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John Smith brings over 10 years of experience testing and reviewing all kinds of heaters for homes and businesses. He is passionate about helping people find the perfect heater to suit their needs and budget. When he’s not researching the latest heater models and technology, John enjoys DIY projects around the house, camping, and spending time with his family. As the founder and lead reviewer at HeaterAdvisor.com, John takes pride in providing readers with unbiased, comprehensive information so they can make informed decisions for their heating needs.

Frequently Asked Heating Questions

For an open concept space, radiant floor heating systems work well to evenly distribute warmth across a large area.

Set your thermostat lower when away from home, insulate walls and attics, seal air leaks around windows/doors, and invest in a programmable or smart thermostat to control heating more efficiently.

Gas furnaces need annual inspections and cleaning, replacing air filters monthly, and having a professional technician inspect the flue pipe, burners, and other components periodically.

Wall heaters are more permanent and heat an entire room evenly. Portable space heaters only heat the area immediately surrounding them, so work best as a supplemental heat source.

With proper maintenance, a new high-efficiency oil furnace should last approximately 15-20 years. Older oil furnaces may last 10-15 years.

Clues include frequent repairs needed, rising energy bills, uneven heating, strange smells/noises, cracked heat exchanger, and a furnace over 15-20 years old.

Yes, a properly-sized and EPA-certified wood stove can effectively serve as a primary heating system given an adequate wood supply and home layout suited for wood heat.

The average cost to install a new gas furnace is $3,000-$6,000 depending on the unit size, any ductwork needed, and additional installation factors. Get multiple quotes for the best deal.

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