What Is Radiant Heat?
Radiant heat is a heating method that warms objects and people directly through radiators or in-floor piping, rather than heating and circulating air the way a furnace does. Boiler-based systems in older homes typically deliver heat this way through cast-iron radiators.
Why It Matters to You
Radiant heat from a boiler is often described as more even and less drying than forced-air heat, which is one reason many older Western Suburbs homes with existing radiator systems keep their boilers rather than converting to a furnace.
Practical Guidance
If you're weighing whether to keep a boiler system or convert to a furnace, factor in that converting means adding ductwork your home may not currently have.
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