Prepare a sled in the summer, and a heating system in the fall - unbreakable wisdom that THE Capital real estate agency decided to share with you. Autumn is just beginning and the hot breath of summer can still be felt in the yard, so few people think about heating, and in vain. In autumn, time flies faster than the leaves from the trees, so the merciless winter cold can catch you by surprise. Today, we decided to look into tomorrow and choose the optimal system, thanks to which you will be able to run barefoot through the rooms even with snow outside the window. Take care of your comfort now, so that anger at sky-high heating bills does not become your only source of heat this winter.
Centralized VS autonomous VS individual heating
🔥 Centralized heating
The most common system for us is widespread in most of the capital's housing estates built in the last century. The only source of heat for all networks, as a rule, is a thermal power plant. In general, the entire system consists of a boiler room, which serves as a source of heat; heat lines, i.e. networks of insulated pipelines, through which heat enters homes; the central heating point, in which the pressure in the heat pumps and temperatures are regulated; indoor equipment such as pipes and individual radiators shyly collect dust between their steel bends.
Advantages of centralized heating:
🌡️ the efficiency of the system itself, which under any conditions provides a fixed temperature to the dwelling;
🌡️ ease of use - the system works without the intervention of consumers, therefore it does not require additional actions and control;
🌡️ possibility to use alternative energy sources in parallel if necessary.
Disadvantages of centralized heating:
❄️ interruptions in the global operation of the CHP can have a negative impact on the entire system, so you may be left without heating for an indefinite period;
❄️ you have no way to control the temperature in the apartment, so even with working batteries, there are frequent scenarios when residents wrap themselves in all possible blankets at +16°C in the apartment or, on the contrary, ventilate the room around the clock and suffer from the heat more than in summer.
🔥Autonomous heating
A residential complex equipped with such a system is its own master, since it is heated not by the general infernal boiler of the CHP, but by its own power. Electric, gas or solid fuel boilers, heat pumps or solar collectors are used as individual heat sources. In such a scenario, the house independently produces a sufficient amount of heat and distributes it evenly from the first floor to the last. Thanks to this, users can set a comfortable temperature and not suffer from the arbitrariness of the CHP.
Advantages of autonomous heating:
🌡️ independence from the global system and its solutions;
🌡️ the ability to independently set an acceptable temperature;
🌡️ control of heating costs allows you to reduce consumption, and at the same time, its cost.
Disadvantages of centralized heating:
❄️ expensive system installation;
❄️ the need for regular equipment maintenance;
❄️ in the event of malfunctions, repair work can take a long time.
🔥 Individual heating
This system departs even further from the concept of "collective" and focuses on the personal comfort of each individual family. The real estate owner does not depend on centralized networks at all and can set his own rules, regardless of the opinions of even his closest neighbors. However, there is also a reverse side of independence, but we will talk about it a little later. Heating of the house with individual heating takes place at the expense of heat pumps, heaters and gas boilers.
Advantages of individual heating:
🌡️ you completely and completely control everything related to the heating of your home;
🌡️ you are no longer dependent on central systems and your dwelling is completely autonomous;
🌡️ again, it is worth mentioning the significant savings.
Disadvantages of individual heating:
❄️ high cost of equipment and its installation;
❄️ the need for regular maintenance;
❄️ in the event of a malfunction or breakdown, you will have to deal with them yourself or seek appropriate specialists.
So what to choose?
Most modern residential complexes do not leave options to their residents and unanimously choose individuality and independence. Developers agree that this type of apartment heating is not only reliable, but also more comfortable, because it allows you to manage costs and the weather at home. Smart consumption has long become the basis and appears in most components of technology"smart home system". If you are not sure, just contact us and together we will find the best one for your family a way to survive the winter.
