How do boilers and furnaces differ?

The easiest way to remember the difference is to understand that a furnace uses air and a boiler uses water to distribute heat throughout your home. A furnace heats air that is distributed throughout the house via a blower motor and the home’s duct system. The boiler uses hot water to heat your home.

Which is better boiler or heater?

Boiler pros: Less operational noise: Boilers are generally quieter than furnaces because you don’t hear the sound of hot air blowing. Less maintenance: Boilers do not have filters that require cleaning, for instance. Better air quality: Since boilers don’t blow air, they don’t spread dust or allergens.

When was the Burnham series 2 boiler installed?

I installed a Burnham Series 2 Model 204 in 1995 for my gas hot water heating system. It has never had a single issue in 23 years. It’s not the most efficient design, at about 82% efficiency, but high efficiency (condensing) boilers cost twice as much.

What’s the difference between a boiler and a heater?

Air doesn’t hold heat as well, and water is difficult to move, so steam is a good medium for transferring heat to where its needed. In most instances, a small furnace or heating device is attached and provides the heat to get the water steaming. Boilers, like furnaces, are not just used for home application.

How does a boiler work in a central heating system?

In home use, boilers can act as a kind of go-between with a furnace and your heating set up. Often a smaller gas or electrical furnace is attached to the boiler, heats the water, and once the water has hit its boiling point, the heat is distributed through a series of pipes and ducts that make up your central heating system.

Can a central heating system be without a furnace?

Essentially, a furnace or boiler is the mechanism that produces the heat that your central heating system will then distribute to keep your home warm. A central heating system without a furnace and/or boiler wouldn’t be much of a heating system at all.

What are the efficiency ratings of a Burnham boiler?

Burnham Gas Boilers Comparison Guide Model Efficiency (up to) Boiler Type Series 3 84% AFUE Atmospheric Gas Hot Water Series 2 84% AFUE Atmospheric Gas Hot Water Series X-2 84% AFUE Atmospheric Gas Hot Water Independence 82% AFUE Atmospheric Gas Steam

Can you use natural gas in a Burnham boiler?

Gas or oil boilers available in select Burnham boilers – this is usually optional when you buy a boiler. Some people use oil or LP because of the unavailability of natural gas. Stainless Steel burners make for durability for extended life of the boiler system.

Who are the representatives of Burnham commercial boilers?

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