Combustion gas spillage out of any fossil fuel-burning appliance is dangerous. Depending on the home or building situation, spillage can happen in a couple ways. Many HVAC technicians who service heating equipment miss this problem. I’ve witnessed it on the job quite a few times first hand. Recently I came across a Valiant natural gas […]
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Do you know that you could be getting exposed to deadly levels of carbon monoxide poisoning every day and don’t even know it’s affecting you? Are you aware that being regularly exposed to small amounts of CO (carbon monoxide) can cause serious health risks? Here is some important information about the dangers of carbon monoxide
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I’m often asked, “What’s a boiler installation cost?” It depends on a number of factors, chief among them is if you want the job done right. Here’s an example of how going with the lowest bidder to save money can increase the costs, time, and headaches to more than double.
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There are two types of gas hot water boilers commonly installed for residential and commercial applications the direct vent and power vent models. The two vary in design and installation cost and also have differences in safety and energy consumption savings. Here are the differences between the two boilers, so when its time for you
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Does your steam boiler clank? Steam heating is an intricate hydronic system. When there’s something wrong, it makes loud noises! If you have a steam boiler heating your home or building and you hear sounds like clanking and hammering of the pipes your boiler is sick. Here’s some information explaining the causes of steam boiler
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Do you have cold or partially heated radiators when there is a call for heat? If you’re having trouble with cold radiators, find out what can simply and inexpensively correct this problem. First you have to know what type of heating system you have. Do you have steam heat with radiators that have one pipe feeding each radiator? If
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Do you have a steam heating system in your home or a building working with steam traps? Chances are it is a two-pipe system. How do you know? Take at a look at your radiators, if it has a steam trap like in the above picture, then it is a two-pipe system. Do you have some heaters
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I sometimes encounter customers that have hot water heating systems with radiators on the third floor that heat up poorly. Do you have a home that has a third-floor level with radiators that stay cold or partially heat up? This is a common problem in homes or apartment buildings with more than two stories. Find
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Copper Pipe Installed On Steam Boilers Is Crazy! Do you have steam heat? Has your steam boiler been recently replaced or repaired, was copper piping installed? There is an ongoing battle over what kind of pipe to install, some heating contractors use steel pipe, and others install the copper pipe. Industry standards specify the use
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Do you have a fall boiler check every year? If you have a steam or hot water boiler, there are a few things that need to be checked every year before you just turn the heat on. Avoiding a boiler “safety check” can cost you expensive boiler repairs or even a replacement if you don’t
Carbon Monoxide Safety Check
