How Does a Gas Boiler Furnace Work?

As the weather begins to change and we say goodbye to shorts and flip flops, and hello to turtlenecks, knit pants, and boots, it is time to consider cold weather and heating solutions. One delightful way to stay toasty is to snuggle up in a home that is warmed by the heat of a Gas Boiler Furnace.

A home that uses a gas boiler furnace is warmed by a cozy, radiant heat that doesn't require the need of forced air. This arrangement allows hot water to be irrigated to radiators throughout the home. This allows heat to circumvent the water, making its way into the living areas.

How Does a Gas Boiler Furnace Work?

Gas burns inside of an airtight combustion chamber to heat water coursing through a pipe in the combustion chamber. An electric pump is used to send the water to the home's radiators through a constant circuit of copper pipe. Every radiator in each room is made up of 90 degree bent copper piping. This was done in order to create a larger surface area so that heat may enter into the living area.

Heating in residential homes is controlled by electronic programming or a thermostat. Whereas an electronic boiler automatically starts itself at specific times designated by the owner/operator, a boiler that is controlled by a thermostat automatically turns on/off when the temperature goes down. Regular radiators are able to be turned off. This allows hot water to flow over to the next radiator. A thermostatic valve permits an individual to control the amont of heat he wishes to have. Some technically advanced boiler systems feature a condenser system that uses flue gases to turn cold water into hot water as it makes it way around again.