Heating Systems - Page 8 of 9

Ground-source heat pumps rely on buried water loops to heat and cool efficiently and economically.

Q: In recent Q&A items, Mark Eatherton has addressed the issue of venting high-efficiency boilers into masonry chimneys. But I’ve noticed that when a gas furnace in my area is being…

Q: Mark Eatherton’s response about venting high-efficiency boilers into masonry chimneys begs the question of what to do with the acidic condensate that is produced by these boilers. If the gases spell…

Q: My house had a high-efficiency boiler vented into a conventional masonry chimney. I have had tremendous efflorescence problems with the chimney ever since. Other chimneys in the house that vent…

You don't want the noise and dust associated with furnaces; you want the comfort of radiant heat. Here are some options for heating the water and getting it to your floors.

A little easy-to-assemble trim dresses up these homely metal heaters.

You'll save money and stay more comfortable by matching the heating system to your climate, your house and your needs.

Q: I’m finishing my basement and was wondering about installing radiant heat in the ceiling. Can I let copper tubing rest on top of the drywall for heat transfer, or does the…

Concrete slabs, thin slabs, and metal plates offer different ways of routing radiant heat underneath every floor in the home.

Q: My garage is used primarily for antique-auto restoration, but its blacktop floor is so soft that on a hot day a bicycle kickstand will sink into the floor and the…