It’s been a little more than two years since the residential boiler minimum federal efficiency standards went into effect. The standards, which were set by the Energy Independence and Security Act ...

THE PIPING configurations in modern hot water systems may seem much different than those of the past. Indeed, I have heard people say that the newer hot water systems are more difficult to diagnose ...

Primary/secondary piping systems improve boiler efficiency by providing hydraulic separation and precise flow control, especially in condensing boiler applications Emerging technologies like electric ...

Built in 1928, Dan Carr’s 3,112-square-foot home, which is located in Bexley, Ohio (a Columbus suburb), was in dire need of a renovation. Carr had given contractors the lofty task of removing part of ...

Boilers are something of a hot topic in the Brownstoner forum. Readers have asked about everything from how to tame schizophrenic boilers to the differences in boiler types, boiler sizing, expansion ...