When an icy chill hits and its time to get some heat into the home, you’re probably only thinking of one thing: the setting on the thermostat. Few people actually take the time to think about what processes actually move that heat into the home and how their heaters really work—and that’s okay!
For the most part, it’s not up to you to know how a heater works, as a qualified technician will have the information necessary to make any repairs and only an installer is experienced enough to put in a new heater properly. However, there is one thing we think any new homebuyer should know, or anyone purchasing a replacement heater: the difference between a boiler and a furnace.