What Is the Difference Between a Furnace Vs Boiler?
What is the difference between a furnace or boiler? If you have ever thought about this question before then there is a good chance that you are not aware of it. The question is whether or not a furnace will provide the same level of warmth and comfort that you would get with a boiler. In many cases it can. It is important that you understand how each system works in order for you to decide whether or not it would be better for your home. In a traditional furnace you are heating water and gas, which will in turn cause the water to boil. When the water comes to the boiling point it will be heated up and the resulting hot water will then go through ductwork to the central heating unit where it will be heated by the gas burner. In addition to heating water in this fashion, a furnace can also turn the air inside of the room into steam. A boiler on the other hand uses a source of fuel to turn the air inside of the room to steam. This is the big difference between the two systems. If you hav...