Boiler Industry Articles, White Papers & Viewpoints
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Boiler Repair: Preventative Maintenance 101
May 7, 2012
It goes without saying that facility maintenance personnel should be aware of basic preventive maintenance measures for the commercial and industrial boilers they service. Yet, given the demands of the profession and changing technologies, even the most diligent maintenance personnel can sometimes overlook the fundamentals of boiler maintenance.
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Boiler Maintenance: 5 Warning Signs That You May Be in Trouble
April 27, 2012
Regular, professional boiler maintenance is crucial to prolonging the life of your equipment and ensuring its efficiency. Consistent maintenance saves building owners from frequent and costly repair charges and can help sustain a boiler’s longevity. As whole, boiler usage accounts for almost half of all commercial and industrial energy bills.
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Why Your Building Can't be Without a High Efficiency Boiler
April 20, 2012
Given the wide range of high efficiency boiler models available from different manufacturers, commercial building owners and facilities managers need to be as informed as possible to ensure that they are getting the most efficient new or replacement units.
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Boiler Service and Repair: What to Look for When Choosing a Provider
April 11, 2012
Facilities managers and building owners are responsible for keeping their boilers running efficiently at all times. In reality, however, this can only be achieved if the responsible party hires a professional boiler service and repair company to address boiler issues.
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What You Need to Know When Purchasing an Industrial Boiler
April 4, 2012
Choosing the best quality industrial boiler is essential for large businesses. However, there are a lot of things that owners should consider in order to meet building boiler requirements. They should also think about their resources and budget, and understand that not all expensive and advanced boiler models are best for all buildings.
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Building Owners Cut Energy Costs with Oil to Gas Burner Conversions
March 28, 2012
Building owners with oil heat must be feeling pretty lucky. The historically warm winter spared them from the full financial impact of surging heating oil prices. Now that the heating season is nearly over, many property managers and building owners are looking for ways to cut heating costs before next winter arrives.
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Boiler Maintenance: A Small Investment That Yields Big Returns All Year Long
March 5, 2012
There are substantial benefits to implementing a routine maintenance schedule for your boiler plant and related systems. These benefits include improved operating efficiency, reduced downtime, longer life for the equipment, and the increased likelihood that a small mechanical problem is detected before serious damage is done to the heating plant.
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Who Else Wants to Convert to Gas Heat?
February 22, 2012
Heating oil prices are on the rise, and many facilities are starting to recognize the advantages of oil to gas conversion for their boilers. A combined heat and power system can also save your building a lot of money.
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How New Jersey's Clean Energy Programs Can Save You Money Now
February 15, 2012
The New Jersey Clean Energy Program has been put in place to encourage businesses to increase their energy efficiency through the use of renewable sources by offering them financial incentives. There are two New Jersey rebate programs we’ll discuss here:
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Ultimate Off-Season Boiler Maintenance Tips
February 8, 2012
With spring fast approaching, you should start to think about boiler maintenance. Preventative boiler maintenance is vital in keeping your boiler running as efficiently as possible. Boiler maintenance consists of a few easy practices to ensure your boiler stays in tiptop shape:
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The Secret about High Efficiency Condensing Boilers
February 1, 2012
High efficiency boilers can help with boiler energy saving in a number of ways. Here we look at the associated costs, how and why they’re more efficient and the additional equipment needed to run a high efficiency boiler. Energy saving is becoming more important as we strive for a greener, more sustainable world.
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Boiler Conversion Oil to Gas
January 30, 2012
Many commercial properties are recognizing the benefits of oil to gas boiler conversion and how it’s both safer and more cost effective. When it comes to boiler conversion, oil to gas seems to be the trend, and it can save you a lot of money on your energy costs.
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Commercial Boiler Investments Pay for Themselves
January 18, 2012
If you’re considering updating your current commercial boiler or installing a new one, you want to invest in something which will end up paying for itself many times over. Here, we look at ways you can get the most out of your commercial boiler room investments.
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Combined Heat and Power System: Can it Save You Money?
January 11, 2012
When updating their current boiler systems, many commercial buildings are looking at a combined heat and power system. A combined heat and power system uses a single fuel source to generate two kinds of energy. Commonly, this means a natural gas turbine creates hot water and electricity.
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Five Common Pitfalls that Affect Boiler Efficiency
January 6, 2012
Boiler efficiency is affected by and related to many things – the age of your boiler, the size, and even the controls it uses. American Boiler Company can help your building increase its boiler efficiency by helping you recognize these common pitfalls.
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Commercial Boilers: Tips for a Long & Happy Life
December 3, 2011
Now that winter is drawing to a close, residential and commercial buildings will soon be switching their heating systems off and their air conditioning systems on. This is the ideal time of year to begin preparing your boiler for the next heating season assuring the building that the boiler will continue to operate at peak efficiency which translates into meaningful dollar savings.
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Keeping Your Boiler Efficient All Year Long
December 2, 2011
Now that winter is drawing to a close, residential and commercial buildings will soon be switching their heating systems off and their air conditioning systems on. This is the ideal time of year to begin preparing your boiler for the next heating season assuring the building that the boiler will continue to operate at peak efficiency which translates into meaningful dollar savings.
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Maintaining & Servicing Commercial Oil Boilers
December 1, 2011
To get consistent, reliable operation from a commercial oil-fired boiler, it must be monitored and serviced on a regular basis. The best boiler will turn into a hunk of metal or become a dangerous vessel if it doesn’t get the attention it needs. Two boiler experts provided their ideas on the frequency and requirements for servicing commercial boilers.
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