Boilers

How Boilers Work: A Guide to Understanding Boiler Systems

The first fact about how boilers work that you need to know is that they don’t actually boil water. At least, not anymore. There are still steam boilers used in older homes and in commercial and industrial buildings, but the standard residential boiler heats water without turning it into steam.

The boiler heats up water inside a tank (or as it passes through a tankless model), and then uses a pump to circulate the hot water to terminal points inside the home. These can be radiators, baseboard heaters, or in floor piping. Heat then radiates into the living space. It’s an energy efficient and cozy way to enjoy winter comfort.

Boiler Installation: Choosing the Right System for Your Home

There are a range of boiler models to select, such as the standard tank boiler models and the newer tankless boilers. You’ll also have to decide on a gas or electric boiler and determine the correct size to provide the necessary heat load to your home.

Good news! This is easy to do when you choose to work with skilled HVAC professionals who understand boilers from the inside out. Affordable Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. will see that you end up with the ideal boiler for your needs.

Should You Repair or Replace Your Old Boiler?

Whenever you’ve got a boiler in trouble, you can count on us for fast and effective repairs. However, repairs can only carry a boiler so far. Eventually, you’ll confront whether it’s more cost-effective to continue to repair an aging boiler (one that’s more than 20 years old) or arrange for a replacement.

Our technicians can assist you in deciding if repairs are becoming too expensive or ineffective. We’ll always be honest with you and never try to sell you on a product or service that you don’t need.

Boiler Maintenance: How to Keep Your System Running Efficiently

We cannot stress enough the importance of scheduling regular maintenance for your boiler once a year, preferably in fall to prepare for winter. Boilers have fewer moving parts than furnaces and heat pumps, so they wear down slower. However, the effect of water on them can lead to rapid deterioration if they don’t receive proper inspections, cleanings, and maintenance every year. Maintenance also ensures a boiler works at its highest efficiency level and lasts for as long as possible.

You can schedule regular maintenance for your boiler with our technicians as part of our Planned Maintenance Program. Ask for details today.

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