Your home has a variety of components that help to keep it comfortable and efficient. Boiler and water heater installations are of particular importance to a household’s functionality. However, many people are confused as to how these appliances are different. While both are used to heat water, they have distinct ways of doing so and serve separate purposes. Here’s an overview of how each one works.

Boiler

A boiler either heats water just below the boiling point or actually boils and converts it to steam. Older systems use the less-efficient medium of steam, while newer systems circulate hot water. In either case, the water or steam travels through pipes connected to radiators that distribute the heat into the house.

Although these HVAC units heat water, they operate on a closed system that doesn’t supply water to be used for bathing, cooking, or cleaning. Boilers can run on natural gas, electricity, propane, or heating oil and are typically installed and serviced by HVAC technicians—not plumbers.

Water Heater

A water heater is an open system that pulls water from a private well or municipal plumbing line and heats it before sending it through the pipes to provide a home with hot water for bathing, cooking, washing clothes, and doing dishes. There are two main types of water heaters available: tank and tankless. A tank unit stores hot water until it’s required, while a tankless unit heats water on demand. Water heaters can be powered by gas, electricity, or solar energy, and plumbing professionals handle installation and maintenance services.

Whether you need a water heater installation or repairs for an existing unit, turn to King’s Plumbing in West Chester, OH. Their team of licensed professionals have years of industry experience and are qualified to take care of all your plumbing needs. The company is committed to providing residents throughout Greater Cincinnati with reliable and affordable solutions that keep homes in working order. Call (513) 683-9935 to request a job estimate, or visit them online to learn more about their water heater installation and maintenance services.