Do I Have a Boiler or a Furnace?

Maybe it is not a topic that has come up over the dinner table in your Colorado Springs home. We understand, but perhaps you wish to know the answer. Well, we’re glad you asked! In simple terms, a boiler is a heating appliance that is installed by a contractor, which is used to heat a building through the use of hot water or steam.

The terms boiler and furnace are often used interchangeably, but a furnace and a boiler are quite different. Unlike boilers, furnaces are connected to ductwork, and they blow hot or warm air throughout your home to maintain the temperature that has been set at the thermostat. This is known as a “forced air system.”

Now the best question is really this…if you have either a boiler or a furnace what is the best place to call for repairs? In the Colorado Springs area it is probably HVAC experts Altitude Heating and Air. That number (emergency or not) is (719) 209-4955. The website address is altitudehvacco.com. Stay comfortable throughout the remainder of this winter and beyond.