About Maxim Corn and Pellet Burners

Who is Central Boiler?
What is the Maxim Outdoor Wood Pellet and Corn Furnace?
How Complicated is the Installation?
How can the Maxim heat my home and water?
What are the advantages of the Outdoor Wood Pellet & Corn Furnace?
How long will the furnace last?
Is the Furnace (Boiler) pressurized or non-pressurized?
Is there a lot of heat loss when the unit is outside and it’s 30 below?
Can I connect a Maxim to a forced air heating system?
How can I use the Maxim?
Can I heat my Domestic water with a Maxim?
Can I connect a Maxim to a pressurized heating system?
Should I consider Radiant Heat?
Can a Maxim heat my Pool and or Spa?
Can I heat more than on building?


Who is Central Boiler?

Central Boiler is the leading manufacturer of outdoor wood furnaces in Northern America. Founded in 1984, the company is based in Greenbush, Minnesota where the winter temperatures can drop to 59 degrees below zero, therefore know the value of safe, efficient heat.
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What is the Maxim Outdoor Wood Pellet and Corn Furnace?

It is a safe and efficient way to heat your home with corn or wood pellets. The Maxim furnace is installed outside the home. A water jacket surrounds the furnace firebox and the heat is transferred from the fire to the water.
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How Complicated is the Installation?

Installing your Maxim furnace is easier than you may think. Many customers choose to install their own furnace because the installation can be easily completed using the installation manual. Country Heat Inc. has all of the supplies and accessories you need for installation and maintenance.
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How can the Maxim heat my home and water?

The heated water is pumped to the home or building through insulated underground pipes. Water-to-air or water-to-water heat exchanger or direct circulation conveys the heat into the structures’ forced-air furnace, boiler, or radiant floor heating system, and to the water heater to provide domestic hot water. This allows for normal thermostatic control of temperatures for safe, even, comfortable heat. Click here for ThermoPEX System
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What are the advantages of the Outdoor Wood Pellet & Corn Furnace?

  • Saves a lot of money on your heating bill.
  • The Maxim removes fire hazards from your home because all of the burning takes place outside your home.
  • Eliminates mess from inside home that indoor burning creates.
  • Thermostatic

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How long with the Furnace last?

The life of your furnace depends upon proper maintenance. With proper maintenance your furnace will give you many years of dependable service.
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Is the Furnace (Boiler) pressurized or non-pressurized?

Maxim Outdoor Furnaces are non-pressurized. Technically they are atmospheric vented, which means they are safe.
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Is there a lot of heat loss when the unit is outside and it’s 30 below?

The units are highly insulated with airtight waterproof urethane insulation.
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Can I connect a Maxim to a forced air heating system?

Yes. Click here for Forced Air System I only have baseboard electric heat.
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How can I use the Maxim?

Many people with electric baseboards elect to install Radiant floor heat between the floor joists.
Please contact me for other hydronic and space heating options.
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Can I heat my Domestic water with a Maxim?

Yes, with the use of a domestic water heating kit.
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Can I connect a Maxim to a pressurized heating system?

Yes, in one of two ways. By connecting it directly to the existing system and depressurizing it or by the use of a water-to-water heat exchanger the heat can be transferred from one system to the other. Click here for Existing Boiler – Pressurized
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Should I consider Radiant Heat?

Radiant heat installed under new or existing floors can be a great way to heat your home. Radiant floor heat is the most efficient way to transfer heat, however, it is important that you design the system correctly. Radiant Slab Heating must be insulated beneath the slab with at least 1″ or 2″ of Styrofoam insulation.
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Can a Maxim heat my Pool and or Spa?

Yes, many Central Boiler customers heat their pool and/or spa. Can I heat more than on building? One of the many advantages of the Maxim is the ability to heat multiple buildings from one location.
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Can I heat more than on building?

One of the many advantages of the Maxim is the ability to heat multiple buildings from one location.
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