Utilize recycled aluminum cans to heat your house. Many people will look at this straightforward concept and wonder “Why didn’t I think of that?”
It operates by a straightforward heat transfer mechanism. The cans are altered to allow air to pass through them, painted black, and arranged in columns. The air is heated by the sun as it passes through the columns and enters the chamber after rising from the cans.
According to the manufacturer, this 240-can heater can provide up to 10,000 BTUs of heat and is “maintenance free”.
An average-sized American home (1500–2500 square feet) might not be adequately heated by a single unit. However, it will support the heating.
In particular, a unit this size is ideal for a tiny house or cabin that is 1000 square feet or fewer. Any structure or home’s heating efficiency must be determined while taking into account a wide range of factors.
Efficiency is affected by a number of elements, including the home’s insulation, the sealing of all doors and windows, the property’s orientation toward the south, vaulted ceilings, the total square footage within the home, excluding any furniture, and, of course, how much sunlight the home receives.
Would one unit be sufficient to heat your home? Sure. However, it also depends on the size of your house.