Difference Between Boiler & Furnace

Learn the difference and similarity between the two here. If you have any questions or concerns, the professional plumbers at Mr. Rooter Plumbing are ready and willing to help. You can call at any time of the day thanks to our 24/7 emergency service.

So, What Is A Furnace?

As mentioned earlier, a furnace is a home heating system. A furnace uses air to heat your home and is referred to as an air-forced heating system as well. Here is a quick summary of how a furnace works. Use this knowledge to roughly diagnose the issue with your furnace before calling the professionals at Mr. Rooter Plumbing.

• A thermostat is installed in the system to detect the temperature. Falling temperature triggers the system and calls for heat.
• There are electric and gas furnaces. Electric furnaces utilize a heating element to warm up while a gas furnace lights the natural gas or propane in the burner via the pilot light or electronic ignition.
• The air pushing through the heat exchanger is heated by the burner or heating element.
• The blower forces the heated air into the ducts where it is distributed throughout your house or business.
• Cool air is drawn through the return registers near the floor and the process repeats with the thermostat tracking the heat.

What About A Boiler?

A boiler uses hot water instead of air to heat your home or business. Further, instead of ducts, it is radiators, cast iron, baseboard systems, or radiant floor heating that delivers the heat throughout your building.