Ducted central heating comprises a central heating unit, which is connected to a series of outlets. Positioned strategically throughout your home, these outlets, or ducts, are installed either in the floor or ceiling.
Installation of the heating unit depends on your house. If your house is built on a concrete slab, the unit is installed in the roof. If it has space underneath or a very low roof line, the unit is installed outside or under the floor. The ductwork, which connects the outlets to the heating unit, is neatly tucked away out of sight.

Stop before you shop

Heating is a long term investment so before you even begin looking at heating systems, there are a few things you should consider. For instance, how will future lifestyle changes affect your heating needs?

Think ahead, and purchase a system that fulfills your current needs as well as your future ones. And keep in mind that a good heating system increases the value of your home. The money you spend now is sure to pay off later.

Finally, determine how many rooms you want to heat at any given time. Figure this out, and you're half way to finding the heating system that's right for you.

KEY POINTS

• Warm air flows through small outlets into every room.
• Electricity produces five times the amount of carbon dioxide emissions than natural gas. (read our Disclaimer)
• The most eftective and inexpensive way to power any heater is with natural gas.
• Ducted central heating heats your whole home.
• Heating is a long term investment. So buy a system that suits your lifestyle.
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How does it work?

The heating unit draws air from inside your house into a return air grille. From here it then flows into the heater where it's warmed, and then to every room of your home via outlets, in the form of warm, gentle air.

Saving the environment, and you!

A household powered by electricity produces five times the amount of carbon dioxide emissions than a household running on natural gas. That's why your best option is to install an energy-efficient gas heater. You'll not only reduce carbon dioxide emissions and your contribution to the greenhouse effect but your running costs, too. So connect to gas and look for star energy ratings on heaters. The more stars, the more energy efficient the heater, and the more money you'll save on your gas bill.

Move to a warm zone.

Ducted central heating offers heating flexibility through zoning. Zoning enables you to divide your home into sections so living areas can be heated during the day and sleeping areas at night, or whatever suits you. Zoning is not only practical but economical.