Types of heating systemsThere are several different types of heating systems
available for homes in New Jersey. Your FMA heating professional is an expert in
determining the right equipment for your home based on design, living space, individual
needs, and many other factors. To gain insight into the various types of heating systems
available please read on.
Home heating systems are normally broadly described as either "warm air" or
"hydronic." Warm air systems circulate heated air while hydronic systems utilize
heated water to heat the home. There are also hybrid systems, called "hydro-air"
which include the best features of both system types.
Warm air
A typical warm air system consists of a furnace which heats air and ducts which carry the
heated air throughout the house. Modern warm air systems include a motorized blower which
pushes heated air through the ductwork. While some people don't like warm air systems
because they tend to heat unevenly and render "dry" heat, others prefer warm air
systems since they can utilize the same ducts as air conditioning, are easily fitted with
efficient humidifiers, and offer a convenient access for highly effective electronic air
cleaners.
Hydronic
There are several different types of hydronic systems. All employ a "boiler" in
which water is heated for distribution throughout the heating system. Many older systems
contain a steam boiler in which water is heated until it turns to steam, rises throughout
the piping to radiators, and returns to the boiler as water after it cools. Nowadays most
hydronic systems circulate hot water through a distribution network consisting of
radiators, baseboard and/or radiant heating.
While most people are aware of radiators and
baseboard, radiant heating is much less common. Radiant heating systems circulate heated
water through special tubing embedded in the floors, walls, or ceilings of the home.
Radiant heating takes away no living space as there are no bulky radiators or baseboard
units needed. Radiant heating is being used more and more for specialty areas, driveways
for example, and can be incorporated into amenities such as bench seating and bathroom
towel warmers.
Hydro air systems consist of a boiler connected
to coils inside the home's ductwork. A blower pushes air over the coils and distributes it
throughout the house. As with warm air, hydro-air systems often contain humidifiers and
electronic air cleaners.
Regardless of the system in your home, you can
rely Keller Depken to keep you safe & comfortable while getting the most value from
your heating dollars!
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