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## [Best Boiler Maintenance Practices](https://info.pattersonkelley.com/blog/best-boiler-maintenance-practices)

 \[fa icon="calendar'\] Jul 23, 2018, 1:55:21 PM / by [Patterson-Kelley](https://info.pattersonkelley.com/blog/author/patterson-kelley) posted in [Boiler](https://info.pattersonkelley.com/blog/topic/boiler), [Condensing Boilers](https://info.pattersonkelley.com/blog/topic/condensing-boilers), [Water Quality](https://info.pattersonkelley.com/blog/topic/water-quality), [Hydronic Boilers](https://info.pattersonkelley.com/blog/topic/hydronic-boilers), [Non-Condensing Boilers](https://info.pattersonkelley.com/blog/topic/non-condensing-boilers)

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## **Why Annual Maintenance?****![inspection](https://info.pattersonkelley.com/hs-fs/hubfs/inspection.jpg?width=1920&name=inspection.jpg)**

Like changing the oil of your Ferrari F60 every 3,000 miles, all **[heating equipment](https://www.harscopk.com/solutions/)**, both boilers and water heaters, require annual maintenance. No matter the life expectancy of a heating system, ‘WEAR & TEAR’ will interfere with the performance of your heating equipment.

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## [The Evolution of Boiler Controls](https://info.pattersonkelley.com/blog/the-evolution-of-boiler-controls)

 \[fa icon="calendar'\] Jun 21, 2018, 12:10:05 PM / by [Patterson-Kelley](https://info.pattersonkelley.com/blog/author/patterson-kelley) posted in [Boiler](https://info.pattersonkelley.com/blog/topic/boiler), [Condensing Boilers](https://info.pattersonkelley.com/blog/topic/condensing-boilers), [Hydronic Boilers](https://info.pattersonkelley.com/blog/topic/hydronic-boilers), [Non-Condensing Boilers](https://info.pattersonkelley.com/blog/topic/non-condensing-boilers)

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## **Boiler Control Innovation**

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The technological innovation of boiler systems has drastically enhanced how users interact with their boilers. The industry continues to improve safety and efficiency standards to fit the game changing environment. Today, users seek features that influence the return on their investment. These notable features include increased energy efficiency, great zone controls and low operational costs; all of which can be achieved by selecting the right [boiler control technology](https://www.harscopk.com/solutions/controls/).

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## [Breaking Down Turndown](https://info.pattersonkelley.com/blog/breaking-down-turndown)

 \[fa icon="calendar'\] May 24, 2018, 2:38:44 PM / by [Patterson-Kelley](https://info.pattersonkelley.com/blog/author/patterson-kelley) posted in [Boiler](https://info.pattersonkelley.com/blog/topic/boiler), [Condensing Boilers](https://info.pattersonkelley.com/blog/topic/condensing-boilers), [Hydronic Boilers](https://info.pattersonkelley.com/blog/topic/hydronic-boilers)

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### Operate at Peak Efficiency

### ![Patterson-Kelley Commercial Condensing MACH Boilers](https://info.pattersonkelley.com/hs-fs/hubfs/MACH_SMITHENERGY.png?width=357&name=MACH_SMITHENERGY.png)

#### **Boilers are Rated on Thermal Efficiency**

Thermal efficiency is simply the chemical energy added to the boiler divided by the energy added to the boiler water.  As more energy is transferred from the hot gas into the boiler water, the thermal efficiency increases and the temperature of the hot gas decreases.

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