Sometimes homes have either a furnace or boiler as their heating source.
Boilers basically heat water or steam water for heating. Steam is distributed by pipes that are connected to steam radiators, and hot water can be connected to a baseboard radiator or, they can also heat air via a coil.
A boiler or furnace can be retrofitted to increase its efficiency. However, the cost of an old system versus installing new system should be taken into account… Especially if you’ll just be replacing the system in 3-5 years.
For both furnaces and boilers, it’s better to schedule professional maintenance annually before the heating season begins. Unfortunately, that doesn’t usually happen.
If you do want to keep your boiler or furnace going, we recommend these options:
Hydronic and steam heating, or radiant floor heating, circulates heated liquids in a network of plastic tubing beneath your floorboards, baseboards, and radiators, resulting in heat that radiates evenly throughout your home. While traditional heating systems rely on air circulation to distribute heat through a room, hydronic heating produces uniform and regular heating for the comfort of your family.
