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Comparison

Weil-McLain AquaBalance AB-80C vs AB-80H

Verdict in brief

The Weil-McLain AquaBalance AB-80C and Weil-McLain AquaBalance AB-80H are both combination (combi) boilers in the Weil-McLain AquaBalance line. The Weil-McLain AquaBalance AB-80C is rated 80 MBH input, 75 MBH output and 95% AFUE, and the Weil-McLain AquaBalance AB-80H is rated 80 MBH input, 75 MBH output and 95% AFUE. Both list the same published input of 80 MBH. Both list the same published AFUE of 95%. Weil-McLain AquaBalance AB-80C lists 13 lb more shipping weight than Weil-McLain AquaBalance AB-80H (77 lb against 64 lb).

Side by side

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

Comparison of Weil-McLain AquaBalance AB-80C and Weil-McLain AquaBalance AB-80H
SpecificationWeil-McLain AquaBalance AB-80CWeil-McLain AquaBalance AB-80H
Input, maximum80 MBH80 MBH
DOE heating capacity75 MBH75 MBH
Efficiency (AFUE)95 %95 %
Turndown10:110:1
Domestic hot waterIntegrated combi: built-in DHW flat plate heat exchanger with a 3-way valve and an internal 3-speed circulatorHeating-only boiler; domestic hot water via an indirect tank
Weight77 lb64 lb
Venting2" or 3" PVC, CPVC, polypropylene or stainless steel (Category IV)2" or 3" PVC, CPVC, polypropylene or stainless steel (Category IV)
Heating water connections3/4" NPT3/4" NPT
Gas connection1/2" NPT1/2" NPT
FuelNatural gas or propaneNatural gas or propane
Net AHRI water rating65 MBH65 MBH

What actually separates them

Published ratings: the Weil-McLain AquaBalance AB-80C is rated 80 MBH input, 75 MBH output and 95% AFUE; the Weil-McLain AquaBalance AB-80H is rated 80 MBH input, 75 MBH output and 95% AFUE. Both list the same published input of 80 MBH. Both list the same published AFUE of 95%.

Weil-McLain AquaBalance AB-80C lists 13 lb more shipping weight than Weil-McLain AquaBalance AB-80H (77 lb against 64 lb). The domestic-hot-water arrangement differs: the Weil-McLain AquaBalance AB-80C lists Integrated combi: built-in DHW flat plate heat exchanger with a 3-way valve and an internal 3-speed circulator, while the Weil-McLain AquaBalance AB-80H lists Heating-only boiler; domestic hot water via an indirect tank.

Both records print the same input (80 MBH), output (75 MBH), AFUE (95%) and turndown (10:1), per the cited sources.

DiscontinuedHistorically in Canada
Input
Output (max)
75 MBH
AFUE
95 %

The AB-80C is the combi entry of the AquaBalance Series 2 wall-mount line that weil-mclain.ca lists under Discontinued: 80 MBH CSA input, 75 MBH DOE heating capacity and an integrated DHW module at 95% AFUE in a 77 lb stainless steel unit.

Natural gasPropaneCombi
DiscontinuedHistorically in Canada
Input
Output (max)
75 MBH
AFUE
95 %

The AB-80H is the heat-only entry of the discontinued-in-Canada AquaBalance Series 2 line: 80 MBH CSA input, 75 MBH DOE heating capacity and a 65 MBH net AHRI rating at 95% AFUE in a 64 lb stainless steel wall-mount unit.

Natural gasPropaneHeating-only

Frequently asked questions

Do the two models share the same input?

Yes — both list 80 MBH in the cited documentation.

Which model is more efficient?

Both list the same AFUE of 95%.

How much heavier is the Weil-McLain AquaBalance AB-80C?

It ships at 77 lb against 64 lb for the Weil-McLain AquaBalance AB-80H, 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.

On-site service in Greater Vancouver, BC. ROMA lists “Open 7 days” on its site; call to confirm same-day availability.

Sources and verification

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

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