Despite what you may have thought, heating and air conditioning systems are not the products of a modern discovery. While all the innovations and technologies we use today are far more advanced and efficient than their earlier iterations, the concept of controlling (either the production or removal of) heat in our environment has been around for millennia.
Let our HVAC experts at Hader walk you down memory lane on a brief historical tour of heating and air conditioning.A Prehistoric Start
As soon as the early inhabitants of our planet discovered fire, they began utilizing heat for a variety of purposes. In the beginning, the primary usage of fire was for the cooking of food, but around two million years ago it also began to be used to create the first space-heating device. Since then, our ancestors have built hearths, fireplaces and various other structures to house fire, providing warmth and comfort for their homes.When in Rome
To this day, Romans are credited with developing the very first versions of radiant heating systems. The Temple of Ephesus was discovered to have flues buried in the ground to facilitate the distribution of heated air throughout the structure, while nobles during the time of the Roman Empire built furnaces as well to heat up their baths.The HVAC Systems of Today
Over the centuries, people have found many ways to develop and improve upon the early heating and cooling technologies that our ancestors used. Today, centralized air conditioning helps transform our homes into sanctuaries of comfort, of which ancient people could only dream. In addition, humidifiers allow us to maintain healthy levels of humidity in the air, while geothermal heat pumps have turned the Earth itself into a thermodynamic generator.Get the Best and Latest in Heating and Cooling Technology From Hader
For over a hundred years, Hader has been the number one name in the heating, air conditioning and home improvement contracting industry. Give us a call at (513) 612-9201 or fill out our online contact form to schedule an appointment and request a service visit from one of our specialists today.
