Zone Heating

Zone Heating

First, what is zone heating?

Basic premise is to turn back the central heating system and use zone heaters for additional warmth in the rooms used most often

Next, three principles to zone heating

Reduce the size of the total area being heated
- Turn your thermostat down on your central heating system and use zone heaters to heat the rooms most commonly used.
Reduce the length of time that a specific area is being heated
- With zone heaters you can control the heat much more than you can with a central heating system
Use heating appliances with higher efficiency than your central heating system

Finally, zone heating benefits

According to the U.S. Department of Energy, the average homeowner can save as much as 3% for each degree the central heating system is turned down! If you calculate the savings, it can be as much as $300.
Kerosene and LP gas can be purchased in small quantities compared to hundreds of dollars to fill a central heating system tank.
Gas and kerosene heaters are 99% fuel efficient. Most central heating systems operate between 60% to 70% efficient.
Most kerosene and electric zone heaters are portable, allowing you to move the heat from room to room.
Kerosene and LP gas heaters do not require electricity. Thus, when the power goes out, you're not left in the cold!
Zone heaters are available in wide range of designs and price ranges.

Zone heating is a proven method to save money in the cold winter months.