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Commercial and Residential boiler Installations, Repairs, and Maintenance
Installation and Maintenance of a boiler
At Family Heating and Air Conditioning we service and install all makes and models of boilers from residential to multi unit apartment buildings. Boilers are similar to water heaters in that they both create hot water, but they are used for very different purposes in your home. A boiler is a part of your central heating system and is usually powered by natural gas.
The benefits of using a boiler system to heat your home include:
- Energy efficiency: Because water is a more efficient thermal medium than air is, it can hold heat for longer and use less energy over time.
- Even heating: Using radiators, boiler systems put the warm air where you want it – closer to the floor. This is ideal because warm air rises while cool air falls.
- No duct work: When your system doesn’t use ducting, you won’t have leaky ducts! Aside from using air rather than water, which decreases their energy efficiency, ducts can also lose up to 30% of heat in a forced air system.
If installed improperly, even the most efficient boiler can cause frustration, wasted money, and a cold home. A licensed professional can help you make the right choice when it comes time to buy and install a new boiler.
Tune your Boiler Regularly
Regular maintenance is one way to prevent repairs, and we offer comprehensive maintenance plans and tune–ups for many different boiler systems. Detecting any issues early on will help resolve the problem before it becomes a major hassle and expense. During a tune–up, we will also check for any hidden warning signs that might not be indicated by your boiler’s performance or other issues. Call Family Heating and Air Conditioning for all your boiler maintenance needs.
Repairing vs. Replacing Your Boiler
The typical residential boiler produced these days is designed to provide at least 15 years of efficient operation. Cast-iron boilers are known to last as long as 20 or 30 years.
If your boiler is still under warranty, repair is the most cost-effective solution. We carry an extensive selection of parts and products in our fully-stocked trucks, allowing us to repair boiler problems on the spot. Replacing worn out components or conducting a professional tune-up can help your boiler return to normal in no time.
Wondering if it’s time to consider a new boiler? We understand that boiler replacement is a significant investment, and the decision shouldn’t be made lightly. As part of our commitment to providing upfront service, we will give you an honest assessment of your boiler and let you know if replacement is the best option.
If your boiler is starting to experience frequent problems and it’s well beyond the warranty period, it may be time to consider replacement. New, more efficient boilers can help lower your energy costs and save you the constant headache of having to call for frequent repairs.
Bell Plumbing and Heating offers high-efficiency boilers from trusted brands, including Burnham and Dunkirk. We will help you select the product that best meets your household’s needs.
Condensing vs. Non-Condensing
All boilers are either condensing or non-condensing. A condensing boiler concentrates water vapor produced in the heating process, and uses waste heat to preheat cold water entering the boiler. Condensing boilers are extremely energy efficient because they can provide ample heat while operating at lower temperatures.
Non-condensing boilers typically operate at higher temperatures, and some heat ends up being vented outside. Non-condensing boilers are 80 percent to 88 percent efficient, while condensing boilers have efficiencies greater than 88 percent.
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