--- title: HTP Blog | Highly Efficient Heating & Hot Water Systems | Tech Tips description: Tech Tips | Discover the latest in highly efficient space heating and hot water systems on HTP's blog! --- [![HTPLogo](https://blog.htproducts.com/hs-fs/hubfs/HTPLogo.jpg?width=200&height=200&name=HTPLogo.jpg "HTPLogo")](https://www.htproducts.com) - [Space Heating](https://www.htproducts.com/space-heating.html) - Residential - [Elite FT](https://www.htproducts.com/eliteft.html) - [Elite Premier](http://www.htproducts.com/elitepremier.html) - [Elite Ultra](https://www.htproducts.com/eliteultra.html) - [Pioneer](http://www.htproducts.com/pioneer.html) - [UFT](http://www.htproducts.com/UFT-Boiler.html) - Commercial - [Elite FT](http://www.htproducts.com/eliteft.html) - [Elite Premier](http://www.htproducts.com/elitepremier.html) - [Elite XL](https://www.htproducts.com/elitexl.html) - [EnduroTI](http://www.htproducts.com/enduroti.html) - [Mod Con](http://www.htproducts.com/modconboiler.html) - [Mod Con Double Stack](http://www.htproducts.com/modcon-double-stack.html) - 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Unlike a furnace, which has little to routinely check and maintain, boilers require routine... [Read More](https://blog.htproducts.com/blog/the-importance-of-routine-maintenance) [Water Heating](https://blog.htproducts.com/blog/topic/water-heating) ## [HTP Technical Support Rolls out NEW Video Chat Option](https://blog.htproducts.com/blog/htp-technical-support-rolls-out-new-video-chat-option) HTP is all about efficiency and finding new ways to get your questions and concerns resolved as quickly as possible. As a result, HTP is proud to announce, our Technical Support department now has a... [Read More](https://blog.htproducts.com/blog/htp-technical-support-rolls-out-new-video-chat-option) [Tech Tips](https://blog.htproducts.com/blog/topic/tech-tips) ## [Easy Steps to Saving Energy](https://blog.htproducts.com/blog/conservingenergy) We are all about energy efficiency here at HTP. While we have created water heaters and space heaters that will save you on your monthly bills, there are plenty of ways you can save energy on other... [Read More](https://blog.htproducts.com/blog/conservingenergy) [Water Heating](https://blog.htproducts.com/blog/topic/water-heating) ## [Which Type of Water Heater is Right For You?](https://blog.htproducts.com/blog/which-tank-type-is-right-for-you) When it comes to choosing a water heater there are many factors to consider. Most likely you will need to make one quickly, but also want to make sure you are choosing a unit that is efficient and... [Read More](https://blog.htproducts.com/blog/which-tank-type-is-right-for-you) [Water Heating](https://blog.htproducts.com/blog/topic/water-heating) ## [Efficiently Heating Your Home](https://blog.htproducts.com/blog/efficiently-heating-your-home) Winter is still here, unfortunately and keeping your home warm should still be a top priority as we head to round out the brutal winter season. At HTP your heating needs and providing them as... [Read More](https://blog.htproducts.com/blog/efficiently-heating-your-home) 1 min read [Tech Tips](https://blog.htproducts.com/blog/topic/tech-tips) - Mar 7, 2017 ## [Energy Savings for Your Boiler](https://blog.htproducts.com/blog/energy-savings-for-your-boiler) Who doesn't love to save? Well, we do and especially when it means saving money. Because we feel its so important to save energy we have compiled a list of just a few ways you can save energy for your high efficiency boiler. 1.... [Read More](https://blog.htproducts.com/blog/energy-savings-for-your-boiler) 2 min read [Water Heating](https://blog.htproducts.com/blog/topic/water-heating) - Mar 3, 2017 ## [Maintaining Your Water Heater](https://blog.htproducts.com/blog/maintain-your-water-heater) Maintaining your water heater can be a major factor in the number of years it stays working efficiently. A great way to maitain your unit is to drain it. While opinion may vary on how often you chose to drain your tank, you... [Read More](https://blog.htproducts.com/blog/maintain-your-water-heater) 2 min read [Tech Tips](https://blog.htproducts.com/blog/topic/tech-tips) - Mar 9, 2015 ## [Tech Tip: Do you have enough make-up air to support proper combustion?](https://blog.htproducts.com/blog/tech-tip-do-you-have-enough-make-up-air-to-support-proper-combustion) Combustion Problems? Do you have enough make-up air to support proper combustion? Determining if a space is confined: 1. Find the total BTU being fired in the space in question. 2. Multiply that by 50. This will total the number... 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