Consider Yourself A Boiler Expert? Here Are 6 Fun Boiler Facts Everyone Should Know

You wouldn’t think that a state like Florida would ever worry about being cold, but there’s a big difference between being snowed in and the air cooling down enough to feel chilly.

When you need to warm up your home, boilers are an old technology that still works well thanks to 21st-century tweaks. Here are six facts that explain why.

It’s Still About Hot Water

The more common heating system these days involves burning up natural gas. That hot air is then pumped throughout a home, replacing the cold air in rooms.

Boilers, however, use electricity or gas to heat up water. That hot water then travels through pipes into rooms, where the heat radiates, and warms up the air within the room, rather than replacing it.

It Doesn’t Boil

Even though today’s models retain the name boiler, few of them need to take water all the way up to the boiling point.

For industrial purposes, some boilers still vaporize water, but the boilers used for general consumers really only need to attain a temperature of about 140° to effectively heat and maintain comfortable indoor temperatures.

It Doesn’t Humidify

A gas burning furnace can dry out the air because it burns up oxygen and accompanying moisture to create heat. So does a water-based heating system then add moisture to the air?

In the case of boilers, no. While a broken boiler may add humidity due to leaks with actual water seeping out, properly functioning boilers keep the water sealed away, transmitting only the heat.

Water Pressure Matters

Most people say one sign of a good shower is excellent water pressure that is constant and reliable.

However, water boilers require this just as much as you do, but for efficient heating. With good water pressure, heated water gets to its destination in good time, while cool water is quickly pumped away.

When you have low water pressure, performance suffers, and in some cases, it may even be a sign there’s a leak somewhere that needs to be fixed.

Added Value

It does cost a lot of money upfront to buy and install any new HVAC system. But if you’re getting a new boiler to replace an HVAC system 20 years old or more, this is a fantastic long-term investment.

On the one hand, you immediately get lower energy bills thanks to the increased performance. However, you also add value to your property and even make it more attractive for resale. New HVAC systems are very attractive to home buyers as it means one less thing to worry about.

Increased Efficiency

Boilers at the top end are about 90% energy efficient, only 5% less than their gas-burning counterparts. But boilers also provide much steadier, more reliable heat, are quieter because they don’t use fans or vents, and, most important of all, they can heat specific rooms.

This means that you can save money simply by not heating rooms that aren’t occupied during the particular parts of the day, like when everyone is sleeping at night, and only the bedrooms matter.

While it’s generally warm in Melbourne, FL you may still find yourself in the market for some kind of heating. If you are, make sure to carefully consider all your options, and, if you want a ductless solution, think about using boilers instead!