The Beauty of an Outdoor Wood Burning Furnace in Wisconsin Rapids

Your furnace works hard all winter to heat your Central Wisconsin home. But did you know an outdoor wood burning furnace can also do the job—and be used for a number of other applications? The Bryant® experts here at ComfortAire Heating Cooling Fireplaces share everything you need to know about these unique systems. Discover more below, then call us at 715-325-3969 in Wisconsin Rapids or 715-342-0911 in Stevens Point to set up a free estimate.

What Is an Outdoor Wood Burning Furnace?

Like indoor systems, outdoor furnaces can be used to heat your home. However, you can also utilize them for your hot water supply as well as heat for greenhouses, pools, commercial buildings, and other spaces. Outdoor furnaces run on wood (and in some cases, corn and coal), instead of gas or electricity. They are incredibly efficient, burning less wood and only needing to be refilled once or twice a day. These systems are one of the most economical ways to heat your home during winter.

How Do These Systems Work?

First, you fill the outdoor furnace with wood. As it burns, the heat it gives off travels inside your home or other building, pumped into the areas you need it. Any smoke or ash that’s produced stays outside, letting you enjoy a nice, warm home without any drawbacks. And the best part is that the whole process is incredibly efficient—because you’re using only natural resources, you’ll cut down big time on your energy usage.

Reasons Why You Should Buy an Outdoor Wood Furnace

One of the top reasons? Reliability. Outdoor wood burning furnaces don’t break down as frequently as other heating systems because there are fewer moving parts involved.
But that’s just the start. Other benefits include:

  • Improved indoor air quality
  • Reduced carbon footprint
  • Easy to maintain and operate
  • Convenient location next to fuel source
  • No mess

Count on ComfortAire for Reliable System Installation

Our experts are well versed in outdoor wood burning furnace installation. We proudly install Energy King and Royall systems, which come with a 20-year limited warranty and are made locally. But we also repair and work with other makes and models. Rely on us for reliable service when you need it.

Call us today at 715-325-3969 in Wisconsin Rapids, 715-342-0911 in Stevens Point, or contact us online to set up a free estimate.

FAQs

If your system is older than 10 years and in need of frequent repair, it’s probably time. Replacement should also be considered when major repairs are needed.

Depending on the age and energy efficiency of your current furnace, the answer is probably yes. Remember, the higher the Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency (AFUE) rating, the more you’ll save on energy costs.

Routine maintenance should be done once a year. Most homeowners schedule service in early fall so their systems are ready for the upcoming winter, but it can be done at any time of the year. We recommend getting it done earlier in the year to get ahead of the late-season rush.

ComfortAire’s techs will walk you through your options when it’s time for a replacement. For optimal energy efficiency, your heating system should be sized according to your unique home—it will run the appropriate cycles to properly heat every nook and cranny in the house. Our techs will measure your layout, find the right size, and explain your options before installing it.

With regular maintenance, an average furnace lasts anywhere from 15 to 20 years. However, that lifespan can vary depending on what type of furnace you have, how often you have it cleaned and checked, and how tough the winters have been.

There are many factors that can affect the energy consumption of your home, including ductwork leakage and overall ductwork condition. We have ductwork and sheet metal capabilities and offer duct cleaning, duct sealing, air duct repair, and sheet metal installation for a variety of duct systems.

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