If a home has radiators, what type of heating system does it use?

I am looking to buy a home and now realize that I don’t know ANYTHING when it comes to heating systems. A home I looked at recently was very nice but used radiators, I am wondering if a home like this could be converted to use a thermostat.

How much does it cost to convert heating units?

I am in the process of purchasing a 3 family home. The first and second floor have baseboards that use oil, but the third floor has those old fashioned space heaters one in the living room and master bedroom and a gas-on-gas stove that also has a heater. Because of Read more

What are the pros and cons of having two heating systems in a house?

I am looking to buy a 4000 sq ft house that has 2 heating systems in it. Each one is for half the house. What are the pros and cons of having two heaters?

Who invented the modern day air conditioning and heating systems?

As you all know it’s pretty cold lately, and most people’s houses have their heating going, and it had me thinking, who invented the modern day air duct and heating systems? I know that there had been furnaces and heating since Cleopatra’s time but not the modern ones we have Read more

What are the pros and cons of radiant heating in a home?

A house we are considering to purchase has radiant heating. I’ve never seen it before and am wondering if it is a reason to pass on this house. I read up on how it works, but have not found any info on how it compares to other heating systems such Read more

What's the best heating system to install in this house?

We are considering purchasing a home that has no conventional heating system and no basement. It was originally a hunter’s cabin that was added onto over the years. It’s a very interesting home with lots of great features and a LOT of land, but it basically has no heating system Read more