Pros & Cons of Boilers for Commercial Buildings

Managing a commercial building requires solving a wide range of complex problems. In many cases, the most challenging are determining the best solution for heating the property and ensuring tenants have sufficient hot water for their needs.

When it comes to your options, one of the most energy-efficient and reliable solutions is to install a commercial boiler. As with all systems, there are many pros and cons to consider, but the bottom line with boilers is that the pros make it a cost-effective solution worth the investment.

6 Benefits of Commercial Boiler Heating

Commercial boilers offer several benefits for a wide range of businesses. Some of the most commonly cited benefits our clients enjoy include:

• Energy efficiency: Water conducts thermal energy extremely efficiently. It also retains heat longer, which means it requires less energy to keep your property warm.
• Consistency: Boilers connected to radiant heating systems deliver consistent comfort throughout the structure.
• Greater output: These systems deliver much larger water output than other systems. It makes them ideal for healthcare facilities, restaurants, residential living facilities, and other locations where hot water is essential for operations.
• Less maintenance: They’re durable and reliable. They require less maintenance than comparable systems, translating to lower long-term maintenance and repair bills.
• Improved air quality: Boilers help improve indoor air quality because they don’t circulate dust, dander, pollen, and other pollutants like forced air systems. Moreover, they help reduce static electricity and dust in the air by humidifying the interior of the structure.
• Durability: Commercial boilers are designed to withstand rigorous business needs. They manage high volumes of water and steam and offer a long-term solution that significantly lowers your operational costs and long-term replacement costs.

4 Drawbacks of Boilers

As with any commercial heating system, there’s always something it can do better or more effectively. When it comes to commercial boilers, there are some brown spots in the grass to look at, including:

• Potential explosions: Because they generate considerable heat and pressure, there is a potential for explosion. However, this risk is extremely small and has an estimated incidence rate of less than 30 per year. By comparison, furnaces are responsible for around 12% of all fires in the U.S. each year.
• Potential leaks: Boilers can suffer damage and component failures that can cause leaks to occur. This may involve a faulty seal, corrosion that eats through the tank, or a faulty pressure relief valve.
• Diminished output: If you have hard water and don’t install a durable water-softening system, sediment will build up within the tank. Over time, the buildup will diminish the boiler’s output capacity.
• Takes longer to heat up: Commercial boilers take longer to heat a structure than forced air systems. However, once the building is heated, it will remain warm long after the boiler shuts off.

Considering these drawbacks, it’s important to note that all of these potential pitfalls can be prevented by adhering to regular maintenance and scheduling prompt repairs as components age and wear out.

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