We are currently searching for a house and have now found an interesting property. We really like the location and the price, and the house is generally very well maintained. The problem, however, is the heating system, as it only has night storage heaters installed from the early 2000s.
Since the interior is very well maintained and renovated, installing heating pipes is not an option; we do not want to break up everything or end up with a shell again.
The house, a bungalow, has 185m² (1991 sq ft) of living space, and except for the kitchen and bathroom, laminate flooring is installed everywhere. There is no basement.
What are the options for modernizing the heating system, and what costs should we expect? Since we have no experience with this, it is difficult to estimate the additional expenses and whether the purchase would really be worthwhile.
We also definitely plan to install a photovoltaic system, if that helps.
Since the interior is very well maintained and renovated, installing heating pipes is not an option; we do not want to break up everything or end up with a shell again.
The house, a bungalow, has 185m² (1991 sq ft) of living space, and except for the kitchen and bathroom, laminate flooring is installed everywhere. There is no basement.
What are the options for modernizing the heating system, and what costs should we expect? Since we have no experience with this, it is difficult to estimate the additional expenses and whether the purchase would really be worthwhile.
We also definitely plan to install a photovoltaic system, if that helps.
Hello,
Are storage heaters as pure electric heating actually becoming desirable again? There aren’t many alternatives. Split air conditioners would work, but they’re not silent and the floors would still remain cold.
Are the walls properly insulated? If so, this could work quite well; otherwise, insulate first, then consider further options...
Best regards,
Andreas
Are storage heaters as pure electric heating actually becoming desirable again? There aren’t many alternatives. Split air conditioners would work, but they’re not silent and the floors would still remain cold.
Are the walls properly insulated? If so, this could work quite well; otherwise, insulate first, then consider further options...
Best regards,
Andreas
We are facing the same question and are now considering infrared heating. From what I have read, the running costs are quite high, but the initial purchase is affordable. Additionally, the heat is immediate at the push of a button. Overall, this seems like a good option for us.
Our storage heaters probably have an even lower efficiency, so we expect similar costs as before and hope for some improvement.
Our storage heaters probably have an even lower efficiency, so we expect similar costs as before and hope for some improvement.
I have also looked into IR heating, but when I read that a single-family house can end up with heating costs of over €10,000 per year, that is an absolute dealbreaker.
A photovoltaic system with storage would definitely help offset this, but especially in winter, when heating is needed most, a photovoltaic system produces less.
A photovoltaic system with storage would definitely help offset this, but especially in winter, when heating is needed most, a photovoltaic system produces less.
An air heating system in the attic with ventilation ducts, similar to those used in the USA, might be a suitable option. For example, this could be a heat pump that works well in combination with photovoltaic panels. However, this also depends on how well the building is insulated.
How is the hot water prepared in the house?
How is the hot water prepared in the house?
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