Think ahead, and purchase a system that fulfills your current needs as well as your future ones. And keep in mind that a good heating system increases the value of your home. The money you spend now is sure to pay off later.

Finally, determine how many rooms you want to heat at any given time. Figure this out, and you're half way to finding the heating system that's right for you.

Whole House Heating
Ducted central heating is without a doubt the most efficient way to heat your entire house. If you're using a space heater or a reverse cycle air conditioner, the cost to heat only one room is approximately R412.00 per month. But with gas ducted heating, you can heat your entire home for less than R640.00 a month (if you use zoning and high efficiency heating).

With ducted heating you never have to walk out of a warm room into a cold one. You can be watching TV while the kids are in bed, and everyone stays warm.

Move To A Warm Zone
Ducted central heating offers heating flexibility through zoning. Zoning enables you to divide your home into sections so living areas can be heated during the day and sleeping areas at night, or whatever suits you. Zoning is not only practical but economical. It can reduce your gas bill by up to 50% pa. in a typical home. So don't forget to ask about zoning when you speak to your dealer.

What is it ducted heating?
Ducted central heating comprises a central heating unit, which is connected to a series of outlets. Positioned strategically throughout your home, these outlets, or ducts, are installed either in the floor or ceiling. Installation of the heating unit depends on your house. If your house is built on a concrete slab, the unit is installed in the roof. If it has space underneath or a very low roof line, the unit is installed outside or under the floor. The ductwork, which connects the outlets to the heating unit, is neatly tucked away out of sight.

How does it work?
The heating unit draws air from inside your house into a return air grille. From here it then flows into the heater where it's warmed, and then to every room of your home via outlets, in the form of warm, gentle air.

Saving the environment and you
A household powered by electricity produces five times the amount of carbon dioxide emissions than a household running on natural gas. That's why your best option is to install an energy-efficient gas heater. You'll not only reduce carbon dioxide emissions and your contribution to the greenhouse effect but your running costs, too. So connect to gas and look for star energy ratings on heaters. The more stars, the more energy-efficient the heater, and the more money you'll save on your gas bill.

Key Points

• Warm air flows through small outlets into every room.
• Electricity produces five times the amount of carbon dioxide emissions than natural gas.
• The most effective and inexpensive way to power any heater is with natural gas.
• Ducted central heating heats your whole home.