During the cold winter months, your heating keeps your home comfortable and livable, so it’s important to choose the right system. One excellent option is a hydronic system, which relies on water to move heat around your home. Boilers and hydronic heat are time-tested and versatile methods to keep your home warm and cozy all season long.

The Basics

Any system that circulates heat using hot water or steam is a hydronic system. The details can vary widely, but there are a few basics that remain constant: There is a heat source—either a burner or an electric heating element—that is used to warm water in your boiler. The water then transports heat by circulating through the area to be heated. The water cools as it circulates and returns to the boiler to be heated again.

The Variables

Some boilers and hydronic heat systems circulate water or steam to a radiator, while others run through tubes under the floor for room-wide radiant heating. Others still use the hot water to heat air that is delivered via blower to the areas it’s needed. The water itself may be preheated using solar power or geothermal heat pumps, and any type of fuel or electricity can be used to raise its temperature. This wide variety ensures there is an option that will work for any home or business.

If you’re planning to install or replace a heating system in your home, give some consideration to the hydronic heat options available. Water is an effective, reliable way to transport heat through your home and will help you stay comfortable and warm this winter.

Robinson Heating & Air Conditioning is the Middletown, OH, area’s expert on air conditioning, furnaces, heat pumps, and boilers and hydronic heat. For over 70 years, they’ve offered full-service installation and maintenance, including emergency repairs. To arrange service, call them today at (800) 397-8975 or send a message online.