Depending on your location, heating can be a vital part of you and your family’s survival.  People die every year from insufficient heating in their homes.  Don’t fall victim to this fate.  There are many different methods to obtaining that perfect temperature.  Gas furnaces, electric HVAC systems, and wood-burning fireplaces are just a few options in home heating.  

 

Gas Furnace

 

Using natural gas in your furnace is a cost efficient way to heat your home, but you must be knowledgeable of the risks involved to utilize this technology safely.  When using gas heat, you must make sure you have a working carbon monoxide detector in your home.  The dangers of inhaling the scentless gas molecules are extreme, but this is an easily remedied issue.  

 

Also, gas furnaces produce a dryer heat, so if you are sensitive to dryer air you should probably purchase a cheap humidifier to utilize while you sleep.  This will keep nosebleeds and dry throats from plaguing the little ones.  

 

Electric

 

There are several different ways to heat your home using electricity.  You can use floor heaters, space heaters, and most commonly used the HVAC heating and air units.  Electric heating is the safest and most common way people heat their homes.  It is also the least restrictive on the environment.  There is no waste, and if your machine is properly kept and maintained, there should be  no issue with leaking fluids or any other potentially harmful substances.  

 

Wood-Burning Fireplace

 

Who doesn’t love the appearance of a beautiful fireplace as the focal point of the room?  Fireplaces are not only visually appealing, but they offer romantic opportunities while also providing a great venue for family night or holiday photos.  

 

The most important feature to a fireplace has always remained in its heating capabilities.  With proper ventilation and a steady supply of materials, your home will remain toasty day in and day out with little to no cost.  The biggest effort you will have to put forth is cutting the wood, and we all know we could use a little extra exercise.  So reap the energy benefits in your home and your body!