Installing Central Heating in Your Home

To keep your home or office warm you need to install a central heating unit. While it is recommended that you hire an expert to install your new central heating system, there are some people who choose to do the job themselves. Each central heating system installation is unique based upon the demands of the particular location. There are, however, a few categories of central heating system installation.

Conventional Central Heating System
The installation of this unit requires two tanks, one for cold water storage and feed and one for hot water. You will need to carefully plan the location of this unit as it requires quite a bit of space.

Boiler Central Heating System
Installation of this type of system is usually less expensive than traditional systems as many of the components are built into the cylinders. You do not require a feed and expansion tank with this system since the system is sealed and includes a pressure gauge and a pressure valve.

Combination Boiler Central Heating System
Since this system runs on main water pressure it does not require a cold water feed tank. It instantly heats water as it is needed and thus eliminates the need for the hot water tank as well. You can save money on the installation of this unit as it does not require as much plumbing as the other types of units.

A Look at Heating Systems
The main components of a water central heating system include a boiler, radiators, and interconnecting piping. You need to have bleed valves to allow the release of air in the system if the piping is located above the radiators. You can install the piping either in the ceiling or under the floor. The piping should never be used to support the weight of the floor as this can lead to broken pipes. Often under floor piping runs along the joists or through cut outs in them. For ceiling installations the pipes are usually run between the joists for the ceiling above. You will see better energy efficiently and increased safety if the piping is insulated.

When installing a central heating system you should always take the following into consideration: The temperature of the air at your feet should be no more than 3C below that of the air at head level. The air that flows past your body should be at a variable velocity and horizontal. The surface temperature of the room should not be above the air temperature. Relative humidity should stay between 40 and 60 percent There should be sufficient methods for controlling the temperature. There should be safety procedures in place. The unit should be cost effective over its long term life.

You will need to examine the unique needs posed by your home and your budget when picking a central heating system to install. You want a system that will not be a financial burden or hurt the resale value of your home.

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