Who is Central Boiler? -
Central Boiler®
is the
leading manufacturer of outdoor wood furnaces in Northern America.
Founded in 1984, the company has since expanded to include a line of gas
fireplace products. Based in Greenbush, Minnesota where the winter
temperatures can drop to 59 degrees below zero, they know the value of
safe, efficient heat.
What is a
Central Boiler® furnace?
- It is a safe and efficient way to
heat your home with wood. The Central Boiler® furnace
is designed to look like an attractive storage building and is installed
outside, away from the home or building being heated. A water jacket
surrounds the furnace firebox and the heat is transferred from the wood
fire to the water.
How can a
Central Boiler® furnace
heat my home and water? -
The
heated water is pumped to the home or building through insulated
underground pipes. Water-to-air or water-to-water heat exchanger or
direct circulation conveys the heat into the structure's forced-air
furnace, boiler, or radiant floor heating system, and to the water heater
to provide domestic hot water. This allows for normal thermostatic
control of temperatures for safe, even, comfortable heat.
What are the advantages of a
Central Boiler®
outdoor wood furnace? - The
Central Boiler® furnace
removes fire hazards from your home or building because all of the burning
takes place outside. An outdoor wood furnace won't affect your indoor air
quality and can alleviate respiratory and allergy problems caused by
indoor wood burning. Current owners of the Central Boiler®
furnace are using up to 25 to 50 percent less
wood compared to other heating alternatives. Since the Central
Boiler® furnace
can burn larger
pieces of wood it will dramatically reduce time spent preparing the wood.
Thermostatic control provides your home with even, steady heat.
Is wood burning bad for the
environment? -
A wood heating
system is the right choice for the increasing number of consumers who are
concerned about our environment. Wood is a totally renewable resource,
which, when burned, results in no net carbon dioxide increase. Carbon
dioxide is a 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 otherwise would
stay trapped in the earth. This causes a net increase in carbon dioxide,
which is believed to be responsible for the heat-trapping "greenhouse
effect." So when heating with wood rather than fossil fuels, you actually
achieve a net reduction in greenhouse gas emissions. In addition,
harvesting firewood has a pruning effect on forests, which allows net
growth to flourish. The wood you burn likely comes from your local area
-- it's not imported and not subject to price increases due to events
outside your control, as is the case with oil.
How long will the furnace last?
- The life of your furnace depends
upon proper maintenance. With proper maintenance your furnace will give
you many years of dependable service.
How long is the warranty?
- Central Boiler®
Classic
model furnaces carry a 25-year warranty covering parts and labor. There
is also a lifetime warranty on door casting. (Warranty includes a
corrosion coverage.) Pallet Burner carries a different
warranty.
What can I expect to pay for an
outdoor wood furnace? -
Depending upon shipping costs and options, prices will range from about
$2,725 for a small residential unit to $16,950 for a large
commercial/industrial unit.
Is this furnace (boiler)
pressurized or non-pressurized? -
The Central Boiler®
outdoor wood furnaces are non-pressurized.
Technically they are atmospheric vented, which means they are safe.
Is there a lot of heat loss when
the unit is outside and it's 30 below? -
The units are highly insulated with airtight
waterproof urethane insulation.
Can I connect a
Central Boiler® furnace
to a forced air heating system? -
Yes, more than 65% of all installations are
connected to existing forced air heating systems.
I only have baseboard electric
heat, how can I use a Central Boiler®
furnace? -
Many people with electric baseboards elect
to install radiant floor heat between the floor joists. Consult Frontier
Heating Concepts for other hydronic and space heating options.
Can I heat my domestic water
with a Central Boiler® furnace? -
Yes, with the use of a
domestic water heating kit. Most people find they save between $30 and
$60 a month.
Can I connect a
Central Boiler® furnace
to a pressurized heating system? -
Yes, in one of two ways. By connecting it
directly to the existing system and depressurizing it or by the use of a
water-to-water heat exchanger the heat can be transferred from one system
to the other.
Should I consider radiant heat?
– Radiant heat installed under new
or existing floors can be a great way to heat your home. Radiant floor
heat is the most efficient way to transfer heat, however, it is important
that you design the system correctly.
Can a
Central Boiler® furnace
heat my pool and/or spa? -
Yes, many Central Boiler®
customers heat their pool and/or spa.
Can I heat more than one
building? - One of the many
advantages of the Central Boiler® furnaces
are their ability to heat multiple buildings from one location.
Can I use an outdoor wood
furnace if I live in town? -
Wood may not be the best fuel choice in densely populated urban areas
where automobile exhaust and other pollution already puts excessive
strains on the air shed. But in suburban, small town, and rural areas,
wood makes good sense. If you choose to install your Central
Boiler® furnace in a densely
populated area the stack height should exceed the rooflines of existing
homes.
Does the furnace come fully
assembled? - Yes. Like most
major appliances the unit only requires installation.
Can boilers explode? -
The Central Boiler®
outdoor wood furnaces are non-pressurized
systems which eliminate this possibility.
Do
I have a choice of colors?
-
The Classic furnaces are available in
nine
different colors, one that's sure to compliment the exterior
of your home. Currently available are black, white,
charcoal, brown, tan, blue, red, green, or try the new Mossy
Oak Camo.
