Boiler Maintenance Boston MA

Maximize Your Furnace Efficiency

Here at Waldman Plumbing and Heating, Inc., Heating and Cooling Services are a large part of our business, therefore, we use only the newest repair and installation methods along with the most leading edge equipment on the market to ensure that we meet your needs quickly and efficiently. When it comes to furnaces, we are fully trained in installations and repairs. Your home or business's heating methods are no laughing matter. If you encounter or suspect a problem with your furnace, it is important that you get immediate attention.

Since we live in the modern age of conservation, efficiency and properly functioning furnace units are detrimental when it comes to your personal heating system. The efficiency of a furnace or heating systems is determined by its AFUE (Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency) or a gas furnace’s efficiency in converting fuel to energy. The higher the AFUE, the more energy efficient the furnace is and the more money you can save on your heating bills.  The percentage of your AFUE equals the amount of cents to the dollar you pay that is actually going toward heating your home. A 75% AFUE wastes much more energy and money then a 90% AFUE. At Waldman Plumbing and Heating, Inc., not only can we evaluate the efficiency of your furnace, but we can also give you helpful suggestions to maximize the use of your furnace. Our certified technicians can assess and repair your current unit, or suggest a better furnace for your home and install it for you, quickly and accurately.

Boilers as a Heating System

A boiler works by heating water to create either hot water or steam which is distributed through pipes to steam radiators, baseboard radiators or radiant floor systems.  A boiler's efficiency, just like a furnace's efficiency, is measured by annual fuel utilization efficiency (AFUE), which measures the amount of heat actually delivered to your house compared to the amount of fuel that you must supply to the boiler. Note: that the AFUE refers only to the unit's fuel efficiency, not its electricity usage.  Energy Star products must have an AFUE rating of 85% or greater, meaning that 85% of the fuel you supply to the boiler goes directly into heating your home and that only 15% is wasted. But why should you have to worry about this on your own?

At Waldman Plumbing and Heating, Inc., we proudly offer the most superior boiler services. If you suspect a problem with your boiler, our licensed team of technicians can evaluate your boiler's efficiency and usage, and make repairs if necessary. Don't forget that we offer free estimates! If you decide to upgrade your heating system, we also perform installations that meet the highest of industry standards. Our knowledge on cutting-edge, improved boiler systems and other products gives us a leading edge over other competitors. Upon evaluation, we can suggest a heating system that would best meet the needs of your home or business. The higher the efficiency of your heating system, the more comfortable and convenient your life will be.

Leading Technology:  Radiant Floor Heating

These state-of-the-art heating systems are beneficial to not only your wallet, but also the environment, because they provide lower energy and operating costs. They heat your home by pumping warm water through specially designed tubing laid under or within your floor. The heat in these tubes radiates to the surface and rises evenly throughout the room above. The floor itself stays comfortably warm. This tremendously efficient heat transfer system results in even, consistent heating.Benefits of Radiant Floor Heating:

• No energy is lost through ducts making it more efficient than baseboard heating and usually more efficient than forced-air heating.
• There is less moving air which can help people with severe allergies.
• Systems that use hydronics or are liquid based use little electricity, which help reduce high electricity bills.
• Systems that use hydronics can also be heated with a wide variety of energy sources like standard gas, oil-fired or wood-fired boilers, solar water heaters, or some combination of these.

If you are interested in learning more about the various heating systems that Waldman Plumbing and Heating, Inc. provides and services, please feel free to call us. If you suspect a problem with your furnace or boiler or would like an evaluation to determine your unit's efficiency, we would love to maximize your heating system's potential.