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Turn Up the Heat

JANUARY 29, 2009

It's that time of year when indoor warmth is the nicest of thoughts.

New Yorkers spend over half a year thinking of our apartments as a haven of warmth in a cold world–we want to make sure our heat is up to par.

The most luxurious heating systems are offered as perks in the best new developments. The standard heating system in better residential buildings has traditionally been central heat. Heat is distributed with forced air through vents located throughout the building and apartments. An advantage: The building's air conditioning can be distributed through the same system in summer months.

Another heating term used in better residences is zone heat. This means that the heating can be controlled in each unit by "zone." Zone heat is more energy-efficient, and usually allows rooms to heat up more slowly. Radiant ceiling or floor heat is a type of zone heating. It utilizes ducts for heated air or water beneath a floor or above a ceiling. An advantage is that it distributes heat more evenly throughout a room. Newer, high-end buildings often feature radiant underfloor heat systems like NuHeat in bathrooms, using heated flooring mats. It's expensive to install, but you'll appreciate the heat radiating through your floor tiles after your 6 am shower.

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