HVAC heating systems have three basic components. If your heating system isn’t working properly, one of these basic components could be the problem:
- Furnace, boiler or heat pump, this uses warm air or water to heat your home.
- Heat distribution system: Moves warm air, steam or hot water through the home.
- Thermostat, this regulates the amount of heat that is distributed throughout your home.
Heat Sources
Furnaces and boilers are often called Central Heating Systems, because the heat is generated in a central location and distributed throughout your home. However, they are actually heat sources that are listed here:
Furnace: Heats warm air that is distributed throughout the home via the use of a blower motor and air ducts.
Boiler: Provides heated water or steam that is distributed throughout the home via a series of pipes.
Heat Pumps: Pulls heat from the surrounding air to warm the home. It can also be used for home cooling. We repair all of them.