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This chapter describes heating choices for spending winter comfortably in Nasu.

23. Heating

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In Nasu, air conditioning is rarely needed, but strong heating is essential in winter.

In Nasu vacation houses, cooling is rarely necessary, but strong heating is essential. Although a wood stove may seem attractive, it is often avoided for practical reasons. As a result, oil fan heaters are commonly used. Even powerful units take time to warm rooms, so auxiliary heaters are often placed in each room. Electric carpets under thick rugs are also very effective. Gas fan heaters are recommended as they require no refueling and are more efficient.

Traditionally, this scene repeats every winter in vacation houses. Industrial heaters can warm spaces well, but they consume large amounts of fuel, require frequent refilling, and need regular ventilation due to air pollution.

People tend to focus on heating the living room, but the coldness of toilets and bathrooms is often more troublesome. Sudden temperature changes can be dangerous, especially for elderly people.

Wood stoves have a nostalgic charm, but in practice they can be inconvenient. They take a long time to warm up, especially in a cold vacation house.

So what kind of heating is easy, low-maintenance, and quick to warm up? The architect recommended central heating using panel heaters, ideal for highly insulated homes.

Nasu’s winters are extremely cold. How comfortably you can spend that harsh season can determine the success of building a vacation house in Nasu.

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