Heating for a house or flat: how to choose equipment at a good price
Heating is a system, not a single device
A boiler, radiators, pipes, underfloor heating, convectors or a stove all work together. A mistake in one part affects the whole. So before buying, decide the scheme: what you will heat with (gas, wood, electricity, pellets), how the pipework will run and where the heat source will stand. If you only plan to change the radiators, details of the existing system also belong in your request.
The main types of equipment in brief
- Boilers — gas, solid fuel, electric; single- and double-circuit.
- Radiators — bimetal, aluminium, steel panel; counted by sections or size.
- Underfloor heating — water or electric, needs a separate calculation.
- Convectors and stoves — as extra or main heat in small rooms.
- Pipes and fittings — manifolds, valves, pumps, safety groups.
Power and area
The power needed depends on the area, ceiling height, insulation, windows and region. A rule like “so many kW per metre” gives only a rough estimate. For radiators, heat output is worked out for a room, not for the whole house. Don't guess: write the area, the type of house, walls and windows in your request, and the seller or engineer will tell you a realistic range. In north India and the hills, heating matters for months; in most of the country a few cold weeks are enough to need a room heater or geyser-linked system.
What to put in your request
- Type of equipment — boiler, radiators, floor, convector, pipes.
- Heated area — for example a 1,600 sq ft house.
- Power — kW or number of sections.
- Design — single- or double-circuit, wall-hung or floor-standing.
- Model — if you have already decided.
- Condition — new or used.
- Fitting — turnkey installation or without.
- City and budget.
Example: “I need a new double-circuit wall-hung 24 kW boiler for a 1,600 sq ft house in Dehradun, and 8 bimetal radiators of 10 sections each. With turnkey fitting. Budget up to ₹80,000.”
How it works on BlaBlaPrice
The price of heating is made up of equipment, parts and labour, so it is hard to compare directly. You write one request, and sellers and installation companies answer in the chat: what exactly they offer, the price or what it depends on, and the terms of fitting and delivery. Each seller sees where their offer ranks and can improve the terms. BlaBlaPrice shows the best offer first, and the seller's reviews are next to it. Your phone number does not go to everyone; only the seller you choose gets it. How it works is described on the How it works page.
How to compare offers and what to avoid
Compare complete sets: a boiler with a safety group and expansion tank is not the same as a bare boiler. Ask whether commissioning, warranty and service in your city are included. For radiators, compare heat output, not the number of sections. Typical mistakes are buying equipment that is too powerful “just in case”, or forgetting the chimney and ventilation of the boiler room.
Related topics: ventilation, plumbing and electrical supplies.
