A heat transfer system is a simple and efficient way to move excess heat from one area of your home to other rooms. By using ceiling-mounted ducts and a quiet fan, warm air from a room containing a woodburner or other solid-fuel heater can be distributed throughout the house, helping create a more comfortable and even temperature.When a woodburner is producing more heat than is needed in the main living area, a heat transfer system redirects that excess warmth to bedrooms, hallways and other colder areas of the home.These systems are designed to redistribute heat rather than ventilate your home, so they are not a dedicated solution for condensation or dampness. However, they can be an effective and economical way to improve heat distribution and reduce the need for additional electric heaters.Heat transfer systems are particularly well suited to homes where a woodburner is the main heat source. They are generally less suitable where a heat pump is already providing the primary heating.
The system draws warm air from the room where the heat source is located and transfers it through insulated, acoustic ducting to other rooms via ceiling outlets. This allows you to make use of heat that would otherwise remain concentrated in one part of the house.
A digital thermostat and controller monitor the temperature in the source room. The system only starts operating when the room reaches your chosen temperature, helping ensure that the main living area remains comfortably warm while excess heat is transferred elsewhere.
Heat transfer systems are designed to operate quietly and efficiently. The in-line fan uses very little electricity — typically around the same amount of power as a 100-watt light bulb — making the system inexpensive to run.
They can be installed in both new and existing homes and offer a practical way to improve heating efficiency without major changes to your existing heating system.
A Summer-Vent extension kit can also be added to your heat transfer system. During warmer weather, this option allows cooler outside air to be drawn into the home through an external inlet installed beneath the soffit.
The incoming air is filtered through a high-efficiency F7 filter before being distributed around the house through the existing ductwork. The summer ventilation function is operated using a standard wall switch.
If your fire or heater is generating excess heat in one room while other areas of your home remain cold, a heat transfer system could be an effective solution. It helps spread the warmth you are already producing, improving comfort throughout your home while keeping running costs low.