Boilers

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Boilers

Boilers are part of any hydronic heating system that uses water to heat radiators or zones of tubing under floors, driveways, or other radiant heating applications. A boiler heats up the water to a certain temperature and then zone control values distribute the heat based on thermostats strategically placed throughout the system.

The major components inside your boiler heating system are:

Burner - provides the heat usually via Natural Gas
Heat Exchanger - actually heats the water
Supply Lines - piping to deliver heated water to distribution points
Return Lines - cooling water returns for re-heating
Pump - pushes the hot water to distribution points
Expansion Tank - used to regulate a safe pressure

As with all mechanical systems, Boilers have to be serviced, inspected, and maintained in order to operate efficiently. Please give us a call at (616) 772-5626 for all your boiler questions.

Boiler Efficiency Ratings

Last 20 Years

Condensing boilers today have ultra-high efficiency ratings reaching upwards of 98%.

1980 to 2000s

Boiler technology increased another 10% and averaged 80% efficiency between the 80s and early 2000s.

1950 to 1970

Most boilers during this era are about 70% efficient or about 10% more efficient than anything prior to 1950.

Prior to 1950

Turn of the century boilers are estimated by most professionals at 60% or less. If your boiler is prior to 1950, it’s likely time to really evaluate your options.