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One of the most important parts of building a home is ensuring you have the right central heating system. There are many kinds of systems out there. Because of this, people often find it hard to decide what to opt for. The majority of houses will have a wet central heating installation. These are fired by a gas boiler. However, they are not the only choice. There is also district heating, warm air, and electric heating. Let’s discuss each one and find out which is right for you.

Wet central heating

The majority of UK houses have these systems. With this type of heating, the boiler is going to heat water. Afterwards, a pump will send it around the property to radiators, taps, and underfloor heating if you have it. The systems are relatively simple and gas boilers are usually the cheapest in terms of energy bills.

Warm air central heating

This system also uses a gas boiler. However, instead of heating water it warms up air that it pulls from outside. The system then feeds this hot air through vents ducts and grilles throughout the property. These systems are quite out of date now though and usually only seen on older properties.

Electric heating

Then we have the electric heating system, which can take on several forms. Some are the same as wet systems, heating up water in a boiler. However, the most common type is the storage heater. They work differently by heating up overnight when the tariff is lower. They release the heat into your room in the daytime to keep spaces comfortable. Additionally, you have electric radiators that work separately from one another. They transform electricity into heat without needing a boiler.

District heating

Finally, we have district heating systems. These are quite interesting and can be popular in modern apartment buildings and housing estates. What happens is there is a central boiler where all the heat and hot water is produced. This travels through a series of pipes to different buildings or homes in the area. The advantage is that each property does not need its own boiler.

Talk to an architect in London

At Coffey Architects, we make sure every part of our clients’ buildings is built according to plan. The team can even make sure you have the right heating system in your property. We look at everything from the energy efficiency to the capacity. This ensures you get the right option to suit your budget and lifestyle.

So, if you need help from the top architect London has, feel free to call us. We can handle any kind of project, from individual homes to estates and large blocks or communities.