A heating system is a key part of an Island home, especially during the winter cold spells. But not all heating systems are created equal and every home has their unique features.
Mr. Plumber’s Heating Systems Series will outline some of the how-to’s on this topic, including:
- How does a hot water heating system work?
- What’s the difference between a steel and cast iron boiler?
- What’s a heating pump?
- What are some alternatives to oil burners?
What is a hot water heating system?
One of the most common ways to heat a home on P.E.I. is through a hot water heating system. A piping set-up is placed through a home and the water is heated via a boiler. This device isn’t meant to boil the water, but to heat it enough to make the house toasty warm.
But the water can be heated in different ways.
An oil boiler, for example, is where the oil is pumped from a storage tank and ignited under pressure in a combustion chamber where it is burned. The energy created is then used to heat the water. Some of that energy is lost, but the better the boiler, the more efficient the system is. That means less oil is needed to heat a home.
Other types of heating boilers include propane, electric and wood-fired. They work in a similar way to the oil boiler.
The heating boilers aren’t only the source of a home’s heat, but also for domestic hot water, such as for bathing and cleaning. This is done either with an internal coil or exterior tank.
Mr. Plumber is here to help you sort through your heating questions, including hot water heating systems.
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