From: esp@snet.n
On 10/18/2025 9:42 PM, hubops@ccanoemail.com wrote:
> On Sat, 18 Oct 2025 19:50:39 -0400, "David. R"
> wrote:
>
>> New Oil Boiler Recommendations .
>> Seeking advice on installing a new oil burner.
>>
>> Current Boiler is a Thermo-Dynamics S100 with a Beckett head which is all
>> about 20 years old, still running fine at the moment and has served me
>> well.
>> The house is about 1500 sq ft and has 3 zones.
>> First/second/basement and is all hot water baseboard.
>> So as I approach retirement, I'm looking at possible future expenses on a
>> fixed income.
>> My fuel/burner service company is recommending an Energy Kinetics System
>> 2000 boiler.
>> TBH this thing looks to me like an overly, computerized, complex system
>> which will require some expensive care and feeding.
>> It is however very efficient from what I am reading so I will save on fuel
>> cost which of course I am interested in.
>>
>> I'm old school from the Weil-Mclain, Rheem, era so I admit I'm a little
>> behind the times.
>> Also, the current boiler is tankless coil and my wife and I have no need
>> for a sperate hot water heater.
>>
>> So, any and all advice is very much appreciated.
>> I'm in NYS if that matters and gas is not an option where I live.
>>
>>
>
> I'd be inclined to keep the 20 year old unit - unless there are
> other factors at play - like insurance issues or huge rebates
> on the replacement unit. I doubt that the improved efficiency
> from 2005 to 2025 amounts to much.
> Perhaps have an independant serviceman in
> < someone who doesn't sell them > for a routine inspection
> and pick his brain about it.
> John T.
>
How efficient is a 20 year old oil boiler?
A 20-year-old boiler can be significantly inefficient, often operating
at around 60-70% efficiency, compared to modern condensing boilers,
which can exceed 90%. This inefficiency can lead to higher energy bills.
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