Which is the Better Firewood Furnace?
If you've been looking for a home furnace versus boiler , there are some things to think about before you buy. Let's look at the pros and cons of both types of furnaces and decide which one is right for your needs. Boiler: A boiler is a gas-fired appliance that heats water and creates steam that is directed into a furnace to be reheated again. The most common form of these is the central heating boiler which burns gas, oil or coal and is sometimes referred to as an 'all in one' system. The main advantage of a boiler is that they can produce very high efficiency as well as provide sufficient hot water to all the household requirements and are often cheaper than a portable system. There are two different types of boilers. Gas boilers and electric boilers use electricity to create heat. The disadvantage of the latter is that it requires more energy to operate as opposed to the former which will result in higher running costs. Electric boilers are also more susceptible to d...