For anyone building or owning a house, the question of the heating system is a very important one. Because with the right decision, a lot of money can be saved in the household. Therefore, this decision should be very well considered, because the heating system is a long-term investment with a durability of 15 to 20 years. Over the years, technology continues to develop and there are more modern methods again that are cheaper and, above all, more environmentally friendly. But which heating system suits my house or me? On the website telepark.at important information for decision-making is listed, which we present here:
Details on heating systems
Oil heating
Oil heating is inexpensive to purchase, and the maintenance effort is minimal. The delivery of oil is simple, as the quantity is simply ordered and delivered. A major disadvantage is the prices, which rise from year to year. Furthermore, for ecological reasons, a heating system with renewable energy should be chosen instead. For an oil heating system, a large room is required for the oil tank. Sometimes it happens that the smell lingers in the basement or even in the living rooms.
Heating with wood
The boilers for burning wood are generally inexpensive to purchase. It becomes cheap if your own wood can be burned here. Another advantage is CO2-neutral heating with wood. A disadvantage of wood heating is the daily work, as a lot of wood has to be chopped and provided. A sufficiently large storage room is required, which is dry enough to be able to store the wood over the winter. Furthermore, the amount of dirt is also greater.
Pellet heating
Pellet heating is becoming increasingly popular in Austria. This form of heating is subsidized in Austria and is tax-advantaged. With pellet heating, there is an automated process, which makes everyday life much easier than with wood. The delivery of pellets is just as simple, as they can be easily ordered.
Extra tip: Pellet heating is excellently suited as a replacement for an oil heating system, as the fuel storage requires approximately the same amount of space.
Gas heating
Gas heating is the most common form of heating, which is still used by many houses. The big advantage is the high ease of use, because it is fully automatic and only needs to be switched on. Gas heating requires only low installation costs and little space. Furthermore, no dirt or noise is to be expected. For ecological reasons, however, a solution with renewable energy should be aimed for here.
Extra tip: A good combination is a solar system with a gas heating system.
Geothermal energy, heat pump
Geothermal heating systems are subsidized in Austria. The advantages of geothermal energy are the absolutely safe operation, as well as the completely automatic heating operation. No storage room is required for this form of heating, only a small amount of space. If everything is well adjusted to each other, low operating costs can be expected here. The big disadvantage of geothermal heating is the high investment costs. Always create a total cost calculation when planning: i.e., not only include the fuel costs, but also all the acquisition costs. Furthermore, geothermal energy is only economically viable for really well-insulated houses. Furthermore, a large amount of space in the garden is necessary. For hot water preparation, an additional system is often recommended, as the heat pump's coefficient of performance drops significantly at higher temperature levels.
Partial solar space heating
Solar systems are nowadays gladly used for heating support and hot water preparation. In Austria, subsidies are awarded for photovoltaic systems. Furthermore, the lowest operating costs are to be expected and there is no dirt. This variant is very environmentally conscious and cheap, as it can use the sun's rays for free. With this variant, it is important that the mounting surface is oriented towards the south. This heating system is only possible as an addition, as the sun does not always shine, especially in the winter months.
Decision-making for the right heating
With all these heating systems, the existing budget must of course also be checked. Get cost estimates and find out what investment costs you might face. It is also important whether your chosen form of heating is possible at your home. Of course, your personal preferences should also be taken into account, because you have to get along with your heating system for many years. Find out about other important topics for house building and living on the website telepark.at, so that your house construction succeeds much more easily.
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