From 2023 Energy Star Partner of the Year Bradford White Water Heaters, the Brute FT Wall Hung Boilers have modulating gas valves to allow up to 10:1 turndown and ensure top performance (80,000-199,000 Btu) and efficiency (95+% AFUE).

The Bosch Greenstar gas condensing boiler is compact and highly-efficient, boasting 95% AFUE efficiency, the company says.

Lochinvar’s CREST with Hellcat Combustion Technology commercial boiler is available in eight models ranging from 999,000-6,000,000 Btu/h.

Founded in 1994, Plains is a full-service boiler company providing sales, service installation and repair of boilers, pressure vessels, piping systems, and industrial combustion applications.

"According to the ASHRAE HVAC Applications Handbook, the estimated life of an air-to-air heat pump or a rooftop unit is 15 years while a boiler life expectancy is between 24-35 years, depending on the boiler type. So, you will install two heat pumps or rooftop units for every boiler. Where do you think those old units will end up?" I ask the class.

Are you an ace troubleshooter? We pose a question to you, our readers, to review a system’s schematic layout and discover its faults, flaws and defects.

A recent inquiry involved a heating system for a school in which two electric boilers were being added to supplement the output of a gas-fired cast-iron boiler, and take advantage of low “off-peak” electrical rates.

Plumbing & Mechanical Chief Editor Nicole Krawcke sat down with longtime PM Columnist Ray Wohlfarth, president of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania-based Fire & Ice, to discuss his experience as a contractor specializing in boilers, what the boiler market looks like today, and what to expect in this space moving forward.

NTI Boilers announced the latest evolution of the TFT line, the new TFTN series delivers trademark dependability with a new, industry-leading touchscreen design and robust new control designed for improved precision and efficiency, the company says.

As businesses and homeowners across the nation wrestle with inflation and stretching their dollars for maximum value, one area that can’t be overlooked is the heating system.