| How complicated is
the installation? |
| Installing your
Central Boiler outdoor furnace is easier than
you might think. Many customers choose to
install their own furnace because the
installation can be easily completed using the
installation manual. Outside Heating has all the
supplies and accessories you need for
installation and maintenance. Outside Heating
can also install the the system for you. |
| How do the
dimensions compare between models? |
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| Where can I get
technical support for my furnace? |
Contact Outside
Heating Monday - Friday at: 1-800-695-7259.
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| What is a Central
Boiler outdoor furnace? |
| It is a safe and
efficient way to heat your home. The Central
Boiler outdoor furnace is designed to look like
an attractive storage building and is installed
outside, away from the home or building being
heated. A water jacket surrounds the furnace
firebox and the heat is transferred from the
wood fire to the water.
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| How can a Central
Boiler outdoor furnace heat my building(s) and
water? |
| A water jacket
surrounds the furnace firebox and heat
exchanger, and heated water is circulated to the
home or building through insulated underground
pipes -- an efficient way to move heat over
distances. A Central Boiler outdoor furnace is
designed to work with any existing heating
system. Water-to-air or water-to-water heat
exchangers or direct circulation conveys the
heat into the structure's forced-air furnace,
boiler or radiant floor heating system. This
allows you normal thermostatic control. Central
Boiler outdoor furnaces can provide heat for all
your domestic hot water by adding a
water-to-water heat exchanger, and you can save
even more per month! Central Boiler outdoor
furnaces also have the ability to heat multiple
buildings, such as a garage, workshop, shed,
greenhouse, or barn. It can even be used to heat
a swimming pool or hot tub.
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| What are the
advantages of a Central Boiler outdoor furnace? |
| The Central Boiler
outdoor wood furnace removes fire hazards from
your home or building because all of the burning
takes place outside. An outdoor wood furnace
won't affect your indoor air quality and can
alleviate respiratory and allergy problems
caused by indoor wood burning. Current owners of
Central Boiler outdoor furnaces are using up to
25% to 70% less wood compared to other heating
alternatives. Since Central Boiler outdoor wood
furnaces can burn larger pieces of wood they can
dramatically reduce the time you spend preparing
wood. Thermostatic control provides your home
with even, steady heat.
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| Is wood burning bad
for the environment? |
| A wood heating system
is the right choice for the increasing number of
consumers who are concerned about our
environment. Wood is a totally renewable
resource, which, when burned, results in no net
carbon dioxide increase and can help reduce your
carbon footprint. On the other hand, fossil
fuels, when burned, release carbon dioxide which
otherwise would stay trapped in the earth. The
burning of fossil fuels causes a net increase in
carbon dioxide, which is believed to be
responsible for the heat-trapping greenhouse
effect. When heating with wood rather than
fossil fuels, you actually achieve a net
reduction in greenhouse gas emissions. In
addition, harvesting firewood has a pruning
effect on forests, which allows new growth to
flourish. The wood you burn likely comes from
your local area -- it's not imported and not
subject to price increases due to events outside
your control, as is the case with oil.
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| How long will the
furnace last? |
| The life of your
furnace depends upon proper maintenance. With
proper maintenance your furnace will give you
many years of dependable service.
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| How long is the
warranty? |
| An optional 25 year
limited warranty is available on outdoor wood
furnaces that are registered at the time of
purchase (includes a corrosion coverage).
Central Boiler leads the industry with its
commitment to stand behind its outdoor wood
furnaces. 25 year warranty not available on
Pallet Burner model.
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| What can I expect
to pay for a Central Boiler outdoor wood
furnace? |
| Prices will vary
depending on shipping and options, but our base
models start at $5,490.
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| Is this furnace
(boiler) pressurized or non-pressurized? |
| The Central Boiler
outdoor wood furnaces are non-pressurized.
Technically they are atmospheric vented, which
means they are safe.
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| Is there a lot of
heat loss when the unit is outside and it's
below 30° F? |
| The units are highly
insulated with air tight waterproof urethane
insulation, the same insulation used on high
efficiency water heaters.
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| Can I connect a
Central Boiler outdoor furnace to a forced air
heating system? |
| Yes, more than 65% of
all installations are connected to existing
forced air heating systems.
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| I only have
baseboard electric heat. How can I use a Central
Boiler outdoor furnace? |
| Many people with
electric baseboards elect to install radiant
floor heat between the floor joists. Contact
Outside Heating for other hydronic and space
heating options.
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| Can I heat my
domestic water with a Central Boiler outdoor
furnace? |
| Yes, with the use of a
domestic water heating kit that uses a
water-to-water heat exchanger. You can turn off
your hot water heater and save even more money
per month!
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| Can I connect a
Central Boiler outdoor furnace to a pressurized
heating system? |
| Yes, in one of two
ways: By connecting it directly to the existing
system and depressurizing it or by the use of a
water-to-water heat exchanger the heat can be
transferred from one system to the other.
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| Should I consider
radiant heat? |
| Radiant heat installed
under new or existing floors can be a great way
to heat your home. Radiant floor heat an
efficient way to transfer heat. However, it is
important that you design the system correctly.
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| Can a Central
Boiler outdoor furnace heat my pool and/or hot
tub? |
| Yes, many Central
Boiler customers heat their pool and/or hot tub.
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| Can I heat more
than one building? |
| One of the many
advantages of the Central Boiler outdoor furnace
is the ability to heat multiple buildings from
one location.
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| Can I use an
outdoor wood furnace if I live in town? |
| Wood may not be the
best fuel choice in densely populated urban
areas where automobile exhaust and other
pollution already puts excessive strains on the
air shed. But in suburban, small town, and rural
areas, an outdoor furnace makes good sense. If
you choose to install your furnace in a densely
populated area the stack height should exceed
the rooflines of existing homes.
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| Does the furnace
come fully assembled? |
| Yes. Like most major
appliances the unit only requires installation.
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| Can boilers
explode? |
| Central Boiler outdoor
furnaces are non-pressurized systems which
eliminate this possibility.
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| Do I have a choice
of colors? |
| Central Boiler Classic
outdoor wood furnaces are available in nine
different colors, one that's sure to compliment
the exterior of your home. Currently available
are: black, white, charcoal, brown, mocha tan,
ocean blue, red, Realtree® camouflage or forest
green, except the Classic CL 7260 which is only
available in charcoal. The E-Classic is
available in terra brown/taupe. |
