Most U.S. homes are heated with either furnaces or boilers. Furnaces heat air and distribute heated air throughout the house using ducts. Boilers heat water, providing either hot water or steam. Heated water can be distributed to baseboard radiators, radiant floor systems or can heat air with a hot water coil.
Steam boilers operate at a higher temperature than hot water boilers, and are inherently less efficient, but high-efficiency versions of all types of boilers are currently available.
A boiler's efficiency is measured by annual fuel utilization efficiency (AFUE). The Federal Trade Commission requires new boilers to display their AFUE so consumers can compare heating efficiencies of various models. AFUE is a measure of how energy efficient the appliance is over the course of a typical year. An AFUE of 90% means that 90% of the energy in the fuel becomes heat for the home and the other 10% escapes up the chimney.
Your investment in an efficient heating system can keep your family comfortable even during the coldest of days. Soundview HVAC has the total solution for your heating needs. Your investment in a new, more efficient system can keep your family comfortable, while saving you money by reducing high energy costs. If you need to replace your homes heating system, Soundview HVAC is the company you can trust for the exceptional quality and value you expect.
