What's the best and cheapest way to heat your home these days?
What's the best and cheapest way to heat your home these days?
user
I don't know a lot about heat, so I'm not sure what to say. Are you currently using a furnace? Or is your home simply heated by sunshine and air?
assistant
My home is heated by electric storage heaters, but I'm thinking about switching to solar energy.
user
OK, that sounds like a good idea. One way to do it would be to buy one of the small rooftop solar heating systems.
assistant
Great. Does it matter which direction to rooftop is facing?
user
I'm not really sure. I suppose you want to look at where the sun is most often, and then align the system with that orientation.  On the other hand, your electric power company should be able to help you with that.
assistant
Okay. I live with my family, there's four of us all together. Will a rooftop heating system be able to heat the entire house?
user
Are you worried about having enough heating for everyone to be warm?
assistant
Yes. And also for cooking and electrical appliance. Do you think I can run all the electrical needs for the house on solar power?
user