Why You Should Install a Boiler System this Winter

Monday, February 1st, 2016 at 11:00 am

When most people think of a home heating system, they probably think of a furnace. This is no great surprise, as furnaces have dominated the home heating market for decades. However, they are far from the only option when it comes to heating your home. If you're in the market for a new home heating system, you should have a look at all the options before deciding on one. Let's take a look at boiler systems, how they work, and the advantages they provide.

How a Boiler System Heats

A boiler system doesn't circulate air to heat the home. Instead, it heats water and pumps it through a pipe network installed throughout the house. These pipes run through the walls or subfloor of each room. As the hot water flows through the pipes in the house, the heat from it radiates through them and into the room. This method of heating is known as "radiant heating".

Advantages of Boiler Systems

There are many advantages to using a boiler system. First, water is a much better method for transporting heat than air is. This is because water absorbs heat faster, and retains it for longer, than air does. A boiler can actually distribute more heat to the home than a forced air system can in the same amount of time.

Boilers can also heat homes much more easily than forced air systems can. When hot air is pumped into a room, it will rise to the ceiling and sink as it cools. This creates uncomfortable hot and cold spots in the room. The radiant heating provided by boiler systems is transmitted through solid objects, which keeps the heat near the floor of the room. This is much more comfortable, and eliminates uneven heating.

If you'd like to know more about boilers and their advantages, call American Heating & Cooling. Our experts cover all of Pikeville, KY.