I like the EKO boiler but as an old Mainer who started burning wood 35 years ago I have seen lots of wood burners come and go, some were good products. Anybody have a view of the longevity of the newbies like EKO, Are they still going to be around in 15 years when I need parts or service? That is one of the pluses for the Tarm it has been around for 20+years and is likely to stay from what I can see.
EKO and newbies staying power
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The EKO is built by a large, established boiler manufacturer based in Poland. But since it's imported, there's always the chance, as you suggest, that the supply of support and replacement parts could dry up.
A couple of points to consider on that:
There ain't much that can go wrong on an EKO that can't be fixed or fabricated locally.
The installed base of these boilers in North America is growing rapidly. I suspect you'll see alternative sources for original and aftermarket spare parts (blowers, controllers, refractory) emerging soon.
I know at least one dealer who has made arrangements to stock spare parts independent of the importer (New Horizon) to support his customers, regardless.
It's a good question, and Tarm has a proven track record. But I think others, like EKO, will be similar, given the popularity of their boilers and growing installed base.
A couple of points to consider on that:
There ain't much that can go wrong on an EKO that can't be fixed or fabricated locally.
The installed base of these boilers in North America is growing rapidly. I suspect you'll see alternative sources for original and aftermarket spare parts (blowers, controllers, refractory) emerging soon.
I know at least one dealer who has made arrangements to stock spare parts independent of the importer (New Horizon) to support his customers, regardless.
It's a good question, and Tarm has a proven track record. But I think others, like EKO, will be similar, given the popularity of their boilers and growing installed base.
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