Bartels Heating & Cooling Blog: Posts Tagged ‘Boilers’

Is it Time for a New Boiler?

Monday, December 24th, 2018

boilerKnowing the right time to upgrade your boiler system can be a huge benefit to you and your home. Outdated boilers ultimately end up costing you a lot of time and money on repairs. Plus, they are often inefficient. Sure, deciding where to put your money can be a daunting task: do you repair the boiler you already own or do you invest in a new one? Here at Bartels Heating & Cooling, our technicians are ready to guide you through every step of the decision-making process. So if you are looking for heater installation in Cincinnati, OH, give us a call.

If you feel that it is time for a replacement, don’t hesitate to schedule a visit from an HVAC technician. Winters here in Ohio can get quite cold, and we want you to be cozy all winter long. Below we have provided a list of signs that indicate it’s time for a new boiler. 

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Should You Replace that Older Boiler Already?

Monday, December 19th, 2016

You expect your home’s boiler to last a long time. After all, boilers are not cheap—and that’s because they are made to be durable and to resist corrosion and other issues. The good news is that boilers do last longer than many other types of heating systems.

However, you should not assume a boiler will last much longer than 15-20 years. If your boiler is experiencing issues repairs may be possible. And a good technician will look for the most cost-effective solution first and foremost.

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How do Boilers Distribute Heat?

Tuesday, November 5th, 2013

Here in West Chester, OH, boilers are popular form of  home heating system. They work on a very simple principle – older than even gas furnaces – and as such they have been in place for a very long time. If you own a boiler and use it to heat your home, it pays to understand the principals involved with its operation. Specifically, how do boilers distribute heat?

The concept is simple. The boiler itself contains a set amount of water, heated by a burner beneath it. The burner is fueled by either natural gas or oil, both of which are used in West Chester. Oil is slowly declining in popularity, since natural gas is cheaper and easier to use.

Regardless of the source of fuel, the burner heats up the water, which is then distributed through your house through a series of pipes. The hot water in the baseboard radiators inside your rooms help warm the air via convection. There is also some radiant heating from your baseboard heaters.

This is different than most furnaces. The heaters in forced-air system blow hot air through a series of ducts, often the same ones used to transfer cool air with an air conditioner. While furnaces are usually less expensive to install and can heat homes more quickly, they can have issues with indoor air quality and are not as long lasting as boilers. Since boilers don’t need fans to distribute heat, they also run much more quietly.

But like all mechanical, boilers need upkeep and repair. If you know the answer to “how do boilers distribute heat,” you can likely ascertain when something is wrong with the system. In those cases, Bartels Heating & Cooling is ready to help. We serve homes throughout West Chester, OH, boiler repair is one of our specialties, and we’re dedicated to your complete satisfaction. Give us a call today!

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