Oil Fired Central Heating Systems

So How Does this Type of System Work

Today oil fired central heating systems are typically found in more rural locations where natural gas is not available. Essentially the system is very simple and uses an oil fired burner to heat a tank of water or coil of tubes containing water to a preset temperature. This hot water is then pumped through pipes that run throughout the home and into radiators placed in each room. These radiators then heat the rooms to keep everyone nice and warm.

The temperature in the room is controlled by the preset temperature of the oil fired heating boilers being used and by a valve on the radiator itself. The valve may be a simple hand valve that you open or close manually or it can be temperature sensitive automatic valve. With the right type of oil fired heaters known as combi boilers not only can you have plenty of fuel efficient heat to keep you warm, but you will have a seemingly endless supply of hot water both during the winter and the summer months.

Getting the Most for Your Money

Although there are several different types of oil fired central heating systems there is one type of system that is by far more efficient than almost any other heating system currently on the market. Oil fired condensing boilers are rated to be at least 90% efficient by virtue of the way they are designed to operate. While the main source of heat is still an oil fired burner that heats the water inside the system, the condensing boiler has one extra part of the system that helps to make it so efficient.

Inside the flue outlet the oil fired condensing boiler has a condenser that captures the heat of the waste gases produced during the combustion of the oil used to provide heat. This condenser is included in the overall central heating system and adds the heat of the exhaust gasses to the water. This reduces the amount of fuel that must be used to keep the water in the system up to the predetermined temperature.

On top of this the condenser reduces the temperature of the exhaust gasses during the heat transfer process turning the bulk of these gasses in to harmless water vapor and water. Not only is this type of oil fired condensing boiler far more fuel efficient, but the reduction in fuel usage and exhaust gasses that are emitted into atmosphere help to make a large cut in the size of your carbon footprint on the earth.

For many years people have been tearing out their old oil fired systems and replacing them with gas or electric heat instead as it was more economical. Today a reversal has been taking place as the latest oil fired central heating systems are now among the most efficient ways to heat a home and can provide all the hot water your home will ever need.