central heating

noun

: a system that heats all parts of a building
The house has central heating.

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And finally, there is our relationship to temperature: beneficial metabolic activity is stimulated by swings in temperature, but most of us end up spending our time in rooms that are always the same temperature, care of central heating. Hannah Coates, Vogue, 28 Nov. 2024 Most people do not use a fireplace as a primary heat source, however a wood burning fireplace that works as a supplementary heat source may reduce a home’s reliance on central heating. Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 20 Nov. 2024 Guests can even enjoy local honey from the Airbnb’s two hives on the property. Rooms: 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms Amenities: Washer/dryer, record player with Marshall Bluetooth sound, AC and central heating, kitchen, outdoor dining area, free parking. Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 2 Nov. 2024 Without a gas or electric fireplace, a space heater is an excellent alternative for staying warm without blasting your central heating. Toni Sutton, People.com, 31 Oct. 2024 Photo by Zee Wendell; Styling by Allison Clouser The original home had no central heating or air conditioning, which meant the homeowners had to rely on cozy fires and portable heating units to keep warm in the winter. Sarah Yang, Sunset Magazine, 23 Oct. 2024 The combination of cold weather and harsh central heating can make skin tight, dry and sensitive. Jacqueline Kilikita, refinery29.com, 20 Sep. 2024 Cold weather and central heating can sap humidity from the environment, leading to transepidermal water loss, where water evaporates from the skin. Jacqueline Kilikita, refinery29.com, 12 Feb. 2024 The property is equipped with central heating and a cooling system. Bay Area Home Report, The Mercury News, 14 June 2024

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“Central heating.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/central%20heating. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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