Most of us do not really think about how our pipes or boilers until they break down and we have been living in boiler breakdown inferno! Then we call our provider or a qualified heating engineer who fixes Gas Heating in Adelaide. This brief note offers a very brief note on how we make use of gas to heat our homes and offices.
Humans have been, for quite some time now, controlling the heat in the environment around them since the invention of fire. We have lost most of our hair and are majorly dependent on the external heat sources. Therefore, unless your home is a super insulated passive home with heat exchange & no drafts, you will have to heat your home during the winter. There are a number of ways by which you can do this, but by far the most popular is Gas Heating in Adelaide.
Obviously, Gas is not warm in its own right, but it’s a combustible fossil fuel – Thus, if we burn it, we get a good amount of heat. Now, we could end there (burn gas and get heat) as per a Gas fire, however a Gas fire in every room is not a safe or practical way for a modern family to heat their home (you could not have an open flame in the bedroom of children). To move beyond a straightforward fire, central Gas Heating in Adelaide and the boiler was invented.
Boilers burn gas in a controlled environment & through a heat exchange mechanism, it removes the heat that would else be lost into the atmosphere. As a ‘by-product’ of this heat extraction ‘carbon dioxide’ and other gases are produced. These have to be vented away as some are harmful and would harm us if breathed in. This venting is done through a flue, which takes the gases to outside the property from the point of combustion. Thus, there is a proper system in place for Gas Heating in Adelaide homes.
Obviously, boilers are awesome in their own right as they are way safer than simple Gas fires, however, without a mechanism to move the heat in & around the house you would require a boiler in every room. This is why we require radiators.
Radiators are effective giant hollow metal tubes that are connected together using metal or plastic pipes. They have an extremely wide surface area to allow them to lose heat – Air is obviously a poor conductor of heat. Thus radiators need to heat the broadest area of air possible to heat a certain room. When the radiator is filled with hot water (that has been heated by the boiler), it disperses heat into the atmosphere (your room) and heats it.
These are the basics of central Gas Heating in Adelaide (the boiler releases natural energy in the form of Gas, and the heat is moved to the areas or places we want it to through hot water in pipes & radiators). There are a few other elements that we expect to see in a contemporary central heating system, but they are ‘more to do’ with us being lethargic than a necessity. Things such as a thermostat! We could easily get up & down to turn on & off our central heating every time we require a boost of warmth, however, most of us prefer a thermostat to tell the boiler it’s too cold and generate more heat. Equally, we could get up a bit early and turn on the boiler to produce hot water for a shower, but most of us have a preference of a timer (just to get that extra time in bed).
With all things, there are also cons to the many pros proffered by central Gas Heating in Adelaide. Burning natural Gas produces other poisonous gases. We vent these via a flue, but we also have a ‘plan B’. If you have Gas appliances in the house you should get a ‘Carbon Monoxide detector’ fitted (which would warn you in case of a gas leakage). We also have to ensure that our boiler is serviced regularly (annually) to make sure it is safe. Gas Heating in Adelaide can only be done by a professional. You can find one in your phone book, although you can get your service included as part of the boiler or heating cover.
If used safely, and you have got the right Central Heating Cover, Gas is an awesome way to heat a certain property. Take the correct precautions, and you can be sure that your Gas Central Heating system will be warming both your heart and your toes!
Top 4 Reasons to Choose Gas Heating in Adelaide
There are more than a few ways to heat your home during the winter, but few of them are as useful as gas heating. Let us count the reasons for choosing it –
• Economics – Gas heating is economical. A traditional gas fireplace can cost you less than ‘50 cents per hour’ to run, and there are other energy-efficient options available that can further bring that cost down.
• Efficiency – Speaking of energy efficiency, Gas Heating in Adelaide work best when relied on to heat living spaces where you spend the most of your time. Gas heating in the family room helps heat where you are when you can keep the rest of the home at a cooler temperature, thereby saving energy.
• Ease – Gas is very easy to make use of and requires none of the untidy cleanup or planning of a ‘wood-burning fireplace’. The comfort is obtainable at the mere touch of a button! Gas Heating in Adelaide is a safe, reliable method that proffers all the benefits of efficient heating without any hassle.
• Value – It also is a huge return on your investment (ROI), especially when you pick to put your house on the market for sale. Real estate studies have suggested that a gas heating system boosts the resale value of a house by up to 12 per cent! Who does not like to earn some extra cash!
Are you ready for Gas Heating in Adelaide? Call up Trade Focus Heating and Cooling and get started! We also offer Split System Installation in Adelaide.