The Furnace-Free House in Vermont - Discussion reported in Environmental Building News about designing a house that uses alternate forms of energy.HVAC Recalls - List of recall notices concerning heating appliances, from SafetyAlert.com.
Weathering the High Cost of Heating Your Home - Federal Trade Commission issues consumer alert on how to keep heating costs down; from SafetyAlerts.com.
Furnace Safety Issues - A list of safety concerns and inspection points, put out by a Dallas, Texas heating company, but some of the points made are applicable anywhere.
Why Buy Energy Efficient Furnaces/Boilers? - United States Dept. of Energy's Office of Codes and Standards lists appliances and their energy efficiency and cost of operation.
Why Buy Energy Efficient Heat Pumps? - United States Dept. of Energy's Office of Codes and Standards lists appliances and their energy efficiency and cost of operation.
Dual Heating Mix - An article about the benefits of using radiant floor and forced air heating in an industrial setting; posted by a company that installs such systems.
All About Home - Mechanical Tips - Advice from experts on heating systems, ventilation, steam heating, forced air and hot air furnaces, thermostats, oil and gas burners.
Radiant Floor Heating - An article in Backwoods Home Magazine by Michael Hackleman, explaining what radiant floor heating is; includes diagrams.
Solar, Wind, and Water - Backwoods Home Magazine article that explores independent means of heating systems.
Trane - Home Comfort Institute - Consumer information and tips on gas furnaces, heat pumps, programmable thermostats, air cleaners, and how to hire a heating contractor; from Trane, a manufacturer.
Canadian Western Mechanical - Consumer information and advice on selection, installation, and repair from sales company.
Energy Savers: Heating and Cooling - An article by the U.S. Dept. of Energy on how to save money and energy with heating systems and accessories.
Energy Savers: Your Home's Energy Use - Money saving tips from the U.S. Dept. of Energy.
Solarwall - Environmental Building News reports on solar walls, preheating incoming air that doesn't require glazing or any other high-maintenance parts.
Epinions: Space Heaters - Consumer-generated reviews, buying tips and advice, ratings, price information, and searchable in a variety of ways from price to product type.
The Masonry Heater Association Library - Articles about aspects of masonry heating, including energy ratings, risks, carbon monoxide dangers, all about woodsmoke, how to buy and install a wood-burning appliance.
Radiant Heat Systems - An enthusiastic evaluation, but still somewhat informative article, of the comforts of radiant heat posted by a company that installs them.
Residential Gas Heating Systems, Video# SV385 - This program explores the various types of heating systems, their components, and how they operate; produced by and can be ordered at nominal cost from Kansas State University.
HowStuffWorks: Heat Pump - How does a heat pump work?
Good Housekeeping Institute: Space Heaters - An interactive guide to help you choose the right space heater for your needs.
ACDoctor.com: Heating Equipment Information - Information on buying and maintaining heating equipment systems.
