Wouldnt it just be ideal if your boiler were to outlive your mortgage? Unfortunately, even with the possibility of a 10, 15 and 20 year warranty your boiler only tends to last you about 15 years. Of course, its important to provide your heating system with regular routine maintenance and winterization slightly before the peak of the colder months. But even with a little TLC, your boiler has probably seen better days. Did you know that several factors play a role in the lifespan of your boiler?

With the expensive costs of heating these days its important to consider several factors when considering purchasing a new system. When it comes to replacing a heating system, its important to consider getting the most efficient system that will also help to keep your heating costs down.

If your boiler is old, worn out, inefficient, or significantly oversized, the simplest solution is to replace it with a modern high-efficiency modelbut what if youre unsure? Boilers manufactured over 10 years ago received an AFUE rating of 85%, or a more expensive model up to 90%. The lower the percentage, the less efficient your boiler is.