Boiler rating or boiler efficiency is typically measured by Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency (AFUE). AFUE ratings are not accurate.
To determine the real gas boiler efficiency, use our interactive illustration by placing your mouse over the specific boiler area.
When the government created AFUE (Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency) ratings, they had a good plan. However, AFUE ratings don’t help consumers make educated decisions about a hot water heating system’s efficiency because it only measures some chimney related losses. It’s like saying highway driving is the miles per gallon you’ll get all year when you know you’ll be doing most of your driving around town.
It’s time the heating industry had an accurate way to measure efficiency.
AFUE remains a misleading indicator that should be improved with an index that truly measures a hot water system’s efficiency. The heating industry needs it. The homeowner deserves it. Once you’re able to accurately compare different heating system’s efficiency, we know you will select System 2000.