--- title: "Heating, Cooling & Water" url: https://betterhomebetterplanet.com/catalogue/heating-cooling-water/ description: "The systems that move heat around the house, and the pipework that carries hot water." --- # Heating, Cooling & Water Skip to the catalogue | | [IXCatalogue Index](https://betterhomebetterplanet.com/catalogue/)[SCSections](https://betterhomebetterplanet.com/catalogue/building-envelope/)[STStart Here](https://betterhomebetterplanet.com/catalogue/air-sealing-gaps-and-cracks/) | |---|---| | »Categories[Building Envelope](https://betterhomebetterplanet.com/catalogue/building-envelope/)5[Heating, Cooling & Water](https://betterhomebetterplanet.com/catalogue/heating-cooling-water/)6[Water & Outside](https://betterhomebetterplanet.com/catalogue/water-and-outside/)4[Materials & Finishes](https://betterhomebetterplanet.com/catalogue/materials-and-finishes/)3»Project Types[Sealing and draughtproofing](https://betterhomebetterplanet.com/catalogue/air-sealing-gaps-and-cracks/)[Insulating](https://betterhomebetterplanet.com/catalogue/attic-and-loft-insulation/)[Water and pipework](https://betterhomebetterplanet.com/catalogue/hot-water-pipe-insulation/)[Planting and drainage](https://betterhomebetterplanet.com/catalogue/drainage-and-ground-levels/)[Surfaces and finishes](https://betterhomebetterplanet.com/catalogue/low-voc-paints-and-finishes/)»Quick FindJump straight to the entry that covers a common complaint.[Lower electricity bills](https://betterhomebetterplanet.com/catalogue/how-to-reduce-electricity-bill/)[Draughts](https://betterhomebetterplanet.com/catalogue/air-sealing-gaps-and-cracks/)[Cold rooms](https://betterhomebetterplanet.com/catalogue/wall-insulation-choices/)[Condensation](https://betterhomebetterplanet.com/catalogue/secondary-glazing-and-films/)[Damp at low level](https://betterhomebetterplanet.com/catalogue/drainage-and-ground-levels/)[Noise between floors](https://betterhomebetterplanet.com/catalogue/floor-underlay-and-acoustics/)[Slow hot water](https://betterhomebetterplanet.com/catalogue/hot-water-pipe-insulation/)[Summer overheating](https://betterhomebetterplanet.com/catalogue/planting-mulch-and-shade/) | Section · 6 entriesOnce the shell is doing its job, the question becomes how well the heating and cooling systems deliver what they produce. Most of the entries here are about distribution and control rather than equipment: getting heat to the rooms that need it, and not losing it on the way.[Heating, Cooling & Water](https://betterhomebetterplanet.com/catalogue/heating-cooling-water/)The systems that move heat around the house, and the pipework that carries hot water.[Thermostat Settings And Zoning](https://betterhomebetterplanet.com/catalogue/thermostat-settings-and-zoning/)Setting controls so heat follows the rooms and hours that are actually in use.HW-01Straightforward Any season[Duct Sealing And Balancing](https://betterhomebetterplanet.com/catalogue/duct-sealing-and-balancing/)Closing leaks in ductwork and adjusting flow so each room gets its share.HW-02Moderate Any season[Radiator And Baseboard Care](https://betterhomebetterplanet.com/catalogue/radiator-and-baseboard-care/)Venting, clearing and reflecting so emitters give out the heat they receive.HW-03Straightforward Before winter[Hot Water Pipe Insulation](https://betterhomebetterplanet.com/catalogue/hot-water-pipe-insulation/)Sleeving accessible hot pipe runs so heat arrives at the tap instead of the cupboard.HW-04Straightforward Any season[Heat Pump Basics](https://betterhomebetterplanet.com/catalogue/heat-pump-basics/)How a heat pump changes the way a house is heated, and what has to be ready first.HW-05Trade work Any season[How To Reduce Your Electricity Bill](https://betterhomebetterplanet.com/catalogue/how-to-reduce-electricity-bill/)Learn how to reduce electricity bill costs by finding the biggest electrical loads, cutting waste, and verifying each change in kilowatt-hours.HW-06Straightforward Any season | »Catalogue StatusThis catalogue holds **18** entries across **4** sections.Entries are written to be read and worked from. Nothing here is ordered, priced or supplied.»Start Here[Air Sealing Gaps And Cracks](https://betterhomebetterplanet.com/catalogue/air-sealing-gaps-and-cracks/)[Attic And Loft Insulation](https://betterhomebetterplanet.com/catalogue/attic-and-loft-insulation/)[Weatherstripping Doors](https://betterhomebetterplanet.com/catalogue/weatherstripping-doors/)[Thermostat Settings And Zoning](https://betterhomebetterplanet.com/catalogue/thermostat-settings-and-zoning/)[Radiator And Baseboard Care](https://betterhomebetterplanet.com/catalogue/radiator-and-baseboard-care/) | | |---|---|---|---| | | [Thermostat Settings And Zoning](https://betterhomebetterplanet.com/catalogue/thermostat-settings-and-zoning/)Setting controls so heat follows the rooms and hours that are actually in use. | HW-01 | Straightforward Any season | | | [Duct Sealing And Balancing](https://betterhomebetterplanet.com/catalogue/duct-sealing-and-balancing/)Closing leaks in ductwork and adjusting flow so each room gets its share. | HW-02 | Moderate Any season | | | [Radiator And Baseboard Care](https://betterhomebetterplanet.com/catalogue/radiator-and-baseboard-care/)Venting, clearing and reflecting so emitters give out the heat they receive. | HW-03 | Straightforward Before winter | | | [Hot Water Pipe Insulation](https://betterhomebetterplanet.com/catalogue/hot-water-pipe-insulation/)Sleeving accessible hot pipe runs so heat arrives at the tap instead of the cupboard. | HW-04 | Straightforward Any season | | | [Heat Pump Basics](https://betterhomebetterplanet.com/catalogue/heat-pump-basics/)How a heat pump changes the way a house is heated, and what has to be ready first. | HW-05 | Trade work Any season | | | [How To Reduce Your Electricity Bill](https://betterhomebetterplanet.com/catalogue/how-to-reduce-electricity-bill/)Learn how to reduce electricity bill costs by finding the biggest electrical loads, cutting waste, and verifying each change in kilowatt-hours. | HW-06 | Straightforward Any season | 4 sections · 18 entries · 5 index pages — [Building Envelope](https://betterhomebetterplanet.com/catalogue/building-envelope/) [Heating, Cooling & Water](https://betterhomebetterplanet.com/catalogue/heating-cooling-water/) [Water & Outside](https://betterhomebetterplanet.com/catalogue/water-and-outside/) [Materials & Finishes](https://betterhomebetterplanet.com/catalogue/materials-and-finishes/) © Better Home Better Planet