Understanding the heating system of a home is key information for many buyers. The type of heating used is often dictated by the fuel that is most readily available (or was, at the time of building) and can be the source of a significant expense in cold weather climates. Information to have available for potential buyers include: Type of heating system(s) in all areas of the home. How the heat works and best practices for using the system(s) including the presence of a programmable thermostat. For example, radiant floor heat takes a while to warm large spaces and continues to radiate heat once off; knowing this, scheduling heat to turn on hours before arriving home from work, and to turn off hours before retiring for the night makes total sense. Source of energy, and operational costs. Age of the system and maintenance history, if available.
Posted on: Tue, 17 Sep 2013 14:58:22 +0000
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