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Kickspace or toekick heaters are a versatile option when you need to heat a cold room. Designed to fit in the toekick area of installed cabinets, they deliver warmth right at floor level where you often need it most. Fundamentals. Like baseboard units, kickspace heaters come in both electric and hydronic versions. Most are designed...
Whether you need a whole-house system or simply want to warm a single space, baseboard, kickspace and panel heaters are versatile enough to solve almost every heating challenge. In other articles, we’ve discussed each system in more depth, so we’ll focus on the highlights here. Baseboard, kickspace and panel heaters share a range of desirable qualities, including the...
Every home has its heating challenges. Perhaps your whole-house system leaves some rooms overly warm and others decidedly cool. Perhaps you have a new baby and need to boost the heat in just that area. Perhaps your spacious multipurpose room has lofty ceilings that make the space difficult to heat. Alone or in combination, slimline panel heaters...
Electric baseboard heaters are a smart choice for many homeowners, because they’re a quick, cost-effective way to solve a wide array of heating challenges. Baseboard heaters are self-contained units installed in front of the baseboard, just as the name implies. Cool air hovering at floor level is pulled into a narrow opening that extends the...
In addition to being the quickest, most cost-effective way to expand whole-house heating, electric baseboard heaters are also the ideal solution for new additions, renovated rooms and challenging spaces. Electric baseboard heaters Can be installed as single units or used to expand an existing system. Are very affordable. Don’t require ductwork. Can be controlled individually...
Baseboard heating systems are the ideal solution for a range of home heating challenges. They’re cost-effective, comparatively easy to install and offer a number of benefits. There are two types of baseboard heaters: electric and hydronic. Electric systems use electricity to generate heat and hydronic systems use heated water. The heat sources may differ, but...
As energy costs rise, and awareness of environmental impact increases, it makes sense to find ways for saving heat and reducing energy costs. There are many options available and all can be combined to fit any budget. Saving Heat by insulating yourself Make sure your home is properly insulated is the best method for saving...
For homes with non-ducted heating systems or in spaces in which extending distribution ducts for a conventional central air conditioning system would cost too much, a ductless air conditioning unit might be the answer. Although ductless air conditioning options run the gamut from portable room air conditioners, wall air conditioners, and window air conditioners, when...
Studies have shown that homes can lose up to 45 percent of their heat in the winter through the ceiling. In addition, an uninsulated ceiling provides very little protection from the heat during those hot summer months. Ceiling insulation helps reduce energy costs and makes one’s home a more comfortable place to live. There are...
Ceiling fans are a wonderful way to reap the benefits of energy savings in one’s home. Most ceiling fans only use about as much power as a 100-watt light bulb and can save homeowners money on energy bills year round. Ceiling fans offer distinct benefits throughout both summer and winter. Summer Benefits During summer months,...