HEATING
GENERAL INFO
GENERAL INFO
You can’t live in Alaska without heat. There are many different
heating appliances and distribution systems to choose from (from
wood stoves, oil boilers, and ground source heat pumps to
hydronic, forced air, and radiant distribution). The most common
heating appliances in Fairbanks are oil-fired boilers and wood
stoves (often used as a supplemental source). Wood, oil, and coal
are the most available and common fuel sources in the Interior.
CCHRC has studied the energy efficiency, cost, and maintenance
requirements of various heating systems and is researching ways to
incorporate and expand alternative energy sources.
CCHRC
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Boilers
Certified wood stoves
Masonry heater
Boilers
GSHP
Solar thermal
Burning Wood
Alternative energy
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Consumer Guide to
Home Heating
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Ground source heat
pump and solar thermal
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Masonry heater
efficiency study
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Wood storage best
practices
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How do I burn wood cleanly and
efficient?
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How to season firewood
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Economic benefits of burning
cleanly
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How does a masonry heater
work
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Ground source heat
pumps
Heat pumps
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What is passive solar
design
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Ground source heat
pumps
Boilers
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Summer hot water
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How do boilers work?
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Understanding common boiler
vocab
Domestic Hot Water
• What are the benefits of on-
demand water heaters?
• How do tankless hot water
heaters work?
• How do I care for my home
septic system?
• Should I use a water
heater blanket?
Sizing
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How do I properly size
my heating system?
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Should I replace my
heating system?
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