Alfred Fico, owner of All Clear Plumbing and Drains in Succasunna, New Jersey, recognizes the importance of having a condensate pump for a combination (combi) condensing boiler. 

The market for pellet-fueled “biomass” boilers continues to grow in North America. This market expansion is driven by several factors. 

“Boilers are in my blood,” explained 44-year-old Shane Hall, a third-generation Weil-McLain representative.

That’s the sentiment of manufacturers that took part in this annual pme look at the latest boiler trends.

Irvine, California-based Navien recently announced based on 2018 summary reports (via BRG Enterprise Solutions), its condensing wall-hung solo boilers are a leader in that category.

Pennant boilers and volume water heaters received a substantial upgrade with the Laars Linc intuitive control system with color touchscreen.

When I look at any replacement hydronic boiler project, my tenet is always to assume the existing system is installed improperly. I like to pretend I am a famous detective, such as Sherlock Holmes, and my job is to uncover the hidden mistakes.

Wohlfarth has more than 30 years of real-life experience inside boiler rooms and uses humor and jobsite stories to teach the class.

R.W. Beckett notes it is the first manufacturer to test and certify that all its existing burners are rated for R20 fuel

When I parked my truck outside the boiler room, I saw a thick plume of steam chugging from a pipe on the outside wall. Right away, my spidey sense started to tingle.