Boiler-based heating systems operate very differently from furnaces and heat pumps. Using water as a medium for transporting heat instead of air means that you don’t have to worry about fans, or ducts, or air filters. However, you still need to pay attention to the signs your boiler is giving you.
Connecting New Boilers to Old PipesWhen Ray told me he was writing this book I smiled because this guy has more real-world, boiler-room experience than anyone I've ever met, and he pulls no punches. These days, everyone wants high-efficiency equipment. It's become almost a cliché, but what happens when you connect a high-efficiency, gas-fired boiler to an antique piping system? You know, the sort we…
Yes, your furnace is aging and will ultimately require replacement, but that doesn’t mean you can’t ensure it lasts as long as possible. Four signs there could be issues with your furnace include: Irregular monthly energy bills: if you compare your bills form year to year, and the energy cost is not explained by a…
Boiler layup season for heating systems is just around the corner, which makes it the perfect time to unleash Cortec® Corporation’s boiler layup “reptiles.”
Many homeowners also think a radiant heating system can only be installed in new construction, but a radiant heating system can be installed under tile, carpet and wood floors, as well as in walls and ceilings.
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Oil-fired boilers use electrodes to ignite a mist of heating oil pumped through a nozzle to produce hot air, which is then distributed throughout your home via blowers and ductwork.
Furnaces have existed as long as any home heating system. They’ve remained popular because they can overcome almost any level of cold. However, a furnace is only as good as the care it receives; this is true for almost any complex machine...
Boilers are part of a hydronic heating system. Hydronic systems use water to transfer heat to a distribution source, like a radiator, to heat a home. Hydronic systems can heat via hot water or steam, depending on the type of boiler used. The boiler is the part of the system that heats the water to…
The fuels we use to warm our homes create a carbon burden. Systems that capture ambient heat could offer a solution