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Is it time to invest in a new heating system for your home this season? Boilers are an excellent heating option for our area. However, the installation process can be very involved, so many homeowners only invest in a boiler during a new home build or a remodel.
However, give us a call if you’re interested in a boiler installation in Wayne, PA as a heating system replacement. We can talk to you about your options and help you decide if a boiler is the right solution for your family. You can also keep reading to learn more about how a boiler works and why installation is such a big undertaking.
Boiler Operation and System Benefits
A boiler is a highly efficient heating system that works by transferring heat using water instead of air. The water inside a boiler gets heated to a high temperature and then gets distributed through your home via a network of pipes that are strategically placed throughout the rooms.
These pipes are located in floors, baseboards, or walls. Water provides a more consistent and even temperature compared to air which loses temperature easily. Boilers are great because they reduce the chances of drying your air out the way a forced air system might. Plus, they don’t recirculate airborne allergens and germs.
Since water is a better conductor of heat, a boiler can lower your energy costs for heating your home during the winter season. Boilers are also known to have long lifespans and may last longer compared to a more traditional furnace. Plus the heat that radiates out into your home starts lower and closer to the ground.
Since heat rises, it has the chance to heat your entire home from top to bottom. A forced air system that has air vents along the ceiling may struggle to heat your home completely. Instead, the heated air may pool along the ceiling instead of mixing in and heating the lower living spaces of your home.
Boiler Installation During a New Home Build
The only real downside to a boiler is that the installation process can be very disruptive. Pipes need to be installed in every room of your home, all connecting back to that main central unit. If you don’t have an existing boiler, tearing out portions of the walls and floors of an existing home to install one may not make sense.
We have a lot of homeowners installing a boiler during a new home build. This is one of the easiest and most seamless ways to enjoy a boiler because the setup happens in a way that allows us to optimize the layout. With a completely blank slate, your home builder can work with our team to plan out the piping layout and heating zones for your boiler.
Investing in a boiler during a new home build is great because you can optimize attic or basement space for other uses. Boilers don’t require any ductwork or air vents. You can utilize that extra space for storage. Plus, you won’t have to arrange furniture around keeping vents clear for maximum airflow.
Boiler Installation During a Remodel
If you already live in a home and have your heart set on a boiler, it’s best to invest in one when you’re already planning on other home renovations. For example, if you’re having the floors replaced or the walls repainted, our team can install a boiler as part of the renovation.
We can lay pipes out and then floor replacements can happen afterward. Keep in mind that placing pipes inside your walls will require us to remove sections of drywall that will have to be replaced and refinished once the boiler installation is complete.
Michall Daimion Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. has been the Main Line’s Premier Service Provider since 1976. Call us for all your HVAC needs.