New-York tribune., 1921-03-27
By w. r. Eaton

! OF Richardson e Roynton Company
The heating system determines the
value of the housc-its value or liy-
ing, it's value as permanent invest
ment and it's value for selling if it
ever is to be sold. The worst mistake
that house owner can make is to
"skimp" on this essential. ~
A good system does not mean an ex-
travagant system. 1t means only the
prudent avoidance of the cheapness
which saddles the home with an made
quate heating plant and entail endless
coal which would more than pay for
good system
The real cost of comfort is in the
Overhead the cost of daily opera
ton. Dirt, repairs and wasted time
alone are important items in this cost.
but the big cost. that is noticeable
daily, is the drain on money caused by
the fuel consumption. There is moth
ing that causes more bitter regret than
mistake in selecting heating sys-
tenn. 1t is mistake that never ceases
it; and grave feature of it is that it
is almost impossible to remedy it ex-
cept at considerable expense.
The right heating system is one that
does not cost a single dollar more than
is absolutely necessary to give com
pletc service.
Four Systems to Choose From
There are four sound methods of
heating: Warm air, steam, vapor-
vacuum and hot water
Each has it's own decided merits and
adaptations for specific conditions. The
best is the one that is best for the
particular individual case.
The initial cost of warm air is the
smallest of all systems. Warm air
provides healthful heat, for it op-
culation of fresh, warmed air. It is
adjustable to mild or severe weather.
1T is adapted to the usual house. It's
cost of operation is. low. 1t is eco
nomical of fuel and economical of re-
pairs.
Initial cost Of steam heat is more
than for warm air installation. but is
less than for other water systems. The
pressure and temperature necessary to
create steam make it a powerfully
driven heat. 1t will heat the usual
building and it will heat whole group
of buildings.
Vapor-yacuum- pressure Is the happy
medium between steam and hot water.
L is adapted to any type. of house.
1t consumes less coal than either. 1t
is distinguished by the accuracy and
ease with which Il can be controlled,
and thus is equally effective in severe.
changeable and mild weather.
Hot water heating requires larger
pipes and radiators than steam. This
makes greater first cost, but as
sures a comfortable amount Of warmth
at all times. 1t operates with little at
tention and its whole equipment is
very durable 1t is eminent for econ
cmy in fuel. 1t will provide for any
number Of rooms.
Advantages of Warm Air
Because warm air heating draws tho
fresh air continually, day and night.
from outside, this form of heating Is
supreme for hygiene In a good sys-
tenn the air is not only renewed all the
time, but it is kept in circulation. and
modern sanitary science recognizes
that circulation is equally important
with freshness. 1t has been dcmoys-
strated that air which Is Quite pure.
but stagnant. is almost as lacking in
healthful quality as vit;ated air.
The warm air system Of heating is
perfect for ventilation. because II s.
not only steady, but II is accomulished
without drafts and without the chills
tnat ensue from admitting outer air di-
rectiy through windows or other open
lngs. Another advantage is that the
warm air system provides means for
bringing the fresh air into .the house
in pure condition.
The air Is properly moistened BY