3 Best Ways to Heat a Home

May 10, 2023

An effective indoor home heating system is essential for maintaining a comfortable living temperature and good air quality. Two popular options for home heating are ducted heating and hydronic heating. Ducted heating uses hot air that is distributed through ducts in the ceilings or beneath the floor to warm the house, while hydronic heating uses a boiler to heat water that is circulated through a network of pipes to heat up your home.


If you want to live sustainably, hydronic heating is the better option. Water is a better conductor of heat than air, which means it uses less energy to operate. Hydronic heating can also be powered by wood, electricity (from renewable energy) or natural gas, reducing both your expenses and your carbon footprint.


Here are some reasons why hydronic heating is a great choice for your home:

1. Cost-effective

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Hydronic heating is considered one of the most cost-effective centralised heating solutions. It can save you up to 20% compared to a gas ducted heating system. The design of hydronic heating minimises heat loss, and the heated water returns to the boiler, requiring less energy for reheating. WISELIVING’s wise is an excellent example of a cost-effective hydronic heating system with an energy-efficient technology and environmentally friendly refrigerant.

2. Safe and healthy

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Hydronic heating is safe and healthy for your family. Home heating systems like the WISELIVING Hydronic Heat Pump do not push out pollutants, dust, and allergens from the vents of your home like ducted heating systems, making it the safest and healthiest option.

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3. Low maintenance

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Hydronic heating systems are designed for reliability, and they can last for decades if maintained correctly. They have fewer parts, making maintenance hassle-free. The versatile Sophel Hydronic Boiler is an excellent example of a low-maintenance unit that can provide central heating and hot water for your home, with an optional open fire if desired.

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In addition to investing in a hydronic heating system, there are other ways to improve your home heating system, such as: 

1. Draft-proofing your home

Ensuring your home is draft-proof is an important step towards a comfortable and efficient heating system. Check for any gaps on doors and windows that might let cold air in, and fix them with rubber seals or gaskets. This will not only help to keep the heat inside, but also reduce your energy bills and carbon footprint.

2. Covering the chimney airflow

If you have a chimney, it can also affect the efficiency of your heating system. When the fireplace is not in use, cover the chimney opening temporarily to prevent cold air from entering your home. This will also help maintain the temperature inside and reduce heat loss.

3. Installing curtains

Not only do they add privacy, but they can also help cover small openings and reduce heat loss. Choose curtains with a thick fabric for better insulation, which will help to keep your home warm and reduce energy consumption.

By following these simple tips, you can improve the efficiency of your home heating system and save money on your energy bills.

For more than 40 years, WISELIVING has been creating products and systems that follow our ethos of “Respect for People and the Environment.” Our expertise allows us to design and create home systems with craftsmanship that is second to none. 

Check out our various offerings on heating options to further reduce your carbon footprint and create a more comfortable and sustainable home environment.

WISELIVING Hydronic Heat Pumps vs. Competitors
12 Jan, 2023
In finding the best hydronic heat pumps for your home , there are now several options to choose from. While all of them are designed to be energy efficient and to supply heating, cooling, and hot water to your home, they are not at all created equally. In this post, we have put together a comparison table between WISELIVING hydronic heat pumps and the competition, looking at the factors that make the best heating or cooling system units. Heat pumps factors to consider Output Capacity: This is the ability of the heating or cooling system to heat or cool a specific space, expressed in kilowatts (kW). With a bigger space, one would need a higher output capacity. In choosing the hydronic heat pump that best suits your home, factors to consider include heat loss, property age, and types of room. Typically, a 100-square-metre house needs 8kW for in-slab or 12kW for radiator heating. As the space of the house increases, so does the required output capacity. Physical Unit Weight: The physical size of the unit can be in height, width, depth, and weight. Along with the output capacity, choosing the correct size of the heat pump will help in keeping your home efficient and sustainable. Energy Efficiency Ratings: The higher the Energy Rating is, the more energy efficient the appliance is. This means utilising a lesser amount of energy to perform the same functions compared with other brands or units, with similar size and capacity. With heat pumps that have a higher Energy Efficiency rating, you are not only reducing your carbon footprint but doing it for less as well. Average Running Decibels: This measures the sound power level of the unit. The lower the decibel is, the less noise the unit produces. The average sound rating of modern outdoor heat pump units is around 60 decibels, which is comparable to a normal conversation between people. On the other hand, WISELIVING’s heat pump has a noise output of only around 47 decibels. Refrigerant: The medium used by heat pumps to absorb, transport, and release heat from the heat source to the heat sink out to your home’s interior and exterior. WISELIVING’s Hydronic Heat Pump uses R32 refrigerant, while the High Temperature Heat Pump uses R290. Both substances are environmentally friendly and have significantly lower Global Warming Potential (GWP) ratings compared to other refrigerants. Manufacturer’s Warranty: A quality guarantee from the manufacturer within a specific duration, which ensures support in case there is something wrong with the unit. R32 Hydronic Heat Pump WISELIVING’s R32 hydronic heat pump uses the combined technology of a DC Inverter, EVI, and the R32 refrigerant, which is one of the most environmentally friendly refrigerants available today. The R32 hydronic heat pump comes in a premium matte black ABS material case that is UV and corrosion-resistant, ideal for the constantly changing weather of Australia.
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