Why Entech Smart Boiler Controls are a top pick for multifamily real estate

Multifamily real estate owners face a costly dilemma: aging boiler systems that hemorrhage money through inefficiency, yet replacement costs that can exceed $500,000 per building. What if you could transform your existing boilers—regardless of age or brand—into smart, efficient systems for a fraction of that cost? That's exactly what Entech's S2 Smart Boiler Control platform delivers, and why over 8,000 buildings nationwide have chosen to retrofit rather than replace.

Transform Your Old Boilers Into Smart Boilers

Entech doesn't manufacture boilers. Instead, they've mastered something more valuable: making your existing boilers intelligent. Whether you're operating 40-year-old steam systems or 15-year-old hydronic boilers, Entech's smart boiler controls breathe new life into aging equipment.

The S2 platform retrofits seamlessly onto:

• Legacy steam and hot water boilers
• Atmospheric and power burner systems
• Single or multi-boiler configurations
• Mixed equipment from different manufacturers
• Systems other "smart" controllers won't touch

This retrofit approach means multifamily real estate developers can modernize their heating systems without the massive capital expenses, building disruption, or permit headaches of full boiler replacement.

Universal Compatibility with Existing Equipment

One of Entech's core strengths is working with what you already have. While other smart boiler control companies require specific equipment or proprietary systems, Entech's platform integrates with virtually any multifamily boiler system—old or new.

Your 1980s Cleaver-Brooks boiler? Entech makes it smart. That patchwork of Burnham, Weil-McLain, and Peerless boilers installed over three decades? Entech unifies them under intelligent control. The S2 system speaks all the languages: Modbus, BACnet, 4-20mA signals, and dry contacts, ensuring your existing boilers can finally work together efficiently.

Smart Boiler Technology for Aging Infrastructure

Here's the reality: most multifamily buildings operate boilers installed 20-40 years ago. These systems were designed for a different era—when fuel was cheap and "control" meant a simple thermostat. Entech's smart boiler platform brings these systems into the digital age.

The S2 control system adds:

• Real-time monitoring of boiler performance
• Predictive analytics to prevent failures
• Automated optimization based on weather and occupancy
• Remote access and control capabilities
• Detailed energy usage tracking for compliance

By retrofitting smart controls onto existing boilers, multifamily real estate developers typically see 15-40% fuel savings—guaranteed. That's $30,000-$80,000 annually for a typical 200,000 sq ft property, without replacing a single boiler.

Built to Survive Where Your Boilers Live

Boiler rooms are harsh environments that destroy consumer-grade electronics. Entech's S2 panel is built specifically for these conditions, with military-grade components that withstand extreme heat, humidity, and vibration. The system includes backup power and redundant connectivity, ensuring your smart boiler controls keep working even when building power fails.

The extensive sensor network monitors everything about your existing boilers:

• Supply and return temperatures
• Gas pressure and consumption
• Stack temperatures and efficiency
• Outdoor temperature reset
• Individual zone demands

This comprehensive monitoring turns your old boilers into data-generating assets, providing insights that were impossible with original controls.

Intelligent Optimization for Maximum Savings

What makes a boiler truly "smart" isn't just remote access—it's intelligence. Entech's platform uses machine learning to understand how your specific boilers perform under different conditions. The system learns your building's heating patterns and automatically optimizes boiler staging, cycling, and temperature settings.

For multifamily real estate portfolios with multiple buildings, this intelligence scales beautifully. The same smart boiler platform that controls a 1960s steam system in Manhattan can manage a 1990s hydronic system in New Jersey, all from one dashboard.

Professional Monitoring for Peace of Mind

Smart boiler technology is only as good as the team behind it. Entech Pro monitoring service provides 24/7 oversight of your retrofitted systems, catching issues before they become emergencies. Their engineers remotely optimize your boiler controls, ensuring maximum efficiency as seasons change and building usage evolves.

This professional support is crucial for multifamily real estate developers who can't afford heating failures. When smart boiler controls detect an anomaly at 3 AM, Entech's team is already working on a solution before your maintenance staff arrives.

Future-Proof Your Existing Systems

With Local Law 97 and similar regulations spreading nationwide, multifamily real estate faces mounting pressure to reduce emissions. Replacing old boilers might seem like the only option—but Entech's smart boiler retrofit approach delivers comparable efficiency gains at a fraction of the cost.

The platform provides:

• Precise emissions tracking for compliance reporting
• Documented efficiency improvements for incentive programs
• Expansion capability for future monitoring requirements
• Integration with building-wide energy management systems

Why Leading Developers Choose Entech

After 28 years of making old boilers smart, Entech has proven that retrofit beats replacement for most multifamily real estate applications. Their smart boiler control platform delivers:

• Immediate ROI: Payback typically within 18-24 months
• Minimal disruption: Install in days, not months
• Guaranteed savings: 15% minimum or your money back
• Proven reliability: 10+ year average customer retention
• Scalable solution: One platform for your entire portfolio

The Smart Choice for Smart Developers

In multifamily real estate, the smartest investment isn't always the newest equipment—it's the technology that maximizes what you already own. Entech's smart boiler controls transform aging heating systems into efficient, connected assets that deliver measurable results.

Before you budget millions for boiler replacement, discover how Entech can make your existing boilers smarter, more efficient, and more reliable than many new systems—at a fraction of the cost.