Is A High-Efficiency Boiler Worth It?

People who have lived in New Jersey long know how harsh the winter weather gets. Even after the traditional winter months, snow and frigid temperatures can persist and make home life miserable, even if you have a functioning boiler that's supposed to keep you warm.

Many New Jersey homeowners are replacing their standard heating equipment with a high-efficiency boiler to combat that demanding weather. High-efficiency boilers look like traditional water heaters and work similarly to regular boilers but have more power and offer unique advantages to keep you warm through the state's coldest days.

If you're ready to bring a high-efficiency boiler into your home, you can count on Comfort Specialists, Denville's HVAC services experts, for speedy and professional installation. If you're still undecided, our team will show you what you're missing with these high-powered systems.

High-Efficiency Boilers vs. Standard Heating Systems

Efficiency ratings are the most prominent factor separating a high-efficiency boiler from a standard one. A boiler must have a fuel efficiency rating at or above 90% to qualify as a high-efficiency device; many exceed that mark and hit 99% efficiency. Meanwhile, standard gas boilers often hover around 80%.

The higher your boiler's efficiency rating, the faster and more effectively it can heat your home. 

Advantages of High-Efficiency Boilers

High-efficiency boilers heat living spaces quicker with a more substantial impact than traditional ones, and that's why most people choose to upgrade. However, the people that do replace their failing equipment with a high-efficiency boiler quickly discover they have several long and short-term benefits other than heating speed and strength.

Consistent Operation

Modern boilers generate power through individual modules rather than one integrated system like traditional ones. That means if one module on your high-efficiency boiler goes out, the rest will still do their part to heat your home. By contrast, standard boilers often shut down the second there's an issue.

High-efficiency boilers also use parts that resist wear and tear better than old ones, so there's less risk of needing extensive repairs. 

Long-Term Savings

Though high-efficiency boilers have a higher initial installation cost than standard ones, they make up for that price by reducing your energy bills. 

A high-efficiency boiler consumes less power than standard ones while maintaining the same heating quality. So, your monthly utility costs will shrink dramatically within the first year of installation.

Easy Adjustments

Standard boilers either operate at full strength or not at all, giving you no control over how warm you keep your living spaces. High-efficiency boilers make that a problem of the past, allowing you to adjust the heating strength subtly and build your perfect climate.

That temperature control also contributes to your lower energy bills with a high-efficiency boiler. For example, since you can make your boiler run slowly rather than at full blast, you won't use as much power when you only want a mild temperature shift.

More Petite Frame and Carbon Footprint

High-efficiency boilers consume less energy and produce fewer emissions, making them the perfect addition for homes looking to reduce their carbon footprint.

Not only do high-efficiency boilers have a smaller carbon footprint, but they also have a smaller, stainless steel structure. That tiny frame gives you more space to place furniture and minimizes the chances of your boiler becoming a tripping hazard.

Average Cost of Replacing a Standard Heating System With a High-Efficiency Boiler

The average high-efficiency boiler costs roughly $4,000 more to install than a standard one. That price fluctuates based on the size of your home, where you need to install the boiler, and how much work the installation team has to do throughout the process. 

For a large house with an inconvenient boiler location and poor piping that the HVAC team has to replace, you might pay up to $15,000 for a replacement. On the other hand, replacing a standard cast-iron boiler with the same kind can cost $5,000 on the low end, but you'll owe much more in monthly utilities with this outdated model.

Get in Touch

Boilers work by heating water and sending steam and warmth throughout your home. At their most basic, boilers cannot reliably heat your home enough to overcome the cold New Jersey winters. A high-efficiency boiler will cut through that frigid air with no issues.

Comfort Specialists is the best team in New Jersey to install your new high-efficiency boiler. Call our team today at (973) 381-2726 to schedule a set-up or learn more about freon leaks and the problems they cause or other common HVAC issues.