Boiler Repair, Service & Installs

Like water heaters, boilers heat water using gas or electricity. However, this water stays in a closed loop. The water is sent out through lines to radiators throughout the home. As the water passes through the radiator, its heat energy is released into that room’s air, heating the room. This cooled water is circulated back to the boiler, where it’s reheated, and the cycle repeats until the home reaches the desired temperature and comfort level.

Generally speaking, radiant heating systems are more energy-efficient than forced-air systems. Water is a better conduit for heat than air. For a traditional gas or electric furnace, a great deal of energy loss occurs in the ducts as heated air is transported from the blower to the rooms of the home. Radiant heating systems are much more efficient at moving heat to the radiator. This makes a gas boiler one of the most-efficient forms of heating available.

In some homes, the lines carrying heated water from the boiler to the radiators are laid under the floor boards or tile, so that the heat radiating out from those lines heats up the home’s floors. If you’re interested in installing radiant floor heating in your home, talk to us so we can discuss your options and next steps.