Boilers Versus Water Heaters

There are many systems you need to run your home. During the warm season you may need an AC system or a heat pump. During the cold months, most homeowners use a furnace or air handler. Then you have washer and dryers, dishwashers, refrigerators…the list seems endless.

But a thing homeowners certainly know is they require hot water. Most homes have a water heater – or in some homes a boiler is used to heat the water. Are you sure which heating system your home is using to heat your water? Service Experts Heating, Air Conditioning & Plumbing is here to help clear up any confusion about the difference between the two water heating systems.

A water heater is a big tank that, you guessed it, heats water. The heat is either produced by burning gas or by utilizing electricity. A standard 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 through the bottom of the tank so it, too, can be heated 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 will heat the water for the home but can also be dispersed throughout the home and give warm comfort through radiators. A boiler is also able to 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 provide great comfort during the winter season. Updated boilers are also very energy efficient.

Trying to choose which water heating system is ideal for your home? Call Service Experts Heating, Air Conditioning & Plumbing in the U.S. today and we’ll come out and provide you a complimentary in-home estimate.