Ductwork has also greatly improved over the years and is more energy-efficient than it was before.
During the holidays I visited my grandparents and the best part about being there other than spending time with them is riding the horses. One cold afternoon while I was going through books in their mini library, I came across a book on heating technology. The author of the book is a certified HVAC tech who had a wealth of experience of more than fifty years. He lays down the evolution of heating equipment and systems within the heating industry. It is hard to imagine that a steam furnace was once a popular heating option, not to mention that some were powered by burning wood. Some of the old heating devices were very noisy, not to mention that it was hard to achieve the desired temperature because they did not have the kind of temperature regulators like we do now. In today’s world, you can easily program your desired temperature settings or better yet a smart and digital thermostat can ‘learn’ your temperature preferences at different times and program itself. The strides in technology have made it possible to achieve geothermal heating for our homes. A geo heat pump can be installed in a home if it has enough space to lay the ground loop systems. Ductwork has also greatly improved over the years and is more energy-efficient than it was before. With ducts, it’s inevitable to have duct sealing to ensure that no cooling or heat is lost. The new units are more energy-efficient and heating maintenance and heating repair have been made easier for the HVAC serviceman because the units are less bulky and there are more specialised tools for the job. Nowadays you can easily call a heating dealer and get home services without leaving the comfort of your home.