What Is Hydronic Heating?

Hydronics is the use of liquid water or gaseous water or a water solution as heat-transfer medium in heating and cooling systems. The name differentiates such systems from oil and steam systems.

How does a hydronic heating system work?

A hydronic system uses water or steam, heated by a boiler, to heat your home. Water enters the boiler's combustion chamber via a circulator; once heated, the water is distributed through pipes to heat baseboards or radiators throughout your home.

Is hydronic heating cheap to run?

Hydronic heating systems are less expensive to run than some other types of heaters. By some calculations, hydronic heating systems are 35 percent more cost effective than running a ducted system.