Crown Boiler

Crown Boiler is a manufacturer of hydronic boilers, furnaces, and indirect-fired water heaters for residential and commercial applications. Established in 1949 and headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Crown Boiler operates as a subsidiary of Burnham Holdings, Inc. under the Velocity Boiler Works brand family. The company has manufactured cast iron residential boilers since the 1970s and distributes nationally through HVAC wholesale chains.

Product Lines

• Bermuda BSI (cast iron steam): 82% AFUE, AHRI certified, CSA B149.1 and CSA C22.1 certified. Models from 85,000 BTU to 113,000 BTU heat rating.
• Bali 2 / BWF (cast iron hot water): 84-85% AFUE, power vent. Models from 120,000 BTU to 208,000 BTU net output.
• Phantom (condensing hot water): Stainless steel water tube, high-efficiency condensing gas-fired residential boiler.
• Raptor, Aruba 4, Cabo 2, Cayman: Additional residential gas hot water boiler lines.
• Freeport 2 (oil-fired): FSZ (forced warm air) and FWZ (forced warm water) configurations.
• Commercial: Bimini, FW, Phantom-X, Series 16H, Series 24.
• Indirect water heaters: Maxi-Therm 2 and Mega-Stor (horizontal, solar, vertical).
• Warm air furnaces: 80+ and 90+ efficiency gas models.

Why Contractors Specify Crown Boiler

• Cast iron boiler manufacturing since the 1970s; long track record in Northeast hydronic market
• Bermuda BSI: AHRI certified, CSA B149.1 and CSA C22.1, suitable for steam retrofit projects
• Full range from economy cast iron through high-efficiency condensing stainless steel units
• Integrated product family: boilers, indirect water heaters, furnaces, accessories
• National wholesale stocking for fast-turn replacement projects

How to Choose a Crown Boiler Product

Identify fuel type (NG, LP, oil) and system type (hot water or steam). Steam: Bermuda BSI. Mid-efficiency gas hot water: Bali 2 (BWF). High-efficiency condensing hot water: Phantom. Oil-fired: Freeport 2 (FSZ or FWZ). Size using Manual J or ACCA heat loss. For indirect domestic hot water, pair with Maxi-Therm 2 or Mega-Stor.

Frequently Asked Questions

• AFUE of the Bermuda BSI? 82% AFUE, AHRI certified, CSA B149.1 and CSA C22.1.
• Does Crown make condensing boilers? Yes. Phantom (residential) and Phantom-X (commercial) are stainless steel water tube condensing boilers.
• Who owns Crown Boiler? Burnham Holdings, Inc. subsidiary; Velocity Boiler Works brand family.
• Bali 2 BTU range? Approximately 120,000 BTU to 208,000 BTU net output, 84-85% AFUE, power vent.
• Indirect water heaters? Yes. Maxi-Therm 2 and Mega-Stor series in horizontal, vertical, and solar-ready configurations.