Water Boiler and Why It Is Important to Have One

Despite their name, modern day hot water boilers do not really boil water in the traditional manner. Instead, they heat water to a certain temperature to be used in conjunction with a forced air heating system. In fact, most new hot water boilers double up as forced air heaters and in some cases, steam boilers as well. However, older homes with older radiators may still have water boilers which actually just boil water to produce steam. This is because the pipes used for water boiling are much longer than those used for forced air heating and, therefore, water does not heat up as fast as the air.

As such, if your house has a water boiler but not a forced air heating system then the boiler will simply be a storage tank full of water which will eventually require repair or replacement. Water boilers must, therefore, always be kept under a good enough supply of water so that they can keep producing steam without becoming over-stocked. The main disadvantage of a water boiler is that it uses up to ten times as much water as a forced air heating system. Also, water boilers are much more energy efficient than their forced air cousins and so, may actually be cheaper to run in the long run.

The key advantage of a water boiler however, is its use of water instead of air to produce heat. As long as you have a steady supply of water, the boiler will never stop producing heat. A water boiler does not need a lot of space because it is very simply hung from your roof or inside the wall of your home (if it is attached to the ceiling). If you choose to install a water boiler, you will have to hire a plumber to install it for you. If you have an old radiator then the first thing you should do is remove it and any damaged tubes and pipes. A damaged tube will not heat your water and will only cause your water heater to run inefficiently – a damaged radiator can even cause harm to your property.