The days are getting colder, though perhaps a bit more slowly than some of us would like. Even so, though, it\u2019s a good idea to make sure that you have a reliable home heating system in place before winter begins. If you don\u2019t have a reliable home heating system installed already, you should consider installing a hydronic boiler system. Read on to find out how a hydronic boiler system works, and why you should install one in your home.<\/p>\n
A hydronic boiler system is a system that distributes heat throughout the home using hot water. The boiler heats the water, then pumps it through a pipe network installed in the walls or subfloor of each room in the home. As the hot water flows through the pipes, the heat radiates through the walls or subfloor to heat the room. This is called \u201cradiant heating.\u201d Occasionally, the pipe network may have terminals like iron radiators or baseboard heaters attached to it.<\/p>\n
Boilers are far more energy efficient than forced air systems. They don\u2019t have to deal with duct leaks, which account for losses of up to 30%, according to the US Department of Energy. They also don\u2019t use air to transport heat, which is good since water absorbs heat better and stays hot for longer.<\/p>\n
Boilers also heat rooms much more evenly than forced air systems. Warm air rises to the top of the room, and sinks as it cools. This creates hot and cold spots. Radiant heating keeps all of the heat near the floor of the room, where it benefits occupants the most.<\/p>\n