Understanding the Difference: Furnace vs. Boiler 🔥

Furnace

A furnace, also known as a forced-air furnace or central ducted system, heats your home by warming air. Here’s how it works:

• The furnace heats air.

• A fan pushes the heated air through ductwork.

• The warm air is distributed through vents located in the floor, walls, or ceiling of each room.

Tip: If you have central air conditioning, you most likely have a furnace.

Boiler

A boiler heats water, which is then distributed throughout your home. Here are the common ways boilers heat your home:

• Through radiators, which release heat into the room.

• In-floor heating systems, which warm the floors and provide even heat distribution.

Other Common Heating Equipment

Besides furnaces and boilers, you might encounter other types of heating equipment, such as:

• Baseboards: Wall-mounted space heaters that provide localized heat.

• Fireplaces/Woodstoves: Traditional heating methods that use wood or gas.

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