Best heating option?

[snichols]

Hi all,

We are about to renovate. The house currently has an old oil heater which we want to replace. I imagine gas ducted heating would be expensive to install, so just thinking about other options.

I know those electric panels are super expensive to run, so don’t want to go down that path. I like the look of some of the gas fireplace units but they are very expensive. I’ve also had people say that a split-system is now cheaper to run, as the gas price keeps going up. Getting confused now! Any help most welcome.

[Kermit]

@akby18,

I would think that most people would go for polished concrete or tiles. Timber isn't a great idea as the boards would lose their moisture and warp. Also, the thermal transfer from the heated slab is not as good as tiles. But you could get a timber-look tile or a laminate. I'm sure any reputable hydronic installer would be able to give you good advice.