Boilers Versus Water Heaters

There are many appliances required to run your home. During the warmer months you may need an AC system or a heat pump. During the cold months, most homeowners require a furnace or air handler. Then you include washer and dryers, ranges, refrigerators…the list seems endless. 

But a thing homeowners definitely know is they need hot water. Most families have a water heater – or in some homes a boiler is used to heat up the water. Are you sure which heating system your home uses to heat your water? Service Experts Heating & Air Conditioning is here to help clarify the difference between the two water systems. 

A water heater is a big tank that, that’s right, heats water. The heat is either created by burning gas or by employing electricity. A typical water heater will heat the water and then store it at that temperature until the water is used, either for a hot shower, the washing machine, or any other hot water need. As the hot water leaves the tank, fresh cold water enters in the bottom of the tank so it can also be warmed for use throughout your home. 

A boiler, contrastingly, can heat water that is used to warm the home and provide hot water. A different type of boiler can heat the water until it actually turns into steam. The steam heats the water for the home but can also be dispersed throughout the home and provide warmth through radiators. A boiler is also capable of heating the air in a forced air heating system, or heat the floor in a radiant heating system. Boilers are very flexible heating systems that provide great comfort during the cold season. Newer boilers are also very energy efficient. 

Need help deciding which water heating system is right for you? Call Service Experts Heating & Air Conditioning in Fort Lauderdale today and we’ll come out and provide you a complimentary in-home estimate. 

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