First Choice Heating & Cooling Blog: Posts Tagged ‘Gas Boilers’

Can My Boiler Overheat? Or Even Explode?

Monday, November 28th, 2022
Boiler with pressure gauge and bright light in the background.

Boilers can overheat, and they can cause explosions in rare circumstances if the conditions are right. Let’s get this out of the way right from the start: if your boiler exhibits signs of overheating or runs the risk of exploding, this is an emergency and should be treated as such. That’s when you call for boiler repair as soon as possible.

Let’s talk about why it can overheat, what causes it, and the two different types of ways your boiler can explode so you know what the risks are.

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What Separates How a Boiler Heats From How a Furnace Heats

Monday, January 17th, 2022

red-thermometerThe two most common types of heating systems found in local homes are furnaces and boilers. Each has advantages and disadvantages, but we want to use this post to explain the basic differences in how these two systems generate heat and distribute it. You can use the information to help you understand how your heating system works as well as decide on what type of heater you want if you’re planning on a new installation.

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