NEWS
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After a seemingly mild December, winter has finally arrived here in Plainville and all around Central Connecticut, making its presence known. If you rely on a boiler to keep your home warm, you’re well aware of the comfort it brings with its consistent and efficient heating capabilities.Read more -
I have rarely recommended replacing a steam boiler. With climate change now looming as an ever-larger threat, I have stopped recommending steam boiler replacement altogether. Here’s why.Read more -
One of the major benefits of using a hydronic boiler to provide heat to your house is that these systems often last longer than standard forced-air heaters such as furnaces and heat pumps. Boilers do not contain as many moving mechanical parts as forced-air heaters, and this slows down the speed at which they age.Read more -
BEFORE BOILERS AND CENTRAL HEATING UNITS were invented, people had to use wood and coal to keep their houses and workplaces warm. Today, we barely even think about heating and cooler units, which are controlled with a touch of a button or a turn of a dial. Boilers or furnaces have become one of the most important appliances both residential and industrial settings, but one we give very little thought to—unless it stops working.Read more -
The generally accepted lifespan of a boiler is 10 to 15 years. If your boiler is still functioning at 16+ years, it may still be a good time to upgrade, as today's systems are far more efficient than their predecessors.Read more -
Just like a furnace, in some homes, steam boilers are used to provide heat and comfort throughout the cold months. And, just like an HVAC system, annual maintenance can help keep steam boilers working effectively and efficiently when they’re needed most. However, there may come a time when you’re wondering if it makes sense to replace the boiler altogether.Read more -
Commercial boilers typically last around 15 years. But as with any other appliance or piece of machinery, several factors come into play in regards to your boiler’s lifespan, includingRead more -
When you’re shopping for an industrial steam boiler, one of the most important factors you must consider is the lifecycle cost. After all, the off-the-shelf efficiency of your boiler system can help you predict the cost of your ownership over a 25- or 30-year lifecycle.Read more -
It is not uncommon for property owners or facility managers to wait until a boiler completely breaks down before replacing the unit. To make things worse, these types of failures happen when there is real need for heat (for instance, a very cold day) and since the failure is unexpected, there are rarely emergency funds allocated to fix the problem.Read more -
Whether it is for comfort heat or process power, your steam boiler is an essential piece of equipment for your operation. A steam boiler failure can lead to serious problems, from safety issues to expensive downtime and loss of profits. Knowing when to replace your steam boiler can keep you from being caught in an emergency situation.Read more -
Our WNS8 gas-fired steam boiler is scheduled for shipment to the port of Jakarta in Indonesia. ToRead more -
Modern condensing combi boilers are designed to run with low flow temperatures which means that the water circulating through your radiators isn't incredibly hot.Read more