Oil Fired Hot Water Boilers
Oil boiler installation, repair and maintenance
by Go Green Express Home Services
A
hot water boiler is an appliance used to heat water for your home's hydronic
heating system. The hot water is distributed through the home in pipes and
radiate heat into the rooms with either a steel radiators, cast iron radiators
or through baseboard convectors. Radiant
heating systems provide heat by circulating hot water through special
piping installed in and under floors, in walls and in ceilings.
The water in the heating system is circulated back to the boiler to be
re-heated and re-circulated through the pipes to provide heat.
Selecting the right oil boiler can have a significant impact on your home
life and the environment, as well as your wallet. And keeping your home's
central heating system running
efficiently and without interruption requires regular care and maintenance
from experts you can trust.
A New Boiler Saves Energy and Money
With today's soaring energy prices, it really does pay to check all the
latest deals and promotional offers to make sure you’re not paying
too much for your oil and electricity. It’s so much easier nowadays
to switch supplier to get a better deal but there’s an increasingly
bewildering array of discounted energy plans on offer to both tempt and
confuse you. Which one to choose? A low-cost variable plan or fixed price?
Dual-fuel or single?
Installing a high efficiency boiler with an ENERGY STAR® rating (over
85% efficient) is both economical and environmentally friendly. This is
especially good if your existing boiler has a combustion efficiency of less
than 70%.
Just 1/8” of soot on oil heat exchanger surfaces drops efficiencies
up to 25% - and with $4 per gallon oil that's a pretty expensive deferred
maintenance program.
A properly running or new boiler will save fuel, lower emissions, and save
you money. Being Green not only saves you the planet from harmful GHG's
(Green House Gases), it also saves you money.
Components of a Hot Water Boiler
The boiler is more complex than a forced air furnace. Below is a list
of the major components of the boiler for a forced-water heating system:
Hot
Water Supply Side
- Aquastat - Thermostat that regulates the boiler's temperature.
- Oil Valve and Burners - Combustion assembly that heats the water chamber.
- Combination Pressure / Temperature Gauge - Monitors water temperature
and pressure.
- Water Feed Valve - Controls water flow to boiler.
- Pressure Reducing Valve - Helps maintains correct water pressure at
about 12-15 psi.
- Air Vent - Purges air from the hydronic system.
- Expansion Tank - Allows for the expansion of water as it heats.
- Flow Control Valve - Regulates the flow of hot water to the heating
system.
- Pressure Relief Valve - Relieves water pressure when it gets too high.
Hot Water Return Side
- Circulator - Electric pump that circulates water through the system.
- Drain Valve - Valve that opens to allow draining the boiler.
GGEHS Carries the Top Brands of Oil-Fired Boilers
Peerless
Boilers is a leading manufacturer of ENERGY STAR® approved
heating equipment. More efficient appliances lead to lower energy bills.
As an ENERGY STAR Partner, Peerless can help you save money today and our
environment in the future!
Williamson
brand cast iron oil-fired boilers offer the flexibility and reliability
required in residential applications. Williamson products are only available
through authorized plumbing, heating and HVAC distributors.
GGEHS provides heating system installation, repair and upgrades
to:
Have a heating problem or need boiler repair?
Our expert technicians are on call 24/7 to meet any emergency that may arise
with your heating systems. Whether it is 2:00 in the afternoon or 2:00 in
the morning, you can count on the same fast, efficient, courteous service.
Speak to one of our Customer Service Representatives at 866-491-2768
or schedule online for an installation or service appointment.
