Benefits of the Wood Boilers in a Cold Climate

Lauren Black • Dec 12, 2021

Burning wood has been the standard when it comes to providing heat and warmth inside homes during the cooler months since time immemorial. Generally, modern wood boilers work by using the hot water flowing through pipes to generate heat. 


The way a wood boiler operates makes it an ideal choice when it comes to providing centralised heat to a home, especially during winter.


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Below are some of the main reasons why wood boilers are ideal for home heating.


Energy Efficiency


Wood boilers deliver heat throughout the home using a open-vented system, which involves sending out streams of hot water into a series of pipes before returning to the main tank. As the hot water moves through the pipes, it begins to cool down. It then gets reheated as it returns to the boiler. Since the water returning to the boiler is still warm, it will use up less energy to reheat it. 


Centralised Heating

Wood boilers, on the other hand, can deliver heat to all parts of the house through hot water and its system of pipes. This design ensures that heat is distributed uniformly throughout the entire house, keeping even the furthest reaches of your home cosy through those chilly evenings. 


Low-Cost Operation


Although the upfront cost of installing a wood boiler system can be more expensive compared to other heating methods, it is still very cost-effective because of its long-term benefits. Unlike other heating systems, wood boilers do not have filters and fans that need to be changed and cleaned periodically, eliminating the need for regular maintenance. 


Also, compared to other heating methods, the fuel required to operate boilers, which is wood, is cheaper. Through a wood boiler, you’ll be able to save a lot of money on your monthly energy bills. 


Moisture Control


During the winter season, the moisture level in homes that use other forms of space heating drops significantly due to the dry air being circulated by the heating system. Aside from causing dry skin, low humidity can also irritate the eyes, throat and sinus. The lack of moisture also can also increase the number of foreign contaminants such as allergens and pathogens in the air. 


Unlike furnaces, wood boilers do not affect moisture levels since they do not cause dry air to circulate inside a home. Instead, they generate radiant heat through the hot water running through their system of pipes. 


Additional Benefits


Unlike other heating systems, wood boilers operate quietly since they do not have fans or other components that make a lot of noise. Using a wood boiler is also good for the environment since it does not produce as much carbon emission as other heating systems that run on electricity connected to the main grid generated by coal or gas powered stations. Also, since it doesn’t generate heat through the circulation of warm air, it does not contribute to the spread of dust particles and allergens inside a home. 


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