An increasing number of people are currently thinking about purchasing a solid fuel boiler. And the first quite logical question that arises from them: "What are its advantages and disadvantages?" Let's dwell on this issue in more detail.
Benefits
The main advantage of this type of heating is your cost savings. So that there is no doubt about the reliability of our words, let's take the latest statistics for Ukraine, for example, using solid fuel Altep boilers , on average you can save 50-60% of your money per month compared to using a gas boiler or electric heater.
Another very important advantage is the wide range of fuels. Indeed, the assortment is amazing. The maximum efficiency of up to 83%, of course, is provided by the use of anthracite and coal. However, briquettes, peat, wood and its waste can be used as fuel.
Disadvantages
The main disadvantage of such heating is that it is not fully automated and from time to time it is necessary to control the amount of fuel and make additional loading. So when laying coal on one load, the operating time of a solid fuel boiler is up to 24 hours, and when using firewood, the burning time reaches 12 hours.
But we think that all the above-mentioned advantages can easily cover all the nuances that arise when using solid fuel boilers.
