Condensing Boilers Lower Utility Bills for Multi-Family Housing

Building managers – whether for a commercial facility or multifamily dwellings (MDU) – have a very difficult task: cut costs and maximize tenant comfort. Easier said than done, right? Fortunately, there is a simple way to accomplish both: High-Efficiency Condensing Boilers. These units, which eliminate the need for separate heating and water-heating systems, help lower utility bills while continuously providing heat and hot water to tenants. These boilers are typically gas-fired and have an annual fuel-utilization efficiency (AFUE) of 90% or more. And because they can be wall-mounted, they also save space.

How does a High-Efficiency Condensing Boiler work?

High-efficiency condensing boilers us latent heat caught from exhaust gases to preheat incoming cold water. Because of this high-percentage heat transfer, only a little heat is expelled and lost through the vent system. This is how these boilers achieve such high efficiency. The entire process wastes little heat and, as a result, exhaust-gas temperatures fall below the dew point, causing water vapor in the exhaust to condense into liquid.

• Heating-only boilers: These boilers provide a closed-loop central heating option.
• Heating-and-water-heating boilers: These combi boilers are engineered with an open loop for domestic-hot-water-on-demand water heater and a closed loop for central heating.

Benefits of High-Efficiency Condensing Boilers

1. Because they are small and light, these boilers can be mounted on the wall, saving floor space.
2. Combi boilers eliminate the need for separate heating and water-heating systems, saving even more space.
3. Wall-hung condensing boilers, being small and lightweight, can be easily delivered through small doorways.
4. Traditional water heaters have an AFUE of 80%, while condensing boilers boast an AFUE as high as 96%.
5. Boilers can be installed inside each apartment or condo, or grouped together in a central location or basement, providing individualized utilities and thermostats for each unit.
6. With each apartment served by its own individual boiler, a building manager can pass responsibility for utility use to each tenant, rather than paying the heating bill for the entire building.
7. Because of its unique energy efficient design, these boilers have a prolonged equipment life.
8. The high-efficiency condensing boilers also offer simplified installation and reduced labor and material costs.

High-efficiency condensing boilers can help lower utility bills, maximize comfort, and keep your tenants happy.

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Crockett Facility Services, Inc. (CFSI), a mechanical contractor, helps building owners, property managers, engineers and facility professionals lower their operating expenses and keep tenants comfortable by providing HVAC installation, repairs and preventive maintenance services. We offer free building assessments to identify ways you can lower your energy costs and maximize HVAC equipment efficiency. To schedule an appointment, please contact Crockett Facilities Services (CFSI) at 202.600.2787 or sales@crockett-facilities.com. We’re in this Building Together! Like us on Facebook; follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Google+.

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