Purchasing a new heating source can be an expensive outlay, so making the right choice is very important. Abode offers a free no obligation home heating assessment of your property. The following comparisons of cost, type of fuel and features, may assist you with the decision.
Cost
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Fuel
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Woodburner
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Heat Pump
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Pellet Fire
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Gas
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- Wood is a sustainable resource.
- Is carbon neutral.
- Requires seasoning, carting and cutting.
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- As an electrical form of heating a heat pump is the most efficient appliance available.
- Electricity is readily available.
- Is semi-renewable.
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- Pellets are a sustainable resource.
- Are carbon neutral.
- Are made from a by-product of forestry.
- Usually come in 20Kg bags.
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- Gas is available in line or bottle form.
- Is non renewable.
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Features
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Woodburner
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Heat Pump
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Pellet Fire
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Gas
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- Heat and ambience of the flame.
- Can heat the whole home.
- Doesn’t require electricity.
- Freestanding fires can be cooked on.
- Wetback capable.
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- Instant heat.
- Programmable.
- Has a thermostat to regulate heat.
- Great in rental properties
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- Instant heat.
- Ambience of the flame.
- Can heat the whole home.
- Has a thermostat to regulate heat.
- Freestanding fires can be cooked on.
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- Instant heat.
- Ambience of the flame.
- Has a thermostat to regulate heat.
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