Public concerns about the pollution produced from wood burning stove have largely been met with the new, efficient stoves that emit much less smoke than previous models. These EPA-certified stoves also direct heat better, improve air quality and are designed to make chimney fires a thing of the past.
There are several styles of wood stoves on the market. Consumers can choose from natural cast iron or plate steel, or they can have painted or enamel-coated finishes that match the home's decor.
Smaller homes are cheaper to heat than larger ones, but floor plans will play into this as well. Paying for a geothermal heating system in a newly built home will, of course, take less time than one that has been retrofitted into an existing home because of the additional work that it takes to fit a system into an existing home.
A thermostat timer is a great way to keep your home at a comfortable temperature while you're there, but at a lower temperature while you're away. When at work, on errands or on vacation, make sure you turn down the heat; no sense in heating your home when there's no one there to appreciate it.
Corn is another common fuel for biomass stoves. The dried corn that is used in a heating stove is basically the same type that is used to feed livestock and is cleaned to remove debris that would clog your fuel intake system.
There is a wide range of brands for gas furnaces - basically, they all offer similar features, capabilities, and efficiencies. If you buy a gas furnace, ensure that the furnace is the right size to heat your home. It should be large enough to heat your home but not so large that it cycles on and off frequently, wearing out the components and wasting energy.
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