Alternative forms of heat and power generation are used by some homeowners in the Twin Cities area, but a furnace system for Central Heating in Plymouth is still, by far, the most common choice. Even when people have a wood or pellet stove, they still want a furnace to turn on automatically if the fire goes out and the temperature drops.
Electric Baseboard Heat
Electric baseboard heat is significantly more expensive than other systems. This system typically is mainly found in rural homes where the original owners did not want to rely on deliveries of propane or heating oil. They may have mostly used wood heat and had the baseboards for backup.
Radiant Heat Powered by a Boiler
Another option is to have radiant heat powered by a boiler that runs on natural gas. Tubes or pipes under the floors contain warm water, and the heat from these devices rises into the room. This is one of the most favored types of Central Heating in Plymouth, since it’s quiet and doesn’t blow dust around. The heat is more even because there are no intermittent bursts of warm air coming through vents. Also, household residents and their guests love the toasty warm floors. So do the pets that lounge on the floor.
One possible disadvantage is more limitations on the type of flooring material that should be used. A thick, plush carpet is inadvisable because it can trap heat and prevent the warmth from radiating upward. Lighter carpet or hard floors, such as hardwood, laminate or tile, are recommended. Throw rugs can be placed on hard floors as desired.
Installation of the Systems
Furnaces, boilers and radiant heat systems all can be installed by companies like Sabre Heating & Air Conditioning. Most homeowners do not replace a furnace with a boiler system until the furnace is very old and a new system becomes necessary. However, earlier replacement of the system with radiant heat is an option for people who move into a house with a furnace and do not like the forced-air design. Click here to learn more about this particular organization.
