everything you need to include if you want to go forward with your purchase – like flue type and energy connections.
Sharing your house plans with our Snug experts when you come into our Snug Store in Hastings is a great way to be comfortable that your preferred fire or heater will work in your home.
Why’s it important to choose the right heater for your home?
Choosing a new fire or heater is an important investment in the comfort of your home. Getting your choice right means installing a new fire, heater, heat pump or heating system that heats the space efficiently, looks great, and meets your expectations for upfront and running costs.
We use our expertise to help you understand all the options available, and what will work best for you and your home. If you’re looking for the perfect heating match – visit our Snug Home Heating and Cooling Centre at 917 Karamu Road North in Hastings.
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