Air heating systems for homes were invented by the ancient Romans. Today they are successfully used in North American countries. The most famous and simplest option for air heating of a cottage is the construction of a Russian stove.
Benefits of air heating
Modern systems have many advantages:
- Stealth. There are no pipes and batteries, which are a source of dust and hard-to-reach dirt. Heat comes through air ducts hidden in walls and under false ceilings;
- It is possible to install air heating at home with your own hands (build a stove);
- Economic expediency. The cost of air heating of a cottage will be 30 percent less than with a water system. Since radiators give off most of the heat to the walls, convection is very weak. To further increase the efficiency, it is necessary to carefully insulate the structure and install a room thermostat;
- Installation of an air heating system at home is cheaper than water heating;
- The air heating system of the house can be installed even in severe frosts;
- Air heating at home is also ventilation;
- The system includes a filter that improves indoor air quality. The filter should be changed every 6 to 12 months. You can install additional filters, for example, anti-nicotine or even electronic;
- By installing a duct air conditioner into the heating system, you also get cooling of all rooms at once;
- Air heating of a country house is a guarantee of a rapid rise in temperature. Since heat is supplied to all rooms at the same time, the temperature rises very quickly;
- There is a choice of the type of heater - gas, water or electric. In cottages where there is no gas supply, an electric heater can be installed;
- With air heating in a private house no need to ventilate. After all, the air is filtered and heated to the required parameters;
- Having calculated the air heating of the house with your own hands, you can set the desired temperature in the room in advance, making, for example, warmer in the bedroom and cooler in the kitchen.
The principle of operation of air heating at home
The air heating system of a country house operates on the principle of drawing in air from the room, supplying it to the heating element, filtering and blowing it back into the rooms. Air ducts are installed throughout the house. The air is driven by a fan, which makes the heating process faster and less costly. Most often, gas is used as a fuel, but there are options for boilers for solid and liquid fuels. Air is supplied to the burner mixed with air from the street. Smoke and soot are removed through the chimney, not connecting with the heated air. The best boiler models have an efficiency of at least 90 percent.
