Question: what are the different types of heating systems used in a home?
Answer: Furnaces. The majority of North American households depend on a central furnace to provide heat. ...  Boilers. Boilers are special-purpose water heaters. ...  Heat Pumps. ...  Gas-Fired Space Heaters. ...  Unvented Gas-Fired Heaters: A Bad Idea. ...  Electric Space Heaters. ...  Wood-Burning and Pellet Stoves. ...  Fireplaces.