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A reference companion to the museum — home heating systems, the fuels and costs behind them, insulation and comfort, and heating maintenance and safety. Every entry, image, and fact is drawn from Wikipedia and Wikimedia Commons.
Heating Systems
The systems that warm a home — furnaces and boilers, heat pumps and radiators, underfloor and radiant heat, and the stoves and fireplaces of every kind.
12 entriesFuels & Costs
What it runs on and what it costs — natural gas, oil, propane, electricity and wood, plus energy efficiency, running costs, and cutting the heating bill.
12 entriesInsulation & Comfort
Keeping the heat in — insulation and weatherization, thermostats and controls, ventilation and humidity, and the comfort of a well-sealed home.
14 entriesMaintenance & Safety
Running a heating system well — servicing and troubleshooting, chimneys and flues, carbon-monoxide and fire safety, and winter home preparation.
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