Ways of heating a single-family house
The 2022/2023 season will hit Poles extremely hard in the pocket when it comes to costs
heating houses. No wonder everyone is looking to find the cheapest possible
methods of heating a single-family house. There are some interesting alternatives whose final
the cost for many people can become a huge relief in the future.
Polish Smog Alert Report
Already in August 2022, the Polish Smog Alarm was examining the prices of popular solid fuels
they are most often used in many homes. Not only coal was taken into account, but
also pellets and wood.
According to the PAS records, within a year and a half the price of coal increased by over 229%. Price
of pellets increased “only” by 166%. The price of wood jumped the least - it is the "only" 83% of the price
plus.
You had to pay for a supply of coal for one heating season at the turn of 2022 and 2023
pay about PLN 13,000! It is the most expensive form of home heating. nothing then
no wonder so many Poles suddenly started looking for cheap ways to heat
single-family house.
Solar collector heating
Cheap when it comes to running costs. Expensive for the installation itself. But you have to
know that there are various funding opportunities that are able to make it final
the purchase price will decrease slightly. Low operating costs mean that the purchase price of
sometimes it will return.
An absorber is mounted on the roof, whose task - as the name suggests - is
absorbing sunlight. They are able to do this thanks to a comprehensive installation
affect, among others to heat the water; electric heaters. Panels
solar panels reduce the operating costs of the building.
Advantages of solar collectors
The following advantages speak for choosing this type of solution:
● no need to organize space for them - they are placed
most often on the roof;
● maintenance-free - however, it is necessary to take care of regular cleaning;
● 100% demand for heat - especially when it comes to the season
summer.
Heat pump as an effective heating system
The cost of purchase and installation alone can seem huge. However, also in this case
various types of programs supporting renewable energy are implemented. There are devices to choose from,
which are based on the sun, water and soil. Recommended due to the fact that it can work through
all year round - no matter what exact weather conditions you have to deal with
deal.
Advantages of solar pumps
Despite the high purchase costs, heat pump installations are recommended due to:
● ecology - they do not generate any exhaust gases,
● safe to use - you don't have to worry about it during operation
the heat pump will explode,
● maintenance-free - you don't really need to do anything with it, it's just enough
connect it to electricity
● multifunctionality - it can be based on the current generated by
solar panels,
● 100% energy demand - if the heat pump is adjusted to
building needs.
Modern infrared heating
Which, in addition, is distinguished by beneficial properties, which in a positive way
affect human health. Contrary to erroneous opinions, this type of heating, which
is used even in modern agriculture, there is no harmful
impact. There are infrared radiators to choose from, which can take the form of panels
(e.g. with pictures) and foils/heating mats used for heating
floor.
Advantages of electric infrared heating
The use of this form of heating is supported by:
● quick possibility to heat the room - even within the first few days
seconds from turning on
● no dry air - infrared will not lead to dryness, which will either
has a positive effect on the respiratory system,
● heating of objects and people - who give the heat to the environment, not to it
vice versa, as is the case with radiators,
● uniformity - heat spreads evenly throughout the room.