Property Resource
A list describing the heating features of the property.6/17/2021| Standard Value | Definition | Usage |
|---|---|---|
| Active Solar | Active solar heating systems use solar energy to heat a fluid - either liquid or air - and then transfer the solar heat directly to the interior... | 10% |
| Baseboard | Baseboard heating utilizes convection; as cold air drops from the window, it enters the baseboard heating unit where the air is warmed by heating... | 69% |
| Ceiling | A heating unit that is installed into or upon the surface of the ceiling. | 14% |
| Central | A system where heat is generated in one or more locations in the structure and distributed throughout the structure. The term "central" is commonly... | 47% |
| Coal | The heating system uses coal as its fuel to generate heat. | 17% |
| Coal Stove | A coal-burning stove that is used for heat. | 3% |
| Common | The property uses a common heating system shared by multiple units. | 6% |
| Dual Fuel | The property includes a dual fuel or hybrid system, which contains both an electric heat pump and a furnace with another fuel source such as natural... | 2% |
| Ductless | The heating system does not have ducting like that found in forced-air systems. | 25% |
| Electric | The heating system utilizes electricity and heating elements such as coils or fins to generate heat. | 74% |
| Electronic Air Filter | An HVAC device that electronically removes contaminants from the air. | 1% |
| ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment | The heating system is ENERGY STAR qualified. Specific performance information must be determined by review of the actual unit. | 11% |
| ENERGY STAR/ACCA RSI Qualified Installation | The heating system installation was done by a qualified ENERGY STAR or ACCA RSI contractor. | 3% |
| Exhaust Fan | The property has an exhaust fan. | 4% |
| Fireplace Insert | The property has a fireplace insert for generating heat. | 7% |
| Fireplace(s) | The property has one or more fireplaces used to generate heat. | 17% |
| Floor Furnace | The property has a radiant heating system that is mounted into the floor and distributes heat via convection. | 34% |
| Forced Air | The property has a forced air system, typically via ducting throughout the structure. | 47% |
| Geothermal | A geothermal heating system, also known as a ground source heat pump, transfers heat from below ground into the structure. | 45% |
| Gravity | A gravity heating system, also known as an octopus furnace, is typically a ducted system that doesn't use a fan but rather is designed to allow the... | 32% |
| Heat Pump | A system that exchanges heat between a warm and cool space. The heat exchange is done between the dwelling and another air space, like outdoors, or a... | 59% |
| Hot Water | The heating system uses a boiler and pipes to deliver hot water to radiators throughout the dwelling. | 41% |
| Humidity Control | The heating system has humidity control. | 8% |
| Kerosene | The heating system uses kerosene as its fuel to generate heat. | 8% |
| Mini Split | A type of HVAC system that can heat and cool spaces without the use of ductwork. The system typically consists of an outdoor compressor/condenser and... | 2% |
| Multiple Heating Units | The property includes multiple heating units such as furnaces or heat pumps. | — |
| Natural Gas | The heating system uses natural gas as its fuel to generate heat. | 46% |
| None | The property does not have a heating system. | 77% |
| Office Area Only | The property has heating in the office area only | 2% |
| Oil | The heating system uses oil as its fuel to generate heat. | 49% |
| Other | The property has a heating system or features that are not included on this list. | 65% |
| Passive Solar | Passive solar is a building design where the walls, windows, floors, etc., are made to collect heat and warm the dwelling. | 13% |
| Pellet Stove | The property has a stove that burns compressed wood or biomass pellets to generate heat. | 13% |
| Propane | The heating system uses propane as its fuel to generate heat. | 64% |
| Propane Stove | The property has a stove that burns propane to generate heat. | 4% |
| Radiant | The heating system uses radiators to release heat within the dwelling. The heat is typically delivered to the radiator(s) by water/steam or... | 58% |
| Radiant Ceiling | The radiant heating element(s) are located in the ceiling. | 6% |
| Radiant Floor | The radiant heating element(s) are located in the floor. | 19% |
| See Remarks | See the remarks fields for additional information about the heating system included with the property. | 19% |
| Separate Meters | The heating system has multiple units and/or is zoned with separate meters for each zone/unit. | 8% |
| Solar | The property has a heating system or method that uses an unspecified type of solar heating. | 59% |
| Space Heater | The property comes with a stand-alone space heater. | 44% |
| Steam | The heating system uses a boiler and pipes to deliver hot water to radiators throughout the dwelling. | 38% |
| Varies by Unit | The type of heating or heating features vary from unit to unit. | 8% |
| Wall Furnace | Typically a ductless system that is built into a wall to deliver to the room in which it's installed. | 36% |
| Wood | The heating system uses wood as its fuel to generate heat. | 43% |
| Wood Stove | The property has a stove that burns wood to generate heat. | 29% |
| Zoned | The heating system is zoned, allowing for independent control of two or more parts of the structure. | 49% |