What is the best new High Efficiency Gas Boiler to purchase? Any recommendations for an installer in Chicago?

Question

What should each of these cost? I heat an approxametely 2000 square foot house thats barely insulated currently with a 25 year old Burnham boiler.

Thanks in advance

Ed

Answer 1

Stay away from Raypack,Teledyne Laars, PVI

Burnham is still one of the best brands.  A quality boiler can cost double what a cheaply made one costs.   I am guessing it is hot water, not steam.   How many btu's?    Be sure and get a condensing type for best efficiency and direct vent ability, as your old flue probably has problems. Also get the outdoor reset option, and don't settle for anything other than full modulation.  Most installers are tied into 1 or 2 brands, so check the Mfg. website for installers in your area. The Burnham Alpine has one of the best warranties on the market.  Read the articles under the Homeowner tab for more help on replacing boilers.

Here is Burnham:

http://www.burnham.com/alpine.htm

If you don't want another Burnham here is a link to Peerless:

http://www.peerlessboilers.com/Products/...