Some use their holiday homes often and for longer periods. Others only spend a few occasional weekends and summer weeks in the accommodation. The choice of heating should of course be adapted to how great the need for heat is. In addition, the heating system must work well with the holiday home's specific conditions and the climate conditions that prevail in the place where the house is located. Some methods of heating are of course more beneficial in holiday homes than others. In this...
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Energy grants for detached houses: Focus on pellet boilers, pellet burners, and pellet stoves.
The Swedish government has recently issued a regulation on grants for energy efficiency in detached houses. This regulation is particularly relevant for owners of detached houses who are considering upgrading their heating systems to more energy-efficient solutions, such as pellet boilers, pellet burners, and pellet stoves.
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Wood stove in the kitchen: Choice of stove and installation
Few things can enhance the coziness in the kitchen like the warmth, sound, and scent from a wood-burning stove. Furthermore, a wood stove can be practical during power outages and cold snaps, and can be great for certain types of cooking and baking. However, there are many uncertainties regarding the regulations for installing wood stoves in kitchens. In this blog post, we've gathered information about the benefits of wood stoves, the differences between old and modern wood stoves,...
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Use your ROT deduction to install a pellet boiler
The benefits of a pellet boiler are numerous. In the long run, it's a heat source that can help reduce energy costs and contribute to a more sustainable energy consumption. It's also appreciated by many because a pellet boiler is easy to maintain. However, the installation of the pellet boiler itself may require a certain budget allocation. But, don't forget that you can use the ROT deduction to offset parts of the installation cost!
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How does a pellet stove work?
Pellet stoves are becoming increasingly popular. It's not surprising, as they are described as an efficient, sustainable, and cost-effective solution for heating homes. But how does a pellet stove actually work? You can learn more about it here!
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New rules for the installation of stoves - what about 2024?
In recent years, new rules and laws regarding stoves and wood-burning stoves have been discussed. Boverket issued new directives in 2019 regarding what applies when you burn and want to install. Since 2020 and onwards, minor changes have been made continuously in parts of the new rules. So, what are the new rules that apply now? Here we go through the basics of the new rules and how they affect you if you want to install wood burning, wood stove, or a fireplace.
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Which pellet stove to choose: the best one for every need
When choosing a pellet stove, many factors need to be considered, some of which are highly specific and technical. Therefore, it is important, in addition to aesthetic criteria or assessments based on price or product's technical equipment, to rely on expert and qualified personnel to help navigate the choice of the right purchase.
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Pellet stove power: how many kW are needed?
How many kW are needed to heat one or more rooms in the house? Let's find out how to calculate the heat output for a pellet stove based on your needs.
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Contribution to the energy efficiency of single-family houses: This means the government's new proposal
As a result of recent years' gas and electricity prices, many homeowners have already switched to more durable and less price-sensitive heating systems. However, there are many who still struggle with expensive and outdated heat sources. With the new proposal for grants for the energy efficiency of single-family homes, the government wants more people to be able to afford the necessary conversions and thus reduce households' dependence on electricity and gas. In this text, we will go into...
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How much does it cost to install water-borne heating?
Waterborne heating has traditionally been a heating system for apartment buildings and villas in cities where there was access to district heating. But in line with rising energy prices and greater environmental awareness, even villa owners with burning heat sources and direct electricity have realized the advantages of water-borne heating elements. With today's electricity prices, a waterborne heating system is a good investment that pays for itself quickly and increases the value of your...
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House heating - Which system should I choose?
When choosing a system for heating your house, several factors must be considered. One of these is the age of the house, but of course also which heating system is currently in place and what your energy consumption looks like. You always need to make an overall assessment of water heating, ventilation and heating. Below we will go through four Swedish houses from different eras and explain what their heating systems usually look like. We will then make suggestions for alternative heating...
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The cheapest heating system – How to find the right system for your home
Which heating system is the cheapest is a question that many people want answered. Electricity prices continue to rise and the previously so popular oil is both an expensive and not particularly environmentally friendly heating method. In times when not only the price of heating, but also of several other everyday expenses are skyrocketing, we want to reduce costs as much as possible. You can do that by finding the cheapest heating system. But which system actually gives the lowest energy...