70% of United States households have forced-air furnaces compared to only 11% with boilers. Despite its rarity, boiler heat still has its fair share of upside. If you have an older home with an older system, then upgrading to new technology is an attractive option. In this article, we unpack the key considerations when deciding … Read more
Now that the coldest days of winter have passed, (we can only hope), how do we know if our furnace survived? Did this winter work it too hard? Will it keep cranking or give up in March? Will it start up again next year? All valid questions, and while there are no guarantees as … Read more
Most older homes use a boiler when it comes to heat. These older systems use the heat they produce to heat water, which in turn heats the air in your home. These systems use a boiler to store and heat the water supply, which is then circulated as hot water through pipes embedded in the … Read more
Current Condensing Boilers on Review Let me start off by saying all condensing boilers have their issues. I have had on occasion seen installations that have gone flawless without incident. But a majority of them have had minor issues as well as major ones. Here are some common problems on a few of the different … Read more