Heating your home is essential to keeping your family comfortable in the winter months, and understanding the different types of systems available is key to ensuring you have the best system for your home in Temecula, CA. However, it may not occur to you that each heating system is built differently. While the primary function stays the same, each heating system has a unique way of operating. From furnaces to boilers to heat pumps, we’ll help you make an informed decision about the best heating system for your home. 

Forced Air Heating System

Forced air heating systems are very common in older homes around the United States, with furnaces being the most prevalent example. These central locations will generate heat and move it through ducts and vents to heat your home. Forced-air heating systems are incredibly reliable and can last anywhere from 15 to 30 years with proper heater maintenance. In many cases, homeowners can keep their furnaces running far longer than their intended lifespan. Of course, with any system, regular maintenance and upkeep is the key to maintaining efficiency and reliability.

Heat Pumps

Heat pumps are capable of heating and cooling your home, depending on your needs. Unlike furnaces, they don’t create heat – they pull it from the outside air and transfer it indoors. This makes them especially popular in Southern California, where below-freezing temperatures are non-existent.

Heat pumps are typically cheaper than other heating systems, but they may not always be the most effective. That’s because, as the temperature outside drops, the efficiency of the heat pump drops as well. Additionally, if the temperature outside is too cold, the heat pump may struggle to keep your home warm.

Radiator/Boiler Heating Systems

Dating back to the 1800s, radiator heating systems have been a reliable source of warmth for homes around the world. But don’t be fooled – just because these systems may be old-school doesn’t mean they’re outdated.

Modern radiator systems use the latest advances in HVAC technology to give your home the comfort you need without sacrificing quality. Whether you’re dealing with a single-room radiator in a small apartment or a multi-room radiator heating system in a larger home, these systems are both efficient and cost-effective. Radiators typically use either hot water or steam from the boiler to heat your home. 

Understanding all the nuances of heating systems can seem like a big task – with ProFlo, it can be made much easier. ProFlo has been specializing in heater repair and heater maintenance for the last 20 years. When something about your heating system isn’t making sense, we are always available to help you. If you are curious about heater replacement or any of our other services, give us a call at (951) 694-1300 or by filling out our free contact form.