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If possible get one that has a closed air system drawing air for combustion from outside rather than from the room. It will dramatically improve the heat in the room for a lot less fuel. 

Most burners draw air from the room which in turn is replaced with cold air from outside. A closed air system will get rid of the cold draught for very little extra cost. 

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3 hours ago, oowee said:

If possible get one that has a closed air system drawing air for combustion from outside rather than from the room. It will dramatically improve the heat in the room for a lot less fuel. 

Most burners draw air from the room which in turn is replaced with cold air from outside. A closed air system will get rid of the cold draught for very little extra cost. 

What you say is certainly true and a good idea - unless you are in an old property where it is pretty much essential to have some air 'drawn through' in order to prevent excess humidity.  Old houses don't have modern damp proof membranes etc, and relied on the air being changed (by being drawn up chimneys) to keep the house dry and 'aired'.

An alternative is a forced ventilation system with heat recovery, but these are difficult to integrate in older properties.

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1 hour ago, JohnfromUK said:

What you say is certainly true and a good idea - unless you are in an old property where it is pretty much essential to have some air 'drawn through' in order to prevent excess humidity.  Old houses don't have modern damp proof membranes etc, and relied on the air being changed (by being drawn up chimneys) to keep the house dry and 'aired'.

An alternative is a forced ventilation system with heat recovery, but these are difficult to integrate in older properties.

PIV (passive input ventilation) is often the answer even in the oldest of properties.

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