There are many appliances you need to run your home. During the warm season you may need an AC system or a heat pump. During the cooler season, most homeowners use a furnace or air handler. Then there are washer and dryers, stoves, refrigerators…the list seems to go on forever.
But a thing homeowners certainly know is they need hot water. Most people have a water heater – or in some cases a boiler is used to heat the water. Do you know which heating system your home utilizes to heat your water? Gordon's Service Experts is here to help clarify the difference between the two water systems.
A water heater is a large tank that, you guessed it, heats water. The heat is either produced 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 warm shower, the washing machine, or any other hot water need. As the hot water leaves the tank, fresh cold water enters in the bottom of the tank so it, too, can be heated for use across your home.
A boiler, on the other hand, can heat water that is used to bring heat to the home and heat the water. Another type of boiler can heat the water to the point it turns into steam. The steam will heat the water for the home but can also be dispersed throughout the home and provide heat through radiators. A boiler can also heat the air in a forced air heating system, or heat the floor in a radiant heating system. Boilers are very flexible heating systems that provide great comfort during the winter season. Updated boilers are also very energy efficient.
Need help deciding which water heating system is ideal for your home? Call Gordon's Service Experts in Oklahoma City today and we’ll come out and provide you a free in-home estimate.