Max efficiency is at minimum power output. So there's always a conflict between providing enough power quickly enough & maximising efficiency.
that would use more gas due to reduced effieincy & cause overshoot, which of course uses more gas.
When it's mild out the primary temp can be kept lower and burner power reduced to improve efficiency.
the same way it always operates, except at reduced burner output & reduced fan speed
Most heating season days don't need full power output.
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