water boilers

Hot water makers

Water boilers are appliances that heat water for drinking, cooking, or heating systems.

The term covers everything from countertop electric kettles to large industrial units.

In homes, a water boiler may be a standalone hot water heater or part of a central heating system: The water boiler needs replacing before winter.

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steam · temperature · kettling · limescale · heat exchanger · solar collector · pressure relief valve · thermal insulation · mechanical systems · antifreeze solution · smart thermostat · immersion heater · energy efficiency · heating bill · radiant heating · plumber · gas line · central heating

Opposites
thermal function

water boilerswater coolers

Devices providing cold drinks

refrigerators · chillers · freezers · ice machines · cooling systems

Family

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Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G