HEATING SYSTEM: BOILER VS. FURNACE

Many homeowners may confuse the terms boiler and furnace, but, there is an easy way to remember: a boiler uses hot water (think of "boiling" water) to heat your home, and a furnace uses warm air (also referred to as forced air).

BOILER
A hydronic system uses water or steam to heat your home. In a hot water system, the boiler heats water to approximately 180 degrees. A circulator moves the water through the pipes that lead to baseboard heaters, radiators or radiant tubing.

In a steam system, the boiler turns the water into steam, which then rises through the pipes to radiators.

FURNACE
A warm air system uses a furnace to deliver the heat throughout the home. The air is heated in the furnace and a blower forces it into a duct system. The warm air is then released into your home, through vents or registers in your walls, ceilings or floors.

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Energy Efficiency: What Does It Really Mean?

The energy efficiency rating of heating and air conditioning equipment is critical, yet often misunderstood. It is important to understand what the ratings stand for and how they are determined in the first place. 

The standards for energy efficiency are set by the U.S. Dept. of Energy and every piece of heating and air conditioning equipment is assigned one of three efficiency ratings, which must appear on the products.

The three ratings include:

• SEER (Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio). This is how air conditioners and heat pumps are rated. The higher the SEER number, the greater the energy efficiency. Currently, the approved minimum SEER rating is 13.0, while the highest SEER rating available is 21.0.
• AFUE (Average Fuel Utilization Efficiency). This is the measurement of efficiency of gas and oil-fired heating equipment. It's shown in percentages and the number indicates how much fuel is used to heat a house - and how much is wasted. For example, a 79.5% AFUE means that 20.5% is wasted. So, the higher the number the better the efficiency and the least waste. Replacing an old, inefficient heating system can result in significant energy savings, as much as 40%!
• HSPF (Heating Seasonal Performance Factor). While a heat pump's cooling efficiency is measured by SEER, HSPF determines its heating efficiency. The most efficient heat pumps have an HSPF between 8.0 and 10.0.

Although these efficiency rating standards are technical, familiarizing yourself with these numbers and what they mean can be helpful in making decisions regarding heating and cooling equipment for your home. And, your Gault Energy Comfort Specialists can help guide you every step of the way in determining which makes the most sense for you, your family, and your budget!

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Three Ways to Save this February!

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If one of your New Year's Resolutions was to save more money in 2014, Gault Energy is here to help! We are offering three great ways to save this February on your home energy needs. 

$200.00 credit for each new person you refer who signs up*
*New accounts subject to credit check & must be on an automatic delivery

$100.00 off a propane delivery*
*On deliveries of 100 gallons or more. Only on new or expanded service

$500.00 off a new heating or AC system*
*Does not apply to previously quoted systems



All offers are valid through February 28, 2014.

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Oil vs. Natural Gas – Which Heating Fuel is Right for Your Home?

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While natural gas was cheaper than home heating oil last winter, did you know oil heat has been cheaper than natural gas for 15 of the last 18 winters? In fact, many experts are saying that oil will be cheaper than gas over the next ten years – and here’s why.

• First, more and more sources of oil are being discovered right here in the US. Many newspaper stories have reported that these new discoveries could make the US totally oil dependent by 2015.
• Second, liquid natural gas is now being produced in the US for export to countries like China and India, where it is sold for 5x what it is sold for in the US. This export market has led to increased demand, which in turn means natural gas prices will skyrocket.

While Gault Energy is fuel-neutral when it comes to installing furnaces and boilers, we’re still confident on home heating oil. If you’re considering changing from home heating oil to propane or natural gas to heat your home, please give us a call at 203.227.5181.

We’ll talk you through the options and install the heating system that is best for you and your family. As always, you’ll get the same 24/7 service with your natural gas or propane heating system that you have come to expect from us!

If you have questions or would like additional information, please send your inquiries to info@gaultenergy.com, or view our Newsletter.

BIOHEAT from Gault Energy

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Gault Energy is proud to announce that their heating oil is now blended with Bioheat.

Gault Energy’s commitment is environmental conservation is at the core of all we do, so adding Bioheat to our list of conservation initiatives made perfect sense. Now you too can feel good knowing the heating oil you use in your home is blended with Bioheat.

 

Where does Bioheat come from?
• Soybeans
• Cottton & Sunflower seeds
• Recycled cooking oil
• Animal fats

 

Did you know that Bioheat:
• Is produced from domestic renewable resources
• Requires no modifications of your heating equipment
• Is biodegradable, nontoxic, and almost totally free of sulfur
• Burns cleaner than traditional heating oil
• Acts as a cleaning agent and a lubricant to help your equipment run effectively
• Reduces our dependency on foreign oil imports

Gault Energy is striding towards a movement that reduces the carbon footprint of all of their customers, honoring the Next Generation. For more information on Bioheat, visit Gault Energy Bioheat or call (203) 227-5181 for further assistance.

Energy Efficient Products

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Here is a summary of the many energy efficient systems and equipment that we offer, instal and serviced by our professionals at Gault Energy. For more details on these systems, give us a call and speak with one of our Gault representatives.

Heating Systems - Boilers
System 2000
Biasi B-10 Boiler System
Munchkin High Efficiency Boiler

Heating Systems - Furnaces
Thermopride Furnaces

Hot Water Heaters
Bock Hot Water Heaters
Rinnai LS Series Tankless Water Heaters

Air Conditioning - Central Air Conditioners
Trane XLi Series Air Conditioners
Split Ductless Cooling

Trane Air Handlers

Beckett Heat Managers

Termostats

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