"The Best Gas Boiler
Is Really Not That Hard To Find"
Looking for and finding the best gas boiler can seem confusing and difficult because you have to sift through all the marketing fluff, myths and even some white lies.It's hard enough for heating professionals to decide what's best and what's not and believe me, many of the pros don't even get it right. My name is Ed Bishop and I've been in the heating and air conditioning business in upstate New York for over 37 years. One of the things our business does is give accurate information to help you. . .
Make An Educated Buying Decision
If the information seems biased, it's because it is - it's based on my research along with physics as well as mistakes we've made.So, here we go. There are some decent boilers and there are some that in my opinion are not so good. The best gas boiler, in my opinion is manufactured by a company I discovered over sixteen years ago. A local heating distributor invited me to a seminar featuring Richard Trethewey, the heating and plumbing expert from the TV series "This Old House." At the seminar, I was introduced to Viessmann Manufacturing, a 90 year old, family owned, German heating boiler manufacturer and a world leader in innovative, high quality heating technology. Viessmann produces the Vitodens 200 high efficiency gas boiler.
More Heat For Your Dollar
It has a rated efficiency of 96%. This means that 96 cents of every dollar you spend for fuel turns into usable heat for your home.
Produced From High-Grade Materials
That Are Built To Last
Unlike some high efficiency boilers that use aluminum for the heat exchanger portion of their boiler, Viessmann uses high grade stainless steel (316 Ti) and offers a limited lifetime warranty.This is what sets the best gas boiler apart from the others.
Small Profile Gives You Additional Floor Space
When people get their first look at this boilerIt’s only 27 ½” High x 15 ¾” Wide x 13 ½” deep, weighs 95 lbs.and does not need a chimney. It exhaust through the wall or roof.
Money-Saving Comfort Control
One of the most critical components of high efficiency condensing boilers is the control system.In order to meet the rated efficiency, the water temperature has to be 135 degrees or lower. The Vitodens Comfortrol has an outdoor sensor that communicates with the boiler control to regulate the temperature of the heating water. Most hydronic (water) heating systems send 180 degree water through the system. The only time a heating system needs water this hot is on the coldest day of the year. Simply put, the colder the weather the hotter the water or put another way, the milder the weather the cooler the water. Believe it or not, on some days you can heat your home with 80 degree water circulating to your system. An added bonus is constant, consistent warmth - eliminating that "too warm one minute and too cold the next." You will also save an additional 10% - 15% on your fuel bills - doesn't it make sense, the less you have to heat the water, the less fuel you'll use?
If Green Is Important
It's no secret, Germany has some of the strictest environmental laws in the world and Viessmann has been awarded the Eco Audit Certificate from the German Ministry of Labor.You'll be hard pressed to find a heating company that is environmentally-friendly as Viessmann - from the manufacturing process to the operation of the boiler. The Vitodens 200 gas boiler is Energy Star qualified and is eligible for the US Federal Tax Credit and is also certified by Environment Canada's "EcoLogo" Environmental Choice Program.
How To Maximize Your Investment
If you are serious about investing in the Viessmann 200 boiler there are a few things worth considering to get the full efficiency and benefits of a high efficiency gas boiler.• Replace your expansion tank, circulator, pressure reducing valve and thermostat. • Install isolation (shut-off) valves on all replaceable parts (follow local codes). • If you have multiple zones don’t use multiple circulators, use zone valves instead. Multiple circulators will only increase your electric bill. There's no sense investing in the best gas boiler without making these changes. The installed cost of a Vitodens 200 gas boiler, using the above recommendations is starts at around $10,000. This is a fair price for the best gas boiler that will lower your fuel bills, make you more comfortable and give you the peace of mind of knowing you've made a long term investment in your home.
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