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Comparison

U.S. Boiler Company ES2 ES25 vs ES26

Verdict in brief

Both the U.S. Boiler Company ES2 ES25 and the U.S. Boiler Company ES2 ES26 belong to the U.S. Boiler Company ES2 line of non-condensing boilers. Published ratings: U.S. Boiler Company ES2 ES25 at 140 MBH input, 119 MBH heating capacity and 85% AFUE; U.S. Boiler Company ES2 ES26 at 175 MBH input, 149 MBH heating capacity and 85% AFUE. U.S. Boiler Company ES2 ES26 lists 35 MBH more input than U.S. Boiler Company ES2 ES25 (175 MBH against 140 MBH). Both list the same published AFUE of 85%. U.S. Boiler Company ES2 ES26 lists 52 lb more shipping weight than U.S. Boiler Company ES2 ES25 (405 lb against 353 lb).

Side by side

Published manufacturer figures. Input and output are kept separate; blanks mean the manufacturer did not publish that value.

Comparison of U.S. Boiler Company ES2 ES25 and U.S. Boiler Company ES2 ES26
SpecificationU.S. Boiler Company ES2 ES25U.S. Boiler Company ES2 ES26
Input140 MBH175 MBH
DOE heating capacity119 MBH149 MBH
Net AHRI water rating103 MBH130 MBH
Efficiency (AFUE)85 %85 %
Domestic hot waterHeating-only boiler — domestic hot water comes from a separate indirect tank or water heaterHeating-only boiler — domestic hot water comes from a separate indirect tank or water heater
Boiler water content4 gal5 gal
Approx. shipping weight353 lb405 lb
Dimensions (width × height × depth)18-1/2" × 41" × 33"21-1/2" × 41" × 33"
VentingChimney vented (natural draft) with integrated draft diverterChimney vented (natural draft) with integrated draft diverter
Supply/return connections1-1/4" supply and 1-1/4" return1-1/4" supply and 1-1/4" return
Gas valve connection1/2"1/2"
ControlIntelligent Hydronic Control with three-digit readout and IQ Option PanelIntelligent Hydronic Control with three-digit readout and IQ Option Panel
FuelNatural gas or LP gasNatural gas or LP gas
Vent size6"6"

What actually separates them

Published ratings: the U.S. Boiler Company ES2 ES25 is rated 140 MBH input, 119 MBH heating capacity and 85% AFUE; the U.S. Boiler Company ES2 ES26 is rated 175 MBH input, 149 MBH heating capacity and 85% AFUE. U.S. Boiler Company ES2 ES26 lists 35 MBH more input than U.S. Boiler Company ES2 ES25 (175 MBH against 140 MBH). Both list the same published AFUE of 85%.

U.S. Boiler Company ES2 ES26 lists 52 lb more shipping weight than U.S. Boiler Company ES2 ES25 (405 lb against 353 lb). The boiler water content differs: the U.S. Boiler Company ES2 ES25 lists 4 gal, while the U.S. Boiler Company ES2 ES26 lists 5 gal. The dimensions differs: the U.S. Boiler Company ES2 ES25 lists 18-1/2" × 41" × 33", while the U.S. Boiler Company ES2 ES26 lists 21-1/2" × 41" × 33".

Both records print the same AFUE (85%), domestic-hot-water arrangement (Heating-only boiler — domestic hot water comes from a separate indirect tank or water heater), venting (Chimney vented (natural draft) with integrated draft diverter) and water connections (1-1/4" supply and 1-1/4" return), per the cited sources.

U.S. Boiler Company

U.S. Boiler Company ES2 ES25

CurrentCanadian status unknown
Input
Output (max)
AFUE
85 %

The U.S. Boiler Company ES2 ES25 is the mid-size ES2 with a 6-inch vent: 140 MBH input with 119 MBH DOE heating capacity and a 103 MBH net AHRI water rating at 85.0% AFUE, chimney vented in 6" on the IQ Control System.

Natural gasPropaneHeating-only

U.S. Boiler Company

U.S. Boiler Company ES2 ES26

CurrentCanadian status unknown
Input
Output (max)
AFUE
85 %

The U.S. Boiler Company ES2 ES26 is the fourth size, sharing the 6-inch vent with the ES25: 175 MBH input with 149 MBH DOE heating capacity and a 130 MBH net AHRI water rating at 85.0% AFUE, chimney vented in 6" on the IQ Control System.

Natural gasPropaneHeating-only

Frequently asked questions

Which of the two has the higher maximum input?

The U.S. Boiler Company ES2 ES26 lists 175 MBH, against 140 MBH on the U.S. Boiler Company ES2 ES25, per the cited documentation.

Which model is more efficient?

Both list the same AFUE of 85%.

How much heavier is the U.S. Boiler Company ES2 ES26?

It ships at 405 lb against 353 lb for the U.S. Boiler Company ES2 ES25, per the cited sources.

Not sure which one fits your home?

A consultation includes a heat-loss review so the size is right the first time.

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Sources and verification

Facts checked September 9, 2026. Last updated September 9, 2026. Technical reviewer: not yet assigned.

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