How do you decide which of the many heating systems available is the best for your home? Do you really want to tear up your floorboards to lay out ducts for a new heating system? Or would you prefer to have a more efficient hot water radiator installed at a less cost? If you are remodeling your home then maybe it is the best time to install your in-floor heating. Whatever your requirement and budget, here’s a comparison of some of the most popular heating systems available to help you make your decision. Forced Air Systems These are common in American households. Fuel – this can be natural gas, propane, oil or even an element in an electric furnace – heats the air. If you’re eco-conscious then you can use wood pellets or biomass fuel to run your furnace. When the system’s thermometer suggests that the air inside your home is too cold, a blower blows warm air into your home through vents and ducts. Heat pumps can also enhance the heating capacity of the system. This system has many advantages. You can program thermostats to suit your requirements. You can have central air conditioning and humidifiers along with the forced air system. However, the filter must be replaced from time to time and can let in spores and other allergens that may cause problems if you have asthmatics in your family. Not the system to install in a home with the floors already laid – unless you don’t mind the cost of laying ducts throughout your home. Hot Water Systems Radiators are common in European homes. Hot water pipes carry heat to various parts of the home. Boilers may be heated with traditional fuel or green fuel as desired. For that additional energy...