There are many appliances needed to run your home. During the summer you may need an air conditioning system or a heat pump. During the winter, most homeowners use a furnace or air handler. Then there are washer and dryers, stoves, refrigerators…the list seems to go on forever.
But one thing homeowners definitely know is they need hot water. Most homes have a water heater – or in some homes a boiler is used to warm the water. Do you know which heating system your home utilizes to heat your water? Epperson Service Experts is here to help explain the difference between the two heating systems.
A water heater is a big tank that, you guessed it, heats water. The heat is either generated by burning gas or by using electricity. A traditional water heater will heat the water and then hold it at that temperature until the water is used, either for a hot shower, the washer loaded with towels, or any other hot water need. As the hot water is used, fresh cold water enters through the bottom of the tank so it can also be heated for use around your home.
A boiler, contrastingly, can heat water that is used to heat the home and give you hot water. A different type of boiler can heat the water until it turns into steam. The steam will heat the water for the home but can also be distributed throughout the home and provide heat 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 versatile heating systems that give you great comfort during the winter season. Today’s boilers are also very energy efficient.
Need help deciding which water heating system is right for you? Call Epperson Service Experts in Hilton Head Island today and we’ll come out and provide you a free in-home estimate.
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