tukilämmityksenä

Tukilämmitys, meaning "support heating" or "ancillary heating" in Finnish, refers to a secondary heating system used in conjunction with a primary heating source. It is not intended to be the sole source of heat but rather to supplement the main system, enhance comfort, or provide heat to specific areas. This can be particularly useful in buildings with primary heating systems that might be slow to respond, have localized cold spots, or are undergoing maintenance.

Common examples of tukilämmitys include electric heaters, portable radiators, or even wood-burning stoves in older homes where the main heating is central. In more modern applications, it might involve underfloor heating in bathrooms or tiled areas that are used frequently, while the rest of the house is heated by a more central system. The purpose is often to provide a quick boost of warmth or maintain a comfortable temperature in rooms that are used more intensively or are naturally colder due to insulation levels or location within the building.

The decision to implement tukilämmitys is typically based on energy efficiency considerations, user comfort preferences, and the specific characteristics of the building's primary heating infrastructure. It allows for more flexible temperature control and can help to reduce the overall workload on the primary heating system, potentially extending its lifespan. However, the energy consumption of the tukilämmitys itself needs to be factored into the overall heating costs.