Winter Operation — Heating the Home

Hot air collected under the roof passes through the air-handling unit into interior ducts, through which it is directed either into the home's interior or under the ground floor. In both cases, the hot air rises up to warm the inner spaces. An auxiliary system is needed to supplement the solar heat supply in cold climates or inclement weather.

Maintaining Fresh, Clean Air Indoors

For better heat retention, it's essential to keep a house airtight. The obvious drawback to airtightness, however, is that without proper ventilation, air quality within the home deteriorates.

Maintaining good air quality within the home is an important issue for homebuyers and homebuilders today. The OM Solar system performs outstandingly in this respect, since it heats and ventilates the home at the same time.

Interior Wall Heat Storage

In concrete or masonry structures that have greater heat retention, solar heat is stored in the home's inner walls. These act as thermal mass, releasing heat into the interior when temperatures drop to create a comfortable indoor environment.

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