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Are you in the process of building a new house? Perhaps you’re remodeling your existing house? If so, you have a lot of things to think about. One of the most important of these things is your heating system. After all, you want the temperature and climate in your home to be perfect.
While there are all types of heating systems available for use, two of the most popular are boilers and furnaces.
Are you interested in purchasing one of these systems? Not sure of which is right for you? To help you decide, we’re going to compare them below.
When it comes to energy efficiency, boilers are far superior to furnaces. This is because, while furnaces experience a good deal of heat loss, boilers experience almost no heat loss whatsoever.
Why do furnaces experience such heat loss? Air ducts! Because furnaces must make use of long ducts, they are inherently less energy efficient than boilers. Boilers don’t heat through forced air, meaning that almost all of the heat created by them is used effectively for heating purposes.
As far as heat distribution goes, boilers reign supreme. Furnaces only provide heat from very specific areas (i.e. where vents are located). While heat from these areas will eventually travel to other areas of a room, it usually does so inconsistently. In essence, furnaces usually result in cold spots throughout a home.
Boilers, on the other hand, will provide direct heat all over a house. Because they make use of pipes that are installed under floors and inside walls, they offer evenly distributed heat at all times.
The fact of the matter is that furnaces can have serious negative consequences on the quality of your air. This is because they make use of air ducts. As these ducts become dusty and dirty, dust and dirt are blown out into the open air.
Because boilers don’t make use of forced air, they have no effect on air quality. Your air will remain unaffected regardless of how much you use your boiler.
In terms of noise, both furnaces and boilers operate fairly quietly. However, overall, furnaces tend to make more noise than boilers. Generally, this noise presents itself in the way of softly blowing air.
Both boilers and furnaces can make operational noises, but because they’re typically installed in little-used rooms, these operational noises aren’t usually much of a bother.
Both furnaces and boilers require regular maintenance. However, furnaces usually require just a little more maintenance than boilers. This is because they require air filter changes every 1 to 2 months.
Operational Speed
When it comes to operational speed, boilers usually outperform furnaces. This is because furnaces make use of forced air that must travel in order to heat up a room, and boilers make use of hot water that heats up a room almost as soon as it enters.
Neither heating method is particularly slow, but if you’re looking for the fastest option, the boiler is the option for you.
Have you made a choice between a boiler and a furnace? In need of heating installation in Westmont, Illinois? If so, the heating specialists with Hearthstone Heating & Air Conditioning have you covered.
Our team is well-versed in the installation of both furnaces and boilers, having installed them in a number of homes throughout the Westmont area. Regardless of the system you choose, we’ll install it for you in quick and efficient manner.
Contact us now for an estimate!
Millie Hue says:
I appreciate it when you said that there are operational noises on both boilers and furnaces, and they would be bothersome most of the time. I guess that means that we would need heating services to check if there are issues when the noise is getting louder than usual. We have to be aware of these things because it will be for our safety and comfort at the same time if we notice anything different in the system.
Mia Evans says:
It got me when you said that there will be no forced air from boilers which makes them an effective heating system. I should choose boiler installation when my house gets constructed in 2024 to ensure that the appliance in my future home is a good choice. Also, this might mean that we will be getting lower energy bills when using that piece of equipment in the long run.
Jessie Holloway says:
Thanks so much for pointing out that boilers are more heating efficient and keep all rooms in the house warm. I’ve been having trouble with my furnace all winter season and I’ve been thinking it’s time to replace the thing for something better. I’ll have to look into calling a professional to help me get a boiler installed instead of a new heater for its consistency.
Iris Smith says:
I appreciate you pointing out that furnaces are intrinsically less energy-efficient than boilers since they have to utilize extensive ducts. My sister complains about how cold her home is. I’ll advise her to install a heating system in her home.
Braden Bills says:
I want to make sure that my home is heated properly. It makes sense that I would want to get a professional to take a look at my HVAC system to ensure that it works right. They would know what maintenance needs to be performed on it.
Taylor Hicken says:
I appreciated it when you shared that it is best to opt for boilers that can provide direct heat all over a house. My aunt just mentioned the other day that she is planning to install a heating system for her new home before she moves in next month. I will suggest to her find a reliable service that can help install a boiler for her house.
John Carston says:
I’m glad that you talked about the importance of considering temperature because it affects how the system function. My uncle mentioned to me last night that they are planning to have a heating system installed in their new home for a warm and comfortable stay and asked if I have any idea what is the best option to do. Thanks to this informative article and I’ll be sure to tell him that it will be much better if they consult a trusted boiler installation service as they can answer all his inquiries and will provide good-quality service.
Zachary Tomlinson says:
Thanks for helping me understand the difference between a boiler and a furnace. My uncle wants to give me one of his older properties, however, he wants me to pick between the one with a boiler or a furnace. What you said about how furnaces usually require little maintenance is a giveaway already for me, plus how it looks aesthetically nice. I’ll tell my uncle that I pick the furnace equipped.
Shayla Cademis says:
I never knew that water boilers are more efficient because they don’t lose heat! My husband and I just bought a home that has a water boiler, but it’s been having a few issues recently. We think that there may be some tubing or wires that aren’t working as well as they need to. Hopefully we can find a contractor in our area who can help us figure out the issue and address it. Thanks for the info!
Camille Devaux says:
I love that you can get maintenance issues fixed up quickly. Having an air quality filter will make it a lot easier to breathe in your home. My sister might like knowing this as she looks into getting a heating system.
Ellie Davis says:
My husband and I are needing to get a new heating system because we can’t get our current one to turn on. Thank you for suggesting that we should make sure and check for energy efficiency in the new unit. I’ll have to keep this in mind as we search for the right contractor to do it.