Have You Heard These Myths about Wood Boilers?

Considering an outdoor boiler for your home? It can be a great idea to ask around to find out some more information from friends and neighbors. However, it is important to know there are some myths floating around about them. That’s why, as experts in the outdoor boiler for Minnesota and the surrounding areas, we would like to dispel some of these myths.

Myth: They only heat the home.

First of all, an outdoor boiler can do more than just heat the home. They are also a great way to give you all the hot water you need, heat your pool, spa, and anything else you wanted to keep warm. 

Myth: They’re old-fashioned.

When people hear wood, their minds automatically go to ‘old fashioned.’ They think that’s the old way of doing things therefore it must be inefficient, dirty and a lot of work. However, this is not true! Wood heating has come of age. The modern outdoor boiler takes advantage of the latest developments in heating technology. Set up outside your home, and using water and heat exchangers, our incredible Portage & Main outdoor boilers burn cleanly and efficiently. In most cases, they can be connected directly to your existing system to distribute the heat.

Myth: They’re messy.

Because all of your fuel is kept outside, you won’t have the mess associated with indoor wood stoves. The unit will burn all sizes and types of wood, too. The best part is you only have to feed it once or twice a day. Load it up in the morning and evening, and the outdoor boiler will do the rest.

Myth: Chopping and burning wood is bad for the environment.

Not so! Fossil fuels are far more damaging. And, trees are a renewable resource; this is an energy source that grows virtually everywhere. Outdoor boilers are environmentally friendly, cost-effective, and efficient. On the contrary, coal, gas, and oil are fossil-based, non-renewable resources. And in the last year, costs for these commodities have soared; even electricity prices are climbing. With an outdoor boiler you won’t have to worry about the high cost of wintertime heating again! Our Portage & Main Boilers are known as the “Original Efficient One” and are the most efficient outdoor boilers in the industry. And, since these units are placed outdoors, there is less concern regarding fire and smoke hazards.

Interested in getting some more information about an outdoor boiler for your Minnesota home or business? Call Strawbale Farms at 715-214-6683 or Contact Us today! We would love to speak with you and help you find the right outdoor boiler for your needs.

Getting the Facts about an Outdoor Wood Boiler

Heat is vital to life in the world’s cold climates and finding the best form of heating for your Minnesota home is essential. After all, Minnesota is cold and can really put the pressure on your heating system. Many heating systems of today depend on oil, gas and other pricy resources. But, what has been a primary heat source for centuries? Wood of course! And saying it has evolved over time is an understatement. Outdoor wood boilers are an efficient, beneficial way to heat the home, especially in our cold, rural climate.

As experts in alternative energy we are here to answer all of your questions about choosing an outdoor wood boiler for your Minnesota or Wisconsin home.

What is an outdoor wood boiler? 

An outdoor wood boiler is a steel or a cast iron box lined with firebrick. They mostly heat by convection, meaning it heats the air surrounding it, which then moves around the home.

How common are they? 

Outdoor wood boilers are in widespread use across Minnesota specifically due to the abundance of wood here and the intense cold we experience.

Do I have to use it as my main heat source? 

Outdoor wood boilers are also used as a supplementary or back up system to a traditional boiler. Any building, commercial or residential can be heated with a versatile outdoor wood furnace system. You can also heat the water in your home, hot tubs or swimming pools. Some people use larger systems so that they can simultaneously heat workshops, barns and their home.

What brand is best? 

At Strawbale Farms, we sell Portage & Main outdoor wood boilers; one of the longest lasting and best built boilers in the industry. In addition to the outdoor wood boiler, we also sell other Portage & Main boilers, including ones that burn coal, wood chips and pellets. Each product we sell provides the needed energy for heat with the use of much less firewood or coal than conventional stoves.

Are they easy to use? 

It’s simple. Keep it burning and keep things warm. You only need to manually feed your boiler once a day or even every couple of days. And, you don’t need to rely on “the grid” for your home’s heat. It’s ideal for those looking to live off the grid and take control of their own energy. 

Are they affordable? 

Yes! Just try and heat your home with electric or oil and see what that can cost! Biomass heating and energy efficient outdoor wood boilers can completely change your winter.

If you would like more information about an outdoor wood boiler for your Minnesota home or business, call Strawbale Farms at 715-214-6683 or Contact Us today! We would love to speak with you and help you find the right product for your needs.