If you are considering getting a boiler installed at your home, this post is just for you. It looks at everything you need to know about boilers Wirral. By the time you have read this post, you would have debunked popular boiler myths and will know how they work, if they are dangerous, and should you even get one. So, what are you waiting for? Let’s get started with the post.
Can Water Be Boiled Using Boilers?
The boilers that are used these days do not boil water. The reason why you might think so is that the term “boiler” has been used in reference to steam boilers in the past. These steam boilers boiled water to help make steam. The boilers of today are simply water heaters that tend to use natural gas.
How Is Heat Generated By Boilers?
Radiant heat is provided by boilers. They warm radiators in a room, unlike forced air furnaces that warm the air in the room. Many people opt for boilers since they can simply set the thermostat to a lower temperature and allow the radiant heat to help keep the room warmer as compared to the air temperature. There are some people that argue that boilers offer balanced heat during the winter.
Important Things You Need To Know Boiler Heating Systems
- A vented metal pipe offers standard efficiency. On the other hand, a PVC pipe should be vented for higher efficiency.
- Radiation options include cast iron, baseboard, and fin tube radiators.
- A boiler requires annual maintenance, so you need to hire a boiler maintenance company to help take responsibility for the boiler’s maintenance.
Common Reasons Why Boilers Stop Working or Break
Two of the common reasons why boilers stop working or break are when the electrical components stop working (thermostat, controls, etc) and when the pumps fail. It is also possible for unnecessary air to make its way into the system. On the other hand, low water pressure is also a possibility. It would make it difficult for the system to move the water. Thus, the boiler would be unable to radiate heat at all or at least correctly. There have been situations where water froze in very cold conditions.
Can Boilers Deal With Humidity Problems?
The answer to the question is a bit tricky since it depends on the boiler’s efficiency. The thing about boiler systems is that they do not add humidity or remove it. Only cast iron boilers are able to do so. However, a low-efficiency boiler would use the indoor air for the needed combustion flame. It would dry out the house. High-efficiency boilers pull air from the outdoors for combustion.
Conclusion
Now that you have read this post on boilers, you will know more boilers and what you should expect from them. Always learn more about the type of boiler before you make a purchase.
Get In Touch
Looking for a new boiler in Wirral? Call us today on 0758 0359 493 or you can drop us an email at mike@wirralplmbers.com. A member of our team will get back to you as soon as possible. We install new boilers in Wirral, Liverpool and Chester.
