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Weil McLain GV Gold Series Gas Boiler Review




The Weil McLain GV Gold Series Gas Boiler is a sealed combustion, power vented, high efficiency boiler that is available in 4 different model sizes and can be fired on natural gas or, LP gas, with an input ranging from 70 to 175 MBH with efficiencies ranging from 87 to 87.5% AFUE. Weil McLain was founded in 1881 and is an industry leader in the comfort heating industry. Weil McLain has its headquarters in Michigan City, Indiana and has a manufacturing facility in Eden, North Carolina. Weil McLain has over 700 employees around the world.


The Weil McLain GV Gold Series Gas Boiler with its 87% efficiency is an Energy Star rated, which makes the Weil McLain GV Gold Series eligible for rebates of $50 – $200 under the Appliance Stimulus Package as well as grants under the Weatherization Assistance Program of up to $6500, it also qualifies for a $1500 Energy Tax Credit making this a very good time to have an energy efficient gas boiler installed in your home. In addition to saving money on your heating costs you can help save the environment with the Weil McLain GV Gold Series as it is a Low NOx Boiler, and the GV Gold Series is certified to meet the Low NOx requirements of SCAQMD in California. Being a Low NOx burner means it puts out very low levels of Nitrogen Oxides, which is a major component of photochemical smog, and greenhouse gas causing NOx emissions to be regulated in some parts of the country. The “Free Money Programs” of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act are designed to stimulate the economy providing jobs for the manufacturing and installers of energy saving “Green” products and to provide the consumers with a saving from saving on their energy costs. This creates a win-win situation that is too good to be avoided.

The Weil McLain GV Gold Series Gas Boiler’s standard equipment includes a cast Iron boiler with an insulated steel jacket, a stainless steel burner with separate parts for LP Gas conversion, hot surface ignition, blower with observation sight glass, a manifold assembly for the gas and air with a negative pressure gas valve, circulation pump, condensate trap, 30 PSI relief valve, pressure temperature gauge, drain valve, control voltage transformer, side wall venting kit, and a junction box. Also furnished is a Weil McLain Gold Control Module that has status indicator lights and monitors the operation and safety of the boiler through an array of sensors and switches also included such as the air pressure switch, temperature control sensor, water temperature limit switch, section block temperature limit switch, and the bypass circulation system. Additional equipment available includes an expansion tank package, a through the roof termination kit, and a high altitude kit for installations at altitudes above 5,500’. The Weil McLain GV Gold Series Gas Boiler has a Lifetime Warranty on the heat exchanger and optional 5 and 10-Year Extended Warranties are available.

The Weil McLain GV Gold Series Gas Boiler is an excellent choice to upgrade your heating system and there is no time like now with the unique combination of Rebates, Grants, and Tax Credits to make upgrading affordable.