Wood Furnace - An Efficient and Economical Home Heating System in Three Varieties

In many parts of the world, a wood furnace is the main system used to heat a home. They have many advantages to them and some consider them to be the most efficient of heating devices that you can use. Of course, having access to an adequate wood supply is a must with this type of heating system.

One of the main reasons for their popularity is that their source of fuel is wood, a natural and renewable product. Burning wood does not release toxic fumes into the air. It is, for all practical purposes, a green renewable resource being used in a green product.

When you start shopping for one of these units you will notice that they are broken down into three categories: the central system, multi-fuel and outdoor. Each have their own specific characteristics so you will need to decide which setup you want in order to choose the system.

A central wood furnace system is flexible in that it can be located in virtually any part of the home where you can access the duct and plenum system. This wood furnace doesn't require a large fire so it is not only economical but very efficient. It burns very hot and leaves little in the way of residue but ash.

When the fire burns, it releases heat from all sides which rises. Due to the design and shape of the furnace every wall radiates heat to magnify its intensity. This makes it a neat way to heat a basement which is where many people place their central wood-fired furnace.

Cold air from the room is pulled in and then heated air is sent out into the rest of the house by a fan(s) through the ducts. Depending upon which central wood burner you buy, you can heat several floors of a house.

And just to add to the ambience of your home, you do not necessarily need to place your central wood furnace in the basement. There are even designs that look like a fireplace with a large glass covering that allows you to see the fire as it burns. What a great touch.

A multi-fuel heating system can go either inside or outside. It is a dual system in that it uses wood and another source, such as gas or coal at the same time. For example, wood is burned as the primary source. When the wood supply runs out the thermostat monitors the temperature until it gets down to the pre-set amount. At that point, the furnace switches over to the alternate source, like gas, and begins running again. This continues until you add more wood and it switches back over. This is great in a home where the homeowners may be away for extended periods of time in the winter.

An outdoor wood burning furnace, more properly called an outdoor wood-fired boiler, heats water and sends this hot water into the home where some type of heat exchange is done either via water-to-water or water-to-air. The heat is then sent into the home via in floor radiant heating, radiant baseboards or forced air vents.

An outdoor wood furnace can also be used to furnish water for the home's hot water heater, or even a pool. And better yet, all the mess is outside. However it will require some trenching done to allow the insulated pipes carrying the hot water to the house to be laid

Archgard Fireplaces - Not Only Stylish, Also Energy Efficient

When outdoor temperatures hit below 0 there is nothing like coming home to a hot cocoa and lounging in front of a warm and cozy fireplace. Indeed, fireplaces are more than mere adornments in any home and find its full use during the cold winter months, or even during cooler evenings in the fall. Fireplaces, however, should not only be functional but also safe. And since you want to maintain the beauty and elegance of your home, they should also be stylish. That is what Archgard is all about.

Archgard is a leading manufacturer of gas and wood burning fireplaces in North America. All Archgard units are manufactured in North America by skilled craftsmen who know about cold weather and keeping warm during the cold winter months. Having been in business for more than two decades, Archgard has become a leader in fireplace solutions. The company offers the best heating solutions across the continent. It's a claim that is yet to be disputed.

Being at the forefront of producing excellent quality fireplaces, they continue to re-invent their fireplaces and gas and wood stoves using the latest in heating technology. Archgard can easily do this because it is a privately owned company and thus can easily allocate resources for product research and development to maintain the company's commitment to high quality standards. Precisely because of this pro-active mindset, Archgard is able to come up with different products that make the home a comfortable and safe place to live in, especially during the wintertime. Among these are the freestanding fireplaces which can also be installed in difficult settings like the basement.

Aside from their commitment to product quality, what sets Archgard apart is its commitment in supporting the North American economy by generating jobs in the locality. This is made possible by utilizing the talents of skilled craftsmen in the area which contributes to lowering the unemployment rate. This also ensures that money goes into the local economy. Furthermore, Archgard's business model ensures that the market only gets the products that have been paid for so that there is no over or under production.

With Archgard fireplaces you do not just get all cozy and warm inside your home, you get fireplaces and gas and wood stoves that add a distinct elegance to your interior from the unique designs available. You also get peace of mind because all products are tested to meet safety compliance standards. As an added bonus, you get great savings because energy cost is optimized resulting to minimal utility bills. All units are guaranteed durable and are supported with a limited lifetime warranty.