You rely on your heating system to keep your Dayton home warm in winter, but how exactly does it work? Having heater knowledge can help you better understand how your home stays cozy when it’s cold out. With the right amount of heater knowledge, you might also have an easier time determining when your heating system needs repairs.
Heater Knowledge About Furnaces
Furnaces are forced-air heating systems that run on gas, oil, or electricity. Furnaces have a fan or blower that moves air inside it in order to be heated. This heated air is then circulated throughout your home using your ductwork and vents. The return vents in your home help maintain good air pressure while your furnace is running. Electric furnaces convert electricity to heat, while gas and oil furnaces use these fossil fuels to generate heat. Gas furnaces have a heat exchanger that moves hot gases to vent pipes to prevent your home from filling up with gas.
Heater Knowledge About Heat Pumps
Heat pumps use outside air to keep homes warm during winter. This type of heating system pulls heat from outdoor air and uses it to warm up a home’s interior. Heat pumps use electricity to run rather than gas or oil. When temperatures drop low enough, heat pumps use a backup heat source to warm homes, such as electric-resistant elements. During the summer, heat pumps work in reverse. They move warm air from inside your house outside in order to keep your home cooler.
Heating-System Maintenance
Whether you have a furnace or a heat pump, routine maintenance is important in order for your heater to keep working efficiently. With regular inspections and maintenance, your heating system will be able to operate properly, with a reduced risk of repairs.
If you’re looking for more information on heater knowledge, please contact Ace Hardware Home Services. We can answer your questions and help you choose a new heating system for your Dayton home.
