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. Here we look at how you can see significant savings with both oil to gas conversions and [...]
By Gary Frank,'American Boiler Company 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. As [...]
By Gary Frank, American Boiler Company 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 [...]
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. Getting the most [...]
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. 'Choosing the best possible service provider can help ensure the efficiency and longevity of your boiler [...]
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. Although high efficiency boilers are typically more expensive than other boiler types, they can provide myriad benefits [...]
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. Accordingly, a defective boiler should never [...]
"Following these simple preventative measures can ensure a building's safety, as well as cut down significantly on energy costs." 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 [...]
"As we move into the start of the warm weather season, now is a great time to take a fresh look at ways to save money on heating and electricity." The stunning collapse of SREC prices in New Jersey has revealed the speculative nature of photovoltaic solar systems for commercial property owners. Less than a year [...]
"Daily boiler maintenance is fairly standard for most boilers, but each has its own specific needs and procedures." Daily boiler maintenance is both a fact and a necessity of any facility. Routine boiler maintenance keeps commercial boilers operating at their highest efficiency and ensures many years of worry-free service. Additionally, daily checks on your boiler give [...]