HydroTherm Boilers HW/HV100 Series Review

HydroTherm Boilers have a reputation for being one of the best manufacturers in the heating industry. They have a long line of residential oil or gas fired boilers as well as commercial gas or oil-fired boilers.

With heating season just getting started, many homeowners will often consider buying a new boiler; their old one may not be as energy efficient as it used to be. With the economy and heating costs changing, you want to have a boiler to heat your home properly while saving you some money.

The Hydrotherm HW100 Series Boiler can do just that. The HW100 can be used in homes with or without chimneys.

There are some companies out there that have chimney only products. The HW100 has an Energy Efficient Rating of 84%.

When you buy a HydroTherm Gas Fired Boiler, you get the best parts in the business.

On a standard package of the HW/HV100, you will get 100% completely packaged boiler. The boiler will come factory wired. The HW/HV100 Boiler Sections are made from Cast Iron for long life and reliability. The sections are constructed with an extra 2-3/4″ thickness.

This will help increase the water content and overall water surface levels. The boiler is equipped with a select insulated metal jacket, which will help insulate the boiler. The panel is also easy to remove for easy service and maintenance.

The HW/HV100 Standard Package comes with a Burner Base that has a high temp insulation board and burner tubes. By keeping the burners insulated, there is no room for any heat to escape and you won’t feel like you are throwing money out of the window.

The HW/HV100 comes with a Taco 007 Circulator Pump. Taco is one of the top leaders in pumps. You can rest easy knowing that a Taco pump is part of your circulating system. Also installed on your unit will be a temperature pressure gauge, this easy to read gauge is designed to help you maintain your boiler with ease. Read the manual to check on the proper levels and pressures the boiler should be at when operating properly.

The HW/HV100 comes with an A.S.M.E Certified Pressure Gauge that should be set at 30 psi. You will also get a High Limit Switch and a Control Center. The HW100 can be used with either Natural Gas or Propane.

There are 2 styles to the HW100, the HW100 and the HV100. Both models come with the Standard Equipment we outlined.  There are 7 models in the HW100 Series. The MBH Input ranges from 50,000 to 200,000

The HV100 has 5 models. They range from MBH Input of 50,000 to 150,000. You can look up the specs and more information on the HydroTherm website.

The HW/HV100 has an internal draft diverter that lets the venting come from the top of the boiler. This creates a low and compact style boiler, which makes installation easier for low ceiling basements. This venting system also is energy efficient and can promise a safe release of any combustion into the venting system and not into your home.

HydroTherm Boilers are backed with a Lifetime Warranty. Read the manual and booklets that come with the boiler to see what the warranty covers and doesn’t cover. You won’t be disappointed with a HydroTherm HW/HV100 Series Boiler.