When it comes to heating your home, you have a few different options. Primarily, you will have to decide if you want to use a furnace or a boiler to generate heat. Both appliances create heat and distribute it throughout your home, but they do so through different methods. Furnaces use combustion to generate heat; either gas or electricity is used to burn fuel. Boilers generate heat by boiling water. Here are four reasons why a boiler could be a better option for your home:
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Central heating is the most efficient method of heating for most houses. This system will allow warm air to circulate through all the rooms of your home, no matter how large it is. Compared to other methods of heating, like space heaters, central heating can save you a lot of money while keeping your whole family comfortable. Here are the steps you'll need to go through in order to get started with central heating:
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Older homes don't always come equipped with a central air conditioning system. Fortunately, it's possible to have a new AC system installation in just about any house, even if it wasn't built to house a traditional central air conditioner. The following can help you understand what options are available if you are ready to add AC to your home.
Existing Ducts
Many homes have an existing duct work system even if they have never had AC -- the ducts that serve the furnace.
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When you set the thermostat to your home, you expect your air conditioner to kick on and cool your home to your desired setting. Unfortunately, in some cases, your home never cools as much as you would like. Here are three common reasons why your home never reaches your desired temperature setting and what repairs or changes to your air conditioning system may be needed to help you reach your desired setting.
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There are many choices for water heaters today. The tankless water heater can be the source of much skepticism because it can heat water only when requested. In reality, tankless water heaters can help you save on energy costs. And although there are some limits with the amount of hot water that can be used, you can easily install a second water heater if needed. Plus, they are great for homes that use natural gas.
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