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ProFab Blog
Simplify and Save with a Wood Furnace
In
today's high tech world, we often lose sight of the simpler things and how they
can help us in our everyday lives. While many homes are heated with expensive
gas furnaces, a wood
furnace can lower bills, help the environment, and create an overall safer
household. By switching from a gas to a wood furnace, you eliminate the chance
of carbon monoxide poisoning completely and reduce fossil fuel emissions which
are harmful to the environment, as well as the people living in your house.
Wood
furnaces use less energy than other furnaces, as they are fueled by a natural
source; this helps to cut down your monthly energy bill, which, in today's
economy, is a real advantage. Another benefit of the furnaces that most people
don't consider is the smell. While gas furnaces often give off a chemical or
oily smell, wood furnaces provide clean heat.
Studies
have shown that a wood furnace helps create a less drafty home, which in
the fall and winter months becomes extremely important. People who have high
efficiency wood furnaces installed use almost fifty percent less wood than
those who use traditional wood burning methods for heating. In terms of safety,
a wood furnace is one of the safest heating methods available.
The many
advantages of wood furnaces should be taken into account when investing in a
heating system. Wood burning furnaces are cleaner, healthier, better for the
environment, save money on your energy bill, and save you the overall hassle
that is associated with the average gas furnace.
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Outdoor Wood Furnace provides many Advantages for Homeowners
An outdoor wood furnace
is a great home heating alternative. In terms of saving money on energy bills,
an outdoor wood furnace not only heats the house, but heats the water for the
home, as well. A high efficiency outdoor furnace may only need to be loaded
with a bundle of wood once a day when heating demand is low. Also, by being
outdoors, the job of hauling wood indoors is non-existent not to mention the
mess of having wood debris in your home is completely eliminated.
Outdoor wood furnaces come in many shapes and sizes
and most look like a small building on your property. Outdoor wood furnaces
heat water that is pumped into the house through insulated pipes--the pipes
connect to any existing system to supply heat for the home and will also heat
the hot water for the house as well. Heat is evenly distributed through your
home by a thermostatic control inside of the house and the temperature of your
water is controlled by it, as well. The outdoor furnace comes in several size
options, and one can choose based on the size of their home. The larger the
furnace, the more space you can heat and distribute through your home, shed, garage
and other buildings on your property.
Safety and environmental issues are also addressed
with outdoor wood furnaces. The EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) endorses
the use of certain high efficiency outdoor furnaces of this sort as wood is
considered a renewable source of energy. Wood does not release carbon dioxide
excessively and therefore a wood burning furnace is on the list of items that
can reduce your carbon footprint. Heating from the outdoor unit also cuts down
on pollutants in the air. It is also safer for children when the source of the
heat is out of their reach.
Investing in an outdoor wood furnace is a
cost-effective and efficient move for any homeowner. With cleaner fuel, less
mess, and many other benefits, the furnaces are the best way to heat a home.
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Three Green-Friendly Reasons to Choose an Outdoor Wood Boiler
The modern outdoor wood boiler offers significant environmental advantages over heating systems powered by electricity, oil or natural gas. Unlike these other systems, wood boilers use only wood and pure water to provide a truly sustainable method of heating homes and buildings. Recent advances in combustion technology have reduced the emissions of wood boiler systems to a minimum; these technological breakthroughs have placed the outdoor wood boiler on an even footing with other heating systems from an emissions standpoint. Here are the three primary environmental advantages of choosing an outdoor wood boiler for heating homes and workspaces.
Renewable and sustainable
Oil and natural gas heating systems rely completely on fossil fuels, while electric utility companies typically burn fossil fuels in order to generate at least some portion of their power output. Fossil fuels are nonrenewable resources and are in increasingly short supply worldwide. Outdoor wood boilers use wood from trees--a renewable resource--and as a result, choosing to heat a home or office with one is an environmentally sustainable decision in most cases.
Accessible in remote areas
Individuals who live in isolated regions where no utility services are available can still find readily available fuel for their outdoor wood boiler, since it literally grows on trees. Wood is one of the most plentiful natural resources and can be grown almost everywhere. The easy accessibility of wood makes the outdoor wood boiler an excellent choice in areas not served by natural gas and oil companies or electric utilities.
Affordable and versatile
The typical outdoor wood boiler heating system costs less to purchase and fuel than comparable natural gas, electric or oil heating systems. Additionally, outdoor wood boilers generally need minimal maintenance and can double as water heating systems for showers, baths and sinks.
Sustainable and practical, the outdoor wood boiler heating system is a solid choice for consumers with easy access to cord wood fuel for the burner. By opting for green-friendly systems over heating methods based on fossil fuels, homeowners and building managers can demonstrate their commitment to protecting the outdoor environment while making the indoor environment comfortable at the same time. Labels: Outdoor Wood Boiler
Five Reasons to Replace Your Hot Water Heater with an Outdoor Wood Furnace
Due to concerns about the limited supply of fossil fuels and the increasing costs of energy throughout the world, many consumers and building managers are looking for new, sustainable ways to provide hot water and interior heating for homes and buildings. An outdoor wood furnace can provide a clean-burning, sustainable way to produce large quantities of hot water for home and business use.
Choosing an outdoor wood furnace to replace a traditional water heater offers significant advantages for homeowners and property managers. Here are five advantages of an outdoor wood furnace over other water heating methods:
True Sustainability
Unlike other types of fuel, wood is derived from trees that can be replanted and renewed, which allows wood burning furnaces to provide sustainable energy to heat water for homes. By maintaining and managing the supply of wood by replanting trees and practicing selective harvesting, these furnaces can provide fuel for heating homes and water supplies for the foreseeable future.
Versatility
An outdoor wood furnace can be used to heat interior space, water supplies or both and can be configured to deliver its heating power in a number of ways depending on the needs of the end user. Some types of wood furnaces can also run on other types of fuel, including agricultural byproducts, making them even more versatile and practical.
Clean-burning Technology
Modern wood furnaces use the latest advances in combustion techniques to reduce emissions and minimize air pollution. By capturing and reclaiming much of the particulate matter that would otherwise escape into the air, an outdoor wood furnace protects the environment better than most other water heating methods.
Practical in Remote Areas
Users can enjoy off-the-grid security by choosing an outdoor wood furnace system. The system itself is powered by wood, a readily available resource, and any electronic components of the system can generally be converted to run on stored solar or wind power.
Cost Savings
The cost of maintaining and powering an outdoor wood furnace is far less than the ongoing costs of electricity, oil or natural gas. Depending on the location, the cost of wood may be no more than the labor needed to cut it and deliver it to the furnace for consumption.
Sustainable and practical, an outdoor wood furnace can provide hot water and space heating for a rural house, barn, greenhouse, vacation home or an array of commercial buildings. By choosing this cost-effective water heating method, consumers and property managers can do their part to promote sustainable energy methods for a green-friendly future. Labels: outdoor wood furnace
Check Out Our Wood Burning Stoves and More at CMX-Ciphex
This year on March 22-24, the ProFab team will be showing off our fantastic high efficiency wood boiler product line at the CMX/Ciphex trade show at the Intercontinental Toronto Centre in Toronto, Ontario. Alongside dozens of other HVAC industry leaders, we will have on display the wonderful new advancements we have made in alternative heating technology this last year. Our award-winning products feature some of the most efficient environmentally-friendly technology in the field. We are very excited to be presenting these products at one of the largest trade shows in Canada. This opportunity to network and speak to other top companies in the industry is thrilling. We will be set up at booth 231/233 of the exhibit area in a prime location to display our products and view other great companies and their products.
This trade show will showcase some of the top companies in Canada and the United States. It will also provide a chance to hear from experienced speakers like our own national trainer Ben Debruyn speaking at the learning forum. These morning forums consist of "The Roundtable on Renewable Energy", "Symposium on Smart Controls", and "Solar Thermal Combisystems: What Makes Sense & Why?"
In the afternoon, we will have the chance to choose from a variety of speakers covering crucial topics like optimizing geothermal systems, solar thermal applications, LEED certification, and several more. These workshops and speakers present a unique opportunity for us to learn from the best and brightest in the industry, while simultaneously gaining more recognition among our peers and the industry as a whole.
We are looking forward learning and sharing information and having the opportunity that the trade show provides us to improve our future products and business policies. As always, our end goal is to find new ways to offer our customers the very best in alternative heating products.
View Our Wood Burning Stoves and More at North America's Largest Indoor and Outdoor Living Showcase
On February 29th, you can find us in booth 2316 at the Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Expo 2012 in Atlanta, Georgia. This Expo is the place to be for manufacturers, professionals and others interested in checking out the latest innovations and ideas for indoor and outdoor living. We will proudly be displaying our wood burning stoves and other products, so our customers and our peers can get a look at the finest looking products on the market. It's a great time to not only learn about the latest in wood burning stoves, but understand why they would be beneficial at your place of residence.
The 2012 Expo will again feature more than 350 of the hearth, patio and barbecue industry leaders. During your time spent at the expo you can expect to see the latest in heating solutions, grilling technologies, outdoor kitchen apparel, patio furniture and so much more. The show spans from the 29th of February to March 3rd. There are more than 5,000 people expected to come and get a first look at the indoor-outdoor innovations that customers can expect to be on the lookout for this summer and beyond.
We have come a long way since our start as a grass roots company in 1989. Our continued growth can be attributed to our customers and our product innovators who continue to lead the industry. We are excited to display our latest innovations in high efficiency wood burning technology. We are also entered into the 2012 Vesta awards that will be presented at an industry-wide ceremony on Friday, March 2, 2012 at the show. The Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Expo 2012 is the place to be to see all of it. Labels: wood burning stoves
Improving Homes with the Installation of a Wood Boiler
Considering the growing popularity of alternative home fueling options, it only makes sense that many of our customers want to live off the grid. The busy hustle and bustle of daily life can drag anyone down, so a lot of people have begun to look for ways to get away from it all. Fortunately for our clients, a new wood boiler is an excellent purchase for setting up new homes.
Time and time again, wood furnaces have been proven to be a more flexible home heating option than traditional oil-based systems. No matter how far removed one wants to be from the modern urban sprawl, wood-burning stoves are always a solid choice. Easy to set up and operate, the best boilers can be installed into any home or property once the correct ductwork has been installed. The result is constant access to exceptional heating and plumbing in any situation.
While the wood boiler is often considered by many of our customers to be incredibly useful in remote rural areas, it is often seen as a strong home heating decision for suburban homes as well. Many homeowners these days are looking to invest in a more financially sound future. By switching from their current home heating and plumbing system to one that focuses on wood-burning as its heat source, property owners are reducing future home expenses here and now.
Property owners save hundreds to thousands of dollars annually because of the low cost of cordwood. Where heating and plumbing were once monthly concerns for those families on a budget, ProFab Industries provides solutions that will take that unnecessary strain off one's wallet. Regardless of where you may live, Empyre boilers are a perfect fit in every situation. Labels: wood boiler
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