Top Five Oil Fired Boilers of 2008

With the economy the way it is today, homeowners are more concerned about saving money any way they can. With winter coming up you want to get the most from your heating bills. If you have an old boiler , maybe it is time to upgrade to a more energy efficient model. Here are the top oil fired boilers  of 2008.

The Buderus G115WS Oil Fired Boiler has an Energy Star Efficiency Rating of 86%. This boiler has one of the highest ratings an oil-fired boiler can have. The G115WS Boilers are available in three different models. The BTU’s range from 85,000 to 120,000 BTU’s per hour.

The model numbers are G115WS/3, G115WS/4 and G115WS/5. The boiler is made from a long life, corrosion proof Cast Iron Material. Buderus is one of the best brands in the heating industry; their chimney style venting system makes this model worth researching.

Burnham MPO Oil Fired Boilers

Burnham Boilers is one of the largest boiler companies in the heating industry. They have many great Series of Boilers; the MPO Series Boiler has a great reputation.The MPO Series Oil Fired Boilers have an Energy Efficiency Rating of 87% AFUE. This Boiler Series has a Cast Iron Design and a 3 Pass Design. The MPO has a MBH rating between 74 and 203. This Series Boiler has a compact design so it can be installed in any small basement. The MPO can be easily cleaned and maintained. If you want to upgrade to a better boiler with more energy efficiency, the MPO Series Boiler is the way to go.

Crown Boiler Freeport Series Oil Fired Boiler

Crown Boilers has a reputation as being one the leaders in the heating industry. They offer consumers residential as well as commercial boilers. The Freeport Series Oil Fired Boilers have a high efficiency rating of 87.6%. The Freeport Series has a 3 Pass System making this boiler more efficient than the other 2 Pass or Single Pass boilers. The Freeport Series Boilers are available in three models, they are available in 3 or 4 section boilers and the BTU range is from 91,000 to 150,000. This Series will definitely save you money in the cold winter months.

Utica Starfire Oil Fired Boilers

Utica Boilers have been in business since 1928. They have brought consumers the very best in technology and in prices. The Starfire Boiler has an Energy Star Rating of 85%. The Starfire Boiler is available in 9 different size boilers; they range in MBH’s from 91,000 to 385,000. The Boiler has an Electronic Low Water Cut Off; this means the boiler will shut off when there is not enough water in the system.

This prevents any further problems from emerging. The Starfire Boiler has a 10-year warranty for residential customers. If you take care of the boiler it will take care of you.

Weil McLain WGO Oil Boiler

You cannot talk about boilers without recognizing the name Weil McLain. They have a number of great series boilers such as the Ultra 2 Series, Ultra 3 Series and the CGI Series. The Oil Fired Boilers have a high-energy efficiency, which will save you money in the long run. The WGO units are installed with a back and top flue, which is better for ventilation. The factory tests all Weil McLain Boilers.  The WGO Oil Fired Boiler is available in 8 different models the WGO-2 thru WGO-8. The WGO Series Boilers have an easy to use burner door that is located on the top of the boiler. All parts have easy access for inspection and maintenance.

If you are looking to upgrade your boiler system, check out these five oil fired boilers. They are the best in the industry for a reason.

Oil Boiler Ratings and Specialized Reviews

Once you know a few specialized things about oil boilers and oil boiler ratings, shopping is a lot easier because you know what to look for and which are the best oil boilers and what the advantages of a particular manufacturer over another one. The following article gives you some insight on two groups of ratings, for basic units, which are cheaper, but also less efficient and for condensing boilers, which are a bit more expensive, but also more efficient.

The best brands of oil boilers

First of all, you have American Standard, the oil boiler ratings with this brand being particularly good. The boilers they manufacture are very efficient and durable due to the cast iron three pass heat exchanger. This company sells the oil boiler and the oil burner separately, but this shouldn’t represent a problem for any buyer.

Another five would be Dettson, a brand sold in Canada and produced by International Comfort Products. There are two series with this manufacturer, a HMR series and a HMT one. The first series mentioned is for heating, while the second one is for heating and for hot water. This company is the one providing its clients with the best warranty conditions in the entire oil boiler industry.

Also a five, Olsen is a Canadian brand belonging to ECR International. This brand also has two series, an OSFH one and an OSW one. The boilers in the first series have an 86% AFUE, they are chimney vented and they have a hot water coil. Access is facilitated with these boilers which have a burner door. On the other hand, the OSW boilers are vented directly. All boilers with this brand have very good warranties.

Next in the oil boiler ratings is Trane, a brand belonging to Ingersoll Rand and manufacturing XR85 oil boilers. These  boilers are manufactured in seven sizes and they also have a cast iron three pass heat exchanger. Also, there is a door with the burner for easier access when doing the maintenance work and the warranty with these boilers is one of the best.

Also a good brand would be Bryant, a brand which belongs to Carrier Corporation and which manufactures Preferred series BW4/5 oil boilers with an efficiency rate of 86% and very good warranty. Carrier has Performance 86 oil boilers, with an 86% AFUE. These units have a door at the level of the burner for better access and a domestic hot water coil.

Last but not least, we will take a look at the Peerless oil boilers, produced by PB Heat Llc, which have the WBV/WV series, the Pro series and the Pinnacle one, the first one for hot water or steam, the second one producing cast iron three pass oil boilers and the third one producing condensing boilers with a 93% AFUE rate.

Oil boiler ratings are very useful when looking for such an installation for your home. Once you have decided on the type of oil boiler you want to purchase, you only have to find an installer and you can start enjoying the benefits of your new oil boiler.