Hello everyone,
after searching for a while among various prefabricated house manufacturers using timber frame construction, we have now ended up with an architect who is designing our house in solid construction.
He is currently drawing the plans and will have two proposals for us at the beginning of the new year – one with and one without a basement.
In the meantime, I wanted to start researching the heating options and would appreciate your advice.
Most people I know have recently chosen either a heat pump or a gas tank installed in their garden. We’re not very keen on the latter option, so gas is ruled out for us (also due to lack of sustainability).
Heat pumps seem to work well, but somehow I had the impression that heating with electricity wasn’t that reliable (I’m still thinking of my grandmother’s house with storage heaters…). As far as I understand, it is currently hardly financially worthwhile to operate a heat pump with solar panels.
I like the idea of pellet heating. I’m aware that it requires extra storage space, but if we have a basement, that shouldn’t be a problem.
But what about other options?
Can anyone share their own experiences with me?
Oh, and we are building a house with two full floors, probably around 200 m2 (2,150 sq ft).
We are planning a fireplace for the living/dining room.
I look forward to hearing from you!
after searching for a while among various prefabricated house manufacturers using timber frame construction, we have now ended up with an architect who is designing our house in solid construction.
He is currently drawing the plans and will have two proposals for us at the beginning of the new year – one with and one without a basement.
In the meantime, I wanted to start researching the heating options and would appreciate your advice.
Most people I know have recently chosen either a heat pump or a gas tank installed in their garden. We’re not very keen on the latter option, so gas is ruled out for us (also due to lack of sustainability).
Heat pumps seem to work well, but somehow I had the impression that heating with electricity wasn’t that reliable (I’m still thinking of my grandmother’s house with storage heaters…). As far as I understand, it is currently hardly financially worthwhile to operate a heat pump with solar panels.
I like the idea of pellet heating. I’m aware that it requires extra storage space, but if we have a basement, that shouldn’t be a problem.
But what about other options?
Can anyone share their own experiences with me?
Oh, and we are building a house with two full floors, probably around 200 m2 (2,150 sq ft).
We are planning a fireplace for the living/dining room.
I look forward to hearing from you!
I have an Ökofen Pellletronic, which requires little maintenance. Emptying the ash box once or twice a year is all it takes. Additionally, there is one inspection per year. So far, I have had this done by the manufacturer for warranty reasons; after that, I will take care of it myself. It takes about 1 hour of work.
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hampshire4 Jan 2021 12:36If so much ash accumulates that the heating system has to be shut down, it could be due to low-quality fuel, poorly adjusted combustion control, or intervals between ash removals that are too long. Removing ash from time to time is not a difficult task.