A condensing boiler is more energy efficient than a non-condensing boiler. | | True | 88% | | False | 7% | | Not sure | 3% | | | | | Question: A condensing boiler is more energy efficient than a non-condensing boiler. Top Answer (88% of 26 votes): True.
Answer: False
Explanation: Condensing boilers use about 98% of the flue gas heat as heat going into the structure where a 80% boiler only use's 80% of the flue gas heat and the rest goes up the flue. | | Arizona's Best Heating & AC, Inc. | Answer: True
Explanation: Condensing systems have a secondary heat exchanger that draws more heat out of the flue gas thus cooling the exhuast temp below the condensing point and thereby requires special venting and a drain. | | Air Connection | Answer: True
Explanation: Most non-condensing boilers are 82-85% AFUE
Condensing boilers start at 90% AFUE | | Barwick Heating & Cooling | | | ProMatcher | Answer: True
Explanation: A condensing boiler extracts heat from the hot flue gases, heat that otherwise would escape through the chimney | | MSA CONTRACTORS LLC | Answer: True
Explanation: A condensing boiler has a 90% or greater efficiency wher a non condensing boiler is only 80% or less efficient. | | Dr Heat & Cool Comfort Experts | Answer: True
Explanation: It may be more effect in that you get more energy out of the fuel consumed, however, heat loss is heat loss. | | LPC Services Inc. | | | ProMatcher | Answer: Not sure
Explanation: I don't know | | H.O. Electric | Answer: True
Explanation: uses more of heat thats why it condenses | | Climate Creations LLC | Answer: True
Explanation: A condensing boiler make use of waste heat in order to improve energy efficiency. | | MJ Services |
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