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What Should You Know About Boilers?

What Should You Know About Boilers?

If you are a homeowner in the Toronto area, you must know about boilers in Toronto. One of the most important (but often overlooked) pieces of equipment in your home is the boiler. If you're not sure what a boiler is or what it does, don't worry. We will teach you everything you need to know about boilers.

 

How Do Boilers Work?

A boiler is a closed vessel in which water or other fluid is heated. Boilers work by circulating hot water or steam through a system of pipes in your home. The heat from the water or steam warms the air in your home and is circulated through ducts. This type of heating is very efficient. You can use it in various processes or heating applications, such as central heating, boiler-based power generation, cooking, and sanitation.

 

What Should You Know About Boilers?

You should keep in mind a few things if you're considering having a boiler installed in your home.

  • Boilers require regular maintenance to keep them running correctly. You'll need to have your boiler serviced by a qualified technician at least once a year.
  • They can be noisy. If you have young children or are sensitive to noise, you may want to consider another type of heating system for your home.
  • Boilers can be expensive to operate. They typically use more energy than other heating systems, so you'll see an increase in your energy bills when you switch to a boiler. However, the money you'll save on your heating bills may offset the cost of the higher energy bills.

 

Pros and Cons of Having a Boiler

Some of the pros include that boilers are very efficient and can save you money on your energy bills. Additionally, boilers are low maintenance and can last for many years with proper care. However, there are also some cons to consider. For example, if your boiler breaks down, it can be expensive to repair or replace. Additionally, boilers are noisy and can be disruptive if you have young children or are sensitive to noise.

 

Why You Should Have a Boiler

Even though there are some cons to having a boiler, there are also many pros. Boilers require very little maintenance and can last for many years if cared for properly. If you're considering whether or not to install a boiler in your home, weigh the pros and cons carefully to make the best decision for your situation.

 

As you can see, there are both pros and cons to having a boiler in your home. However, the pros may outweigh the cons for some homeowners. A-Plus Quality provides a full range of heating and cooling services in Toronto, including the installation of boilers. If you're considering having a boiler installed in your home, talk to professional heating and cooling contractor for more information. Call us today!

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  • What is a heat pump?

    Heat pumps use electricity to move heat from a cool space to a warm space, making the cool space cooler and the warm space warmer. During the heating season, heat pumps move heat from the cool outdoors into your warm house and during the cooling season, heat pumps move heat from your cool house into the warm outdoors. Because they move heat rather than generate heat, heat pumps can provide equivalent space conditioning at as little as one quarter of the cost of operating conventional heating or cooling appliances.

  • What are mini-split advantages?

    Just as the name implies, a “mini-split” system is a “split system” however available in smaller capacities, for single room to whole house conditioning. Mini-split systems may range from as small as 9,000 BTUh per hour, comparable to say, a small window AC unit, for individual room use, up to 4 and 5 ton capacities for “Room By Room” (also known as “Zoning”) and whole house conditioning. With near universal design, mini-splits are “heat pumps” which provide both heating and cooling for a home. Here are key advantages when compared to traditional split systems:

    Efficiency- Mini-splits are highly engineered systems which offer attractive operating efficiencies, in many instances, eligible for utility company rebates.
    Heat Pump- Most mini-split systems are heat pumps, providing year-round comfort.
    Solar friendly- Due to very low power requirements, mini-splits are an ideal complement to “Net Zero Energy” homes, or any home using renewable power.
    Carbon footprint- Mini-splits are 100% electric, with zero operating emissions of any type.
    Zoning- Most mini-split manufacturers offer systems capable of room-by-room “zoning”, to account for peak demands of a room based upon construction type, exposure orientation and usage.
    Variable capacity- Mini-splits are typically DC inverter driven. That is, a variable speed compressor which modulates in proportion to instantaneous demand. Most conventional split systems, by comparison, operate with an ON-OFF strategy. (Would you use an ON-OFF switch as the accelerator in your vehicle?)
    Location, Location, Location!- Mini-split outdoor units are compact; they can be located far away from noise-sensitive areas, such as bedrooms and home offices. Mini-split indoor units have the ability to be installed where conventional systems cannot.
    They’re perfect for additions and remodels where access to current HVAC system is difficult to access.
    Modern mini-split systems are remarkably quiet; in fact, many times their operation is unnoticed by the end user.

  • Water is Leaking on my Furnace

    Water falling on to the furnace can harm your heating unit by affecting the control boards and other components enclosed in the furnace. There can be many causes to the water overflow, but the most common cases in the summer is the ice build up inside the evaporator coil due to low refrigerant level. Water build up can also be due to the evaporator coil having a crack on the base, if this is the case contact us by booking an appointment or call us today to have a technician come have a look at your unit and repair this issue before it causes excessive damage.  

  • Why should I maintain my Furnace or AC?

    An annual maintenance will extend the lifetime of your heating and cooling unit. The technician will diagnose and repair any problem with the unit before it fails, so you won't need to worry about any problems when the weather gets very hot in the summer or extremely cold in the winter.

  • Most common Boiler Issues

    - Boiler fails to ignite
    - Low pressure
    - Strange Noises
    - Boiler is not responding to the thermostat
    - Cold Radiators
    - Boiler leaking or dripping
    - Boiler cycling very fast
    - Available Hot water but No Heat

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