MICO22-1005369071 Mico Heating Cooling Ventilation Catalogue 2023 LR - Flipbook - Page 5
Choosing the right heating
solution for your home
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MEASURE THE SPACE YOU ARE TRYING TO HEAT
To determine the space you need to heat, measure the length (L),
width (W) and height (H) of your space.
L x W x H = Room Size
Eg. 5m x 3m x 2.4m = 36m3
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L
USE THE CHART TO DETERMINE
YOUR REQUIRED HEATING OUTPUT
Required Heating Output in Kilowatts
Room size
in cubic metres
15M3
KEY
1.1kW
0.5kW
2.1kW
1.1kW
45M3
3.2kW
1.6kW
60M3
4.2kW
2.1kW
5.1kW
2.6kW
6.3kW
3.2kW
3
30M
Poorly Insulated/Cold Climate
Well Insulated/Warm Climate
75M
PLEASE NOTE: HEATING OUTPUT IS A GUIDE
ONLY. PLEASE TALK TO OUR HEATING
CONSULTANTS FOR MORE INFORMATION.
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3
90M3
3
105M
7.4kW
3.7kW
120M3
8.4kW
4.2kW
CHOOSE THE RIGHT SOLUTION FOR YOUR HOME
GAS HEATING
HEAT PUMP
WOOD BURNER
CENTRAL HEATING
UP TO 9KW
UP TO 10KW
UP TO 30KW
UP TO 35KW
PROS:
PROS:
PROS:
PROS:
Fast and responsive
Good space saving
options available
Cleaner low emission
options
Ignition at the push
of a button
Aesthetic options
More efficient than other
electric heaters
Greater heat range
8kW–30kW
Programmable timer &
thermostatically controlled
Programmable
thermostatic options
Cheapest source of
heating available
Zone control options
available on many brands
Some models provide
air filtration
Heats a larger area at a
consistent rate
Wi-Fi options on
selected models
Provides heat in a
power cut
Forced air systems can be
a discrete way of heating
your home
Will provide cooling
in summer
Provides cooking option in
a power cut
Can help to reduce
condensation and moisture
CONS:
CONS:
CONS:
CONS:
Can be expensive to install
Un-flued solutions
produce moisture
Less efficient when outside
temperature drops
Larger fires require
more space
Generally only heat
one room
Comparatively more
expensive to install
More time/work required
for wood
Subject to gas type
availability
Can be noisy (particularly
for neighbours)
Dry storage required for
fuel/wood
Forced air systems can
increase allergies from air
movement
Requires suitable
ventilation
Must be installed by a
qualified installer
Some authorities
restrict use
Radiator systems can be
invasive of room space
Completely reliant on
electricity supply
Council consent required
for installation
Can be expensive to run
if your house isn’t well
insulated
Ash removal required
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