There are many devices required to run your home. During the warmer months you may need an air conditioner or a heat pump. During the winter, most homeowners need a furnace or air handler. Then there are washer and dryers, stoves, refrigerators…the list seems to go on forever.
But the thing homeowners definitely know is they require hot water. Most people have a water heater – or in some cases a boiler is used to heat up the water. Do you know which heating system your home uses to heat your water? Eveready Service Experts is here to help clear up any confusion about the difference between the two heating systems.
A water heater is a storage tank that, yes, heats water. The heat is either produced by burning gas or by utilizing electricity. A typical water heater will heat the water and then keep it at that temperature until the water is used, either for a warm bath, the dishwasher, or any other hot water need. As the hot water leaves the tank, fresh cold water enters to the bottom of the tank so it can also be heated for use across your home.
A boiler, on the other hand, can heat water that is used to bring heat to the home and heat the water. Another type of boiler can heat the water until it turns into steam. The steam will heat the water for the home but can also be dispersed throughout the home and provide warmth through radiators. A boiler can also heat the air in a forced air heating system, or heat the floor in a radiant heating system. Boilers are very adaptable heating systems that give you great comfort during the cold season. Updated boilers are also very energy efficient.
Can’t decide which water heating system is ideal for your home? Call Eveready Service Experts in Richmond today and we’ll come out and provide you a complimentary in-home estimate.