It Saves You Money - Energy costs are a major household or business expenditure, especially in harsher winter climates.  As a fuel source, wood -- in addition to being readily available and totally renewable -- is extremely inexpensive compared to other fuel sources.  In fact, the energy savings realized by heating with a Central Boiler furnace can often pay back the purchase price in the first two years.  By adding a domestic water-to-water heat exchanger, the unit can also provide all of your hot water.  You can then turn your heater off and realize big savings on your electric or gas bill.  Over a 10-year period a homeowner or business may save $10,000 to $50,000 or more in heating costs. 

It Keeps You Safe - Safety is a major consideration when it comes to burning wood as a heat source.  An estimated 73,800 home heating fires in 1994 killed 487 people and injured almost 2000 people.  But a Central Boiler furnace removes the fire hazard from the home or building being heated -- all burning takes place remotely, up to 500 feet away.  There's no indoor burning, indoor smoke, and no threat of a devastating chimney fire.  Also, indoor burning can affect air quality, and even create a dangerous buildup of carbon monoxide.  With a Central Boiler furnace, these problems are eliminated.  You get clean, comfortable warmth -- and peace of mind.  All of Central Boiler furnace models have been tested and listed to UL and CSA standards, except the Pallet Burner and which is listed by OMNI.

It Saves You Time - Continuous stoking of wood is a necessary part of fireplace and wood stove use.  If you don't have the time or energy to continually baby-sit these heat sources, the Central Boiler furnace is your low-maintenance alternative.  It burns large pieces of wood -- up to 30 inches in diameter and 72 inches in length -- and there's no splitting, which dramatically reduces the time spent preparing the wood.  Central Boiler furnaces operate efficiently using seasoned wood or unseasoned wood.  The large firebox door is designed for easy loading of wood and removal of ash.  There's no costly chimney cleaning or upkeep, and the maintenance is simple, requiring only minutes to perform.

It Allows You To Enjoy Your Home - Your home is one of your biggest investments.  It's where your family spends a considerable amount of time.  And you spend a considerable amount of money making it comfortable and enjoyable.  Firewood can be dirty, moldy and riddled with insects, which can create a mess in your home.  Burning wood indoors means smoke, ashes, odors and eventual buildup of soot on walls and ceilings.  With a Central Boiler furnace, you avoid all of these problems because you don't have to bring firewood inside, and all burning takes place remotely, up to 500 feet away.  Many Central Boiler furnace owners have also noticed that eliminating indoor burning has helped alleviate respiratory and allergy problems caused by exposure to moldy firewood, smoke, and ashes.

It Is Good For The Environment - A wood heating system is the right choice for the increasing number of people who are concerned about our environment.  Unlike systems that rely on fossil fuels, wood is a totally renewable resource, which, when burned, results in no net carbon dioxide increase.  Carbon dioxide is part of the natural plant-growth cycle and occurs naturally when trees are allowed to rot on the forest floor.  On the other hand, fossil fuels, when burned, release carbon dioxide, which is believed to be responsible for the heat-trapping "greenhouse effect."  In addition, harvesting firewood has a pruning effect on forests, which allows net growth to flourish.  And the wood you burn most likely comes from your local area -- it's not imported, as is the case with oil.