An oil or gas boiler is a heating system component that burns fuel to heat water to heat your home. Known as hydronic heat, boiler heating systems use a system of water pipes and baseboard radiators, wall radiators, and radiant flooring to distribute the hot water, which then radiates heat into your home. Boiler maintenance requirements include an annual inspection and replacement of faulty valves, pipes, or other parts. With maintenance, boilers can last up to 30 years. Boiler heating systems are more common in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic states in older homes as well as homes in rural areas without access to a natural gas line. If you’re buying an existing home in those areas, ask about the heating system.

An oil or gas boiler is a heating system component that burns fuel to heat water to heat your home. Known as hydronic heat, boiler heating systems use a system of water pipes and baseboard radiators, wall radiators, and radiant flooring to distribute the hot water, which then radiates heat into your home. A furnace, most commonly a gas furnace, is a component of a forced air HVAC system. The furnace burns natural gas or sometimes oil to heat a heat exchanger. Air flows over the heat exchanger, and the warm air is then forced into the duct system and out of the vents in your home.

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Furnace vs. Boiler: What You Need to Know

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September 4, 2024

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