centralized heating
One furnace, everywhere
Centralized heating is a system that warms an entire building from a single source—typically a furnace or boiler—distributing heat through ducts, pipes, or radiators.
The term contrasts with space heaters or fireplaces that warm only individual rooms.
Also called central heating: The old house finally got centralized heating installed.
- natural gasSubterranean hydrocarbon fuel
- forced airHeating distributed by fans
- furnaceEnclosed heat-producing structure
- pilot lightContinuous ignition source
- boilerWater-heating vessel
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centralized heatingspace heaters
Portable electric warming devices
portable heaters · baseboard heaters · wood stove · fireplace · wood stoves
centralized heatingcentral air conditioning
Ducted system cooling entire building
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