Wood and Pellet Burner Hydronic Heating

Wood burners and pellet burners can be used as boilers to heat water for a hydronic heating system and for many homes they offer the most efficient method of central heating or providing hot water. Historically popular in Europe they are becoming increasingly popular in Sydney and across Australia, as people look for a cost effective heating system that makes use of natural resources.

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Hydronic Wood Stoves – A Warm Choice for Sydney Homes

Many homeowners in Sydney are now turning to hydronic wood stove Sydney systems for better comfort and energy saving during colder months. It’s not just about warmth anymore, it’s about making your home more efficient and sustainable. A hydronic wood stove can heat your whole house through hot water that flows into radiators or underfloor pipes, giving soft and consistent heat instead of uneven hot air like normal heaters.

What is beautiful about a hydronic wood stove is that it is efficient but very easy to use. The stove burns wood, the water in the built-in boiler gets heated and that water channels throughout the house. You can also enjoy warm rooms, comfortable floors and hot water at the touch of a button, and all at the same system. More Sydney homes are using this system because it cuts down electricity use and makes good use of natural fuel that’s easy to find.

Different Kinds of Hydronic Wood Stoves

When choosing a hydronic wood stove Sydney, there are few kinds to think about. Smaller wood stoves with boilers can be fitted in your main living area. They look beautiful, give nice radiant heat, and still provide hydronic heating at the same time. Bigger hydronic boilers are normally placed in garages or separate rooms. These types are strong and burn efficiently, letting you fill them once and enjoy warmth for hours without too much effort.

Pellet burners are another great option. While they’re not exactly the same as wood stoves, they work similar and can also be connected to hydronic systems. They burn small wood pellets that are made from recycled sawdust. It’s a clean, low-emission way to heat your house. Plus, you don’t need to chop firewood which makes it really convenient for busy families.

Why Choose a Hydronic Wood Stove

Even comfort is one of the greatest features of a hydronic wood stove. The warmth diffuses in all rooms without speed or suddenness, as would be the case with a typical fire. Particularly in the morning, when you walk without shoes, it is particularly pleasant to touch the warm floor. Their construction on solid steel and clever designs also makes these stoves last years and they have good performance saving fuel.

You can even combine your hydronic wood system with solar panels or heat pumps to lower your running cost more. It’s a flexible setup that works well in both older and modern homes.

Hydronic Heating – Perfect for Sydney Homes

Living in Sydney means dealing with cooler winters, but also wanting to stay energy-conscious. Installing a hydronic wood stove Sydney offers that balance between comfort and sustainability. It’s eco-friendly, stylish, and keeps your family warm without constant use of electricity or gas.

A good option to consider in case you are considering an upgrade to your heating is to install hydronic wood stoves. These are very useful investments that add value and warmth in your daily lives. After having tried the warmth and efficiency, then there is no way of returning to anything different.

Wood burner boilers

Wood burner boilers are used to heat the water in the boiler which can then be transported through pipes to provide central heating via radiators, to under floor heating or to heat your home hot water.

There are a number of wood burner boilers available ranging from slow combustion wood stoves to wood hydronic boilers, each offering differing heating capacities and functionality.

Hydronic Wood Burner Types

  • Wood Stoves/heaters – There are a range of wood stoves or heaters are available with large hot water boilers and these are designed to be installed in your living room. They provide radiant heat as well as hydronic heating via radiators, under floor systems or hot water systems.
  • Wood Hydronic Boilers – these are much larger than your traditional wood stove and are in utility rooms or in the garage. They have high heat outputs and big fireboxes which you can fill up once and leave. They are very efficient and get the best performance for the least amount of wood used.
The hydro wood fired hydronic bolier, supplied by Hunt Heating, requires no mains electricity and minimizes fuel consumption. It is built from thick carbon steel and comes in three different sizes.

Australian Hydronic Heating and Cooling have experience in installing all types of hydronic heating wood burners and can help guide you on the best system to suit your needs. Each wood boiler offers different heating capacity and it is important that you understand what your exact heating requirements are and how these can be met with the appropriate boiler.

Contact us now to find out more information.
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Pellet Heaters

Pellet heating is a heating system, in which wood pellets (small pellets from wood chips and sawdust) are combusted. It offers a popular alternative to firewood combustion heaters which may not be suitable for every household.
Rather than burning chunks of wood, a pellet stove burns small wood pellets, which burn efficiently because they are so dense. A small flame is visible in the centre of the unit, which provides a room with a warm and cosy glow similar to a wood fire. The pellets used offer a sustainable alternative to cutting down trees as they are made from recycled sawdust.

Benefits of pellet heaters

Some of the advantages of a pellet heater over a traditional firewood heater are as follows:

  • they burn much more efficiently than firewood
  • lower emissions compared to firewood
  • good for environment as they’re made from recycled biomass
  • convenient 15Kg bags that are easy to carry and store
  • no chopping firewood
  • you don’t need fire-lighters, newspaper or matches, at the flick of a switch they are ready to go. You can even set it to start automatically
  • pellet stoves take up much less space
  • minimal to no smoke
  • low ash
  • asthma friendly alternative to wood heating.

Pellet burners providing Hydronic heating and hot water

Many brands pf pellet heaters can be used as boilers to provide hydronic heating and hot water. Unlike many hydronic boilers these pellet burners do not need to be located outside or in a utility room because the pellet burner is a heating feature which can be located in the living room providing warmth and ambiance.

Contact Australian Hydronic Heating and Cooling for more information about how a pellet burner can not only transform your living areas but can be used to provide both hydronic heating and hot water.
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