Hinds Home Heating Systems

Types of Residential Heating Systems

There are several types of systems used to provide heat in a home, and within each broad type, there are many variations. Some heating systems share components with the home's cooling equipment, and the term HVAC (heating, ventilation, and cooling) is used to describe the overall climate control system in a home.

No matter what system is used, the purpose of all heating appliances is to tap the thermal energy from a fuel source and transfer it to living spaces to maintain a comfortable ambient temperature. Within this general definition, a wide range of fuels and mechanical systems are used to accomplish the task. Some homes may even combine several different systems.