Utica SW Oil Fired Hot Water Boiler

The Utica SW series are oiled fired boilers that function based on hot water system; it is highly efficient series and represents an excellent choice for oil-heated houses.   The Startfire III natural draft chimney vent and the SW sidewall vent oil fired water boilers provide its high efficiency mode and makes this Utica product a durable and dependable boiler.   The Startfire III and the SW Series are both ingenious combinations of high quality components and modern efficient design.   With these advantages, the Utica products are reliable and economical; they best suite new constructions or replacing of old systems.

The Startfire III and SW Series are rated with efficiency up to 86% AFUE, they save energy and fuel therefore the pollution level is also lowered. The boiler has a wet base design that increases its efficiency by enclosing the combustion chamber with water on all its five sides and maximizing the heat transfer. Utica ensures their customers that in a few years the boiler will pay for itself from the economy on energy and fuel only.  

The Utica Startfire III and SW Series boilers are made of cast iron material that is very resistant, and provide efficient heating transfer. The heat exchanger is made of cast iron sections and push nipples. With the usage of high quality cast iron and the special design, the Utica Startfire III and SW boiler Series will perform at its maximum capacity for many years without servicing.  

The maintenance and periodical inspection can be easily effectuated through a sturdy cast iron swing door and extra large flue ways in the combustion areas. The flue ways areas can be easily accessed through an integrated two-part draft hood. A recessed target wall increases the chamber size. The target wall protects the combustion chamber from accidental flue brush damage during regular maintenance procedures. The boiler is extremely easy to access and all parts are at reach so the time spent for cleaning and inspecting will significantly decrease.  

The Utica SW Series boiler runs with the Beckett AFII oil burner but the Startfire III is designed to function with several types of oil fuels. Specialists’ advice is to use manufacturer approved oil burners such as Beckett, Carlin and Riello.