When it comes to HVAC units, you must have heard the term central heating numerous times but you might wonder, what is central heating all about? As the name suggests central heating, heats the home from a central location and distributes the heat throughout the house through a series of vent and ducts. Central heating distributes an even amount of heat throughout the house.

The necessary components of central heating include the following:.

• A motor that drives the unit and its working components
• The fan or the blower that forces air through the system
• The burner that ignites the fuel in the central heating to create the heat source
• The vents and ducts that distributes warm air throughout the house
• The thermostat that monitors the room temperature and signals the furnace when to start.

It has been seen that most of the houses in the US use furnace or boiler to create the heat source and depending on the region one can either use gas or oil as fuel source. Regions which use gas as fuel source can put to use natural gas and propane in cases where natural gas is not available. On the other hand home heating oil is a special grade of oil that is specifically used for the heating of homes.

The concept of central heating might sound quite simple but in reality it is not the case. Hence, it is recommended when it comes to the installation of central heating it is better to take advice from HVAC experts.

The two most prominent advantages of central heating are the following:

• There is even distribution of heat throughout the home
• Secondly, energy efficiency is achieved through single source energy

Some of the other benefits of central heating include:

• Thermostatic control in individual rooms which in turn promotes better climate control

• With the installation of central heating you can do away with the need of installing several room heaters

• Energy-efficient heat sources can be used to power the central unit like the solar panels or the heat pumps

• In a central heating system the combustion of gas, oil or solid fuel is isolated from the heated space

• Central heating is considered more efficient because the energy efficiency is achieved through a single source. The result, you will be able to lower your electricity bills and at the same time an energy efficient unit means the life span of the unit is prolonged.

• The risk involved with central heating is also comparatively lesser. This is because in a non-central heating the heating source stays closer to the user which in turn adds to the risks of fires, burns or even permanent damage.

Last but not the least, as central heating gives you the flexibility of installation you can stay away from the uncomfortable noise that is generally associated with a central heating system. At the same time, central heating also means a better indoor air quality. However, before the installation of central heating it is better to get in touch with an HVAC expert.