June 16, 2025 When it’s time to install a new boiler—whether in a replacement scenario or new construction—one essential step can be overlooked: flushing the heating system. Boilers are not stand-alone appliances. They are integral parts of a larger hydronic heating system, and what’s in that system can have a significant impact on the performance and…
November 19, 2020 Generally, a boiler heats water that’s delivered through copper and/or plastic (PEX) pipes inside a building’s walls and floors. Popular high-efficiency boilers tend to be more expensive at installation, but lower utility bills pay you back after time. In fact, the U.S. Department of Energy estimates that replacing an older boiler system…
March 15, 2016 It is not uncommon for property owners or facility managers to wait until a boiler completely breaks down before replacing the unit. To make things worse, these types of failures happen when there is real need for heat (for instance, a very cold day) and since the failure is unexpected, there are rarely emergency…
