The approach of winter brings a chill to homeowners. The very statement Winter Is Coming’ can be equated to the many hundreds of dollars that will be spent towards heating our homes. According to Department of Energy, heating and cooling account for 56% of the energy use in a typical American home.

In most parts of the country, a considerable amount of money is spent on space heating systems. According to a study by Energy Department, it accounts for 45% of total energy bills in an average U.S home. The nature of heating system can have a large impact on the overall energy costs and on comfort as well.