Utica Boilers Starfire Series Oil Fired Steam Boiler Review

Starfire III-SFE Steam Series Boiler Oil Fired Steam Boiler from Utica Boilers is one of the manufacturers top energy efficient boilers. They have an Energy Star Rating of 85%. Some of the features of the Starfire III-SFE Steam Series Boilers that contribute to the boilers efficiency is the heat exchanger, in the StarFire model the heat exchanger is a brand new design with an upgraded pin deck.

Plus it has a new protective heat shield baffle that is created for improved heat transfer for better heating of the home. The new design will also help increase the life of the boiler.

Another contributing factor to the boiler’s efficiency is the watertight cast iron push nipples. These nipples are strong and made to last. They are installed in the cast iron boiler sections. They ensure that no water will escape through the boiler sections.

The Starfire III-SFE Boiler Series has an Electronic Low Water Cut Off installed. This switch takes over the mechanical switch that was on the old style Starfire boiler. The new electronic low water cut off will maintain better control of the boiler’s water levels. This will help let the homeowner know earlier when problems begin to arise.

It is very important to have a working and fully functional boiler throughout the heating season. It is true that most repairs you will not be able to make yourself. But you can help prevent many problems the boiler may have by simply keeping the boiler clean and keep debris away from the door to the boiler. On the Starfire III-SFE Series Boilers, the cast iron door swings outward for easy to inspection and service.

Some of the other great features of the Starfire III-SFE Series Boilers is that they have many models in different sizes to choose from that will work in most residential homes and even in some light commercial buildings. The Starfire boiler system has a Special Burner Mounting Plate, which was designed to help increase the flow of combustion through the Chamber of the boiler.

The burners that come factory installed can be chosen from one of the following manufacturers, Beckett, Carlin or Riello. How many boiler companies allow you to choose the brand of burners that are to be installed to your boiler.

The Starfire III-SFE Series has an option for a tank less boiler. The tankless boiler has off set tappings to speed up installation and these systems are easier to clean. When you use the tankless system with a flow control valve and a tempering valve, the tankless system is a great way to give you home the proper amount of hot water for the home.

There are 9 different size boilers in the Starfire III-SFE Oil Fired Steam Boilers Series. The range from 91,000 MBH to 385,000. You can read the specs of each boiler online at the Utica Boiler website. All boilers are all pre-wired and tested before any boiler leaves the facility. Utica Boilers is dedicated to helping their customers will their home and commercial heating needs.

Utica Boilers has a 10 year Limited Warranty for the residential boilers. When you purchase a Utica Boiler, it is very important to read the manuals that come with the boiler. The more you understand the boiler and how to read the gauges the longer the life the boiler will have. Have it inspected once a year and keep it clean and debris free. Then you will see a lower cost in your heating bills.