Benefits
- Cut operating costs by up to 85% compared to traditional circulator pumps
- Decrease electricity consumption with magnetic motors that operate without electrical power
- Utilize variable speeds for more efficient power use, reducing overall electricity consumption
- Minimize maintenance needs with variable power and direction that helps prevent sediment buildup, while benefiting from the superior environmental attributes of clean heating and cooling alternatives
(Sources: High Performance HVAC Efficiency Maine and Energy.gov)
While natural gas boilers offer efficiency, heat pumps provide even greater environmental advantages making them a superior choice for sustainable energy solutions.
Incentives & Financing
Single Family
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$35 Off Boiler Circulator Pumps with Electronically Commutated Motors (ECM)
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Multifamily
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Technical and financial assistance is available on qualified multifamily projects.
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Information & Tips
Boiler circulator pumps use less electricity and are a more efficient method to circulate hot water in your heating system, which can reduce your operating costs 85% compared to traditional models.
Forced hot water (“hydronic”) heating systems use circulator pumps to move heated water from boilers to radiators and back. Electronically commutated motor (ECM) circulator pumps can modulate their speed and use permanent magnet motors that don’t require any electricity.
(Sources: High Performance HVAC, Efficiency Maine, and Energy.gov)
Traditional boiler circulator pumps run at one fixed speed, while using some electricity to magnetize their rotor. Electronically commutated motor (ECM) circulator pumps can modulate their speed and use magnetic motors that don’t require any electricity to run. (Sources: High Performance HVAC, Efficiency Maine, and Energy.gov)
When selecting a boiler circulator pump you need one that’s the proper size for your heating system. Oversized pumps can create issues with the flow of water and decrease efficiency, leading to an increase in your fuel consumption. Have an HVAC professional help you determine the correct size boiler circulator pump for your home to eliminate any performance issues which may cost you more money. (Sources: High Performance HVAC, Efficiency Maine, and Energy.gov)
Tip: Heat pumps offer superior efficiency by providing heating, cooling, and dehumidification in a single system, saving you space and increasing comfort.
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