For several years after getting married, my husband and I rented an apartment.
- When we were ready to start a family, we started looking for a house to buy.
We spent nearly eight months touring various properties. We were quite particular about the size of the yard, square footage of the home and location. By the time we found a house that met all of our criteria, we were getting desperate. I was anxious to move and prepare a nursery. Our only complaint was that the house was equipped with a boiler instead of a furnace. Neither of us had any experience with a boiler heating system and we worried about noise, energy efficiency and its ability to handle severe winter cold. I did a little research and learned that boilers are often recommended for people who suffer from allergies, asthma or dust sensitivities because they are especially clean. Because the system uses water instead of air to convey heat energy, it doesn’t cause issues with insufficient humidity. Boiler operation is virtually silent and with few moving parts, especially reliable. Boilers tend to last a really long time and provide a wonderfully gentle comfort. They easily handle the most severe weather and avoid drafts and stratification. Modern boilers are quite energy efficient and can link to baseboard heaters, radiators, radiant flooring, towel-warmers and snowmelt systems. Plus, there’s the added advantage of zone control. We ended up buying the house and the boiler heating system is one of the best features. We’ve had no complaints with it.