What’s the deal with ducted heating?
Ducted natural gas central heating is fast, taking your whole house from cold to cosy in super-quick speed. So how does it work?
Ducted central heating systems deliver warm air through a series of outlets or ducts positioned strategically throughout your home, usually in the floor or ceiling. Powered by a gas-fired burner unit that can be safely installed in the roof, under the floor or externally, burners are specifically designed to ensure efficient transfer of heat.
Feel the power and take control
Get outstanding control at your fingertips with the option of zoning different areas of your home to enable individual temperature settings. Programme rooms to turn on and off whenever you want, like just before you wake in the morning so there’s no chilly dash to jump in a hot shower.
Some systems can be controlled via your smartphone for even more convenience – on the evening commute flick your heating on 10 minutes before you get home and open the door to all-over toasty warmth.
For your health and wealth
Another great benefit is that gas central heating combats dampness as well as the cold. Your heating system can deliver up to five complete air changes an hour – offering benefits for sufferers of asthma and other respiratory illnesses.
So what are the costs? You might be surprised how affordable it is to buy and install central gas heating to heat your whole home. System start at around $6,000 depending on your house size and how many outlets you’ll need. A gasfitter will correctly size a central heating system for your house in the most efficient and cost- effective way.
You really can’t compare this to a single heat pump which can heat a single room or small area of your home. You’d need at least a couple of heat pumps and still wouldn’t achieve the all-over warmth of ducted central heating. There are options for a whole house ducted heat pump system, but the cost of this can be substantially more than gas-powered central heating.
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Heating accounts for around one third of your energy bill, so choosing the right system is important. You want heating at home that won’t add moisture, but will keep you warm, dry and comfortable. Natural gas heating feels better all over, with tons of different options to suit any home. Connect to gas today to experience great gas heating.
You’ll love the convenience and ambience of gas flame-effect fires. They come in a huge array of good-looking designs, and give you quick and convenient warmth at the push of a button.
Embrace the power of natural gas in your kitchen and become the culinary guru you’ve always dreamed of being. Gas hobs are fast, hot, and precise. Cook at low temperatures for the perfect melted chocolate, or crank it up instantly to sear a succulent steak.
Economical and fast, flued natural gas space heaters are great for making living rooms, hallways and bedrooms nice and cosy in a compact space. They’re a great alternative to a heat pump, and are easy on your wallet and your health.
Heating accounts for around one third of your energy bill, so choosing the right system is important. You want heating at home that won’t add moisture, but will keep you warm, dry and comfortable. Natural gas heating feels better all over, with tons of different options to suit any home. Connect to gas today to experience great gas heating.
You’ll love the convenience and ambience of gas flame-effect fires. They come in a huge array of good-looking designs, and give you quick and convenient warmth at the push of a button.
If you’ve lived in or visited Europe you’ll be familiar with the snug, radiant warmth of radiator central heating and the comfort of underfloor heating.
Powered by a natural gas boiler, radiators and underfloor heating are a really efficient way to heat your home. Choose a combi boiler to heat your water also and make extra savings.
Watch a video of David and Leone’s gas story; it’s pretty powerful. After a devastating blaze started by a wood burner fire destroyed their family home, they rebuilt it with gas heating.
Hear how much easier their life is now they have natural gas powering their heating, hot water and cooking at home.
Use our hot water cost comparison tool to compare different options for heating the water at your place.
Compare natural gas, electricity, LPG and solar hot water systems. It only takes a few minutes to calculate
Natural gas hot water systems' comfort, control and cost benefits are a perfect fit for a busy young family. Take a look at Quinn and Victoria's gas story, including the cost savings natural gas has given their family.
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The shower is Steph’s happy place, and with an active family, having hot water for showers and the washing machine is a necessity. Hear about Steph’s gas water heating story and why she thinks switching to natural gas is a no-brainer.
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Are you looking to harness the sun's power to electrify your place but concerned about what happens when it’s dark, cloudy, or rainy? Ensure you have natural gas available as a backup. Many gas continuous hot water systems are even solar compatible.
You’ll love your bathroom more with gas water heating. Choose from either a gas cylinder or gas continuous flow. The main benefit of choosing a gas hot water cylinder is that many models will still work in the middle of a power cut.
Natural gas continuous flow water heating is often called instant hot water or infinity hot water. Switching to gas continuous is a powerful and practical home improvement that doesn’t need a big budget.
The majority of Kiwis connecting to natural gas choose a continuous flow hot water system for their home.
Embrace the power of natural gas in your kitchen and become the culinary guru you’ve always dreamed of being. Gas hobs are fast, hot, and precise. Cook at low temperatures for the perfect melted chocolate, or crank it up instantly to sear a succulent steak. Gas for a new-build kitchen is a great way to add value to your home.
When renovating or building a new home, choosing a heating solution is a top priority. Home living is easy with a natural gas home. While building new is the perfect time to scope gas connection for a new house, the great news for renovators is that it is very achievable to retrofit a heating solution into your existing home – even central heating, which warms each room in your home.
Talk to many New Zealanders building new or renovating their homes and you’ll find natural gas is a priority in their plans. It makes sense to include natural gas in your plans from the very start. Working from a blank canvas makes it a lot easier to incorporate pipework, ducting and the most efficient and effective layout and design.
Watch a video of David and Leone’s gas story, it’s pretty powerful. They rebuilt after a devastating blaze started by a wood burner fire destroyed their family home.
Hear how much easier their life is now they have natural gas powering their heating, hot water and cooking at home.
