Heating Contractor in Yorktown NY – Expert Heating Services Since 1980
When your heat goes out on the coldest night of January and your house drops to 50 degrees, you need a heating contractor in Yorktown NY who knows these systems and can get your heat back on fast. We've been servicing heating systems around Yorktown Heights for over 45 years because someone has to understand how older homes here stay warm.
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The heating systems in Amawalk homes work hard from October through April. Between the lake effect cold and those northwest winds that come across the water, your boiler or furnace runs constantly during winter. Most houses around here have heating equipment that's 15-20 years old, and when it fails in the middle of a cold snap, you need help right away.
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Last winter, we replaced 23 boilers in three weeks after temperatures stayed below 20 degrees for days. Old systems just couldn't keep up anymore. When you've worked the same neighborhoods for three decades, you know which houses are on borrowed time with their heating equipment.
Boiler Installation and Replacement
Boiler systems heat water and send it through radiators or baseboard units to warm your house. When boilers fail, replacement usually makes more sense than expensive repairs on old equipment.
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Our boiler installation and replacement service handles gas, oil, and propane boilers. Most homes in Yorktown run on natural gas now, but plenty of older houses still have oil boilers in basements.
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New boilers are way more efficient than equipment from 20-30 years ago. Old boilers might be 60-70% efficient, meaning 30-40% of your fuel gets wasted. Modern condensing boilers hit 95% efficiency or higher, which cuts heating bills significantly.
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Sizing matters with boilers. Too small and your house never gets warm enough. Too big and it short-cycles, wasting fuel and wearing out faster. We calculate heat loss for your house based on insulation, windows, and square footage to size boilers correctly.
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Installation takes 1-2 days. We remove the old boiler, install the new one, connect all the heating zones, wire the controls, fill and test the system, and get it inspected. The house stays livable – you're just without heat during the actual installation work.
Boiler Repair and Maintenance
Boilers need annual maintenance or they fail when you need them most. Our boiler repair and maintenance service keeps systems running and catches problems before they leave you without heat.
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Annual maintenance includes cleaning the heat exchanger, checking the burner and ignition system, testing safety controls, inspecting for leaks, checking water pressure and temperature settings, and making sure all zones heat properly. This takes about an hour and prevents most breakdowns.
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Common boiler repairs include circulator pumps that fail and stop moving hot water through zones. Pressure relief valves that leak. Expansion tanks that lose their air charge. Zone valves that stick open or closed. Thermostats that stop communicating with the boiler. Most repairs we can do same-day if we have the parts.
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The basements around New Croton Reservoir deal with humidity and sometimes minor flooding. That can damage boiler controls and electrical components. We mount controls above flood levels and make sure boilers are protected.
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Older boilers need more frequent service as parts wear out. If you're scheduling repairs multiple times per heating season, replacement probably makes more financial sense than constantly fixing aging equipment.
Emergency Heating Repair
When heating systems fail and temperatures inside drop, you need help fast. Our service handles urgent heating failures that need immediate attention.
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Most heating breakdowns happen during the coldest weather because that's when systems work hardest. Igniters fail. Thermostats stop working. Pumps burn out. Sometimes its simple fixes, sometimes you need parts, sometimes the whole system is done.
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We keep common parts stocked for brands like Weil-McLain, Burnham, Slant/Fin, and Peerless. Circulator pumps, zone valves, relays, and igniters are things we carry so we can fix most problems without ordering parts.
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Some repairs can't be done immediately. If the heat exchanger cracked or the boiler is leaking badly, you need replacement. That takes time to get equipment and schedule installation. We can sometimes provide temporary heating solutions while waiting for permanent fixes.
Furnace Installation and Repair
Furnaces heat air and blow it through ducts to warm your house. Different system than boilers but same goal – keeping your home comfortable in winter.
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Our furnace installation and repair service handles gas, oil, and propane furnaces. Most Shenorock homes with forced air heating have gas furnaces in basements or crawlspaces.
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Furnace repairs usually involve igniters that crack, flame sensors that get dirty, blower motors that fail, or limit switches that trip. We diagnose problems and fix them fast. Filter changes help prevent many issues – dirty filters restrict airflow and make furnaces work harder.
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New furnace installation includes removing old equipment, installing the new furnace, connecting ductwork and gas lines, wiring thermostats and controls, testing everything, and getting inspections done. Takes about a day for straightforward replacements.
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High-efficiency furnaces need condensate drains because they extract so much heat that water vapor condenses. Those drains need to be installed properly or they freeze in winter and shut the furnace down.
Radiator Repair and Replacement
Many older Granite Springs homes have cast iron radiators or baseboard heating. When these systems leak or dont heat right, rooms stay cold while your boiler runs constantly.
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Our radiator repair and replacement service fixes leaking radiators, replaces damaged sections, and balances systems so all rooms heat properly.
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Cast iron radiators last forever if maintained. But valves fail, connections leak, and sometimes radiators crack. Leaking radiators damage floors and walls. We can often repair valve leaks or replace valve assemblies without replacing the whole radiator.
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Air trapped in radiators prevents proper heating. We bleed radiators to release air and let hot water circulate. Systems need bleeding annually, especially after summer when air accumulates in high points.
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Baseboard heating uses finned copper pipes behind metal covers. The covers get dented or removed during painting and never put back. Furniture blocks airflow. Dust clogs the fins. All this reduces heating efficiency. We repair or replace damaged baseboard and clean fins for better heat output.
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Radiators in some rooms overheat while others stay cold usually means the system isn't balanced properly. We adjust flow rates to different zones so heat distributes evenly throughout the house.
Gas Heating Service
Natural gas and propane heating systems need specialized service. Our gas heating service covers installation, repair, and maintenance of gas-fired equipment.
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Gas furnaces and boilers are the most common heating systems around here. They're efficient, reliable, and natural gas is cheaper than oil in most years. But gas equipment needs proper venting, gas pressure set correctly, and safety controls working right.
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We check for gas leaks, test pressure at the equipment, inspect venting to make sure combustion gases exhaust properly, and verify all safety shutoffs work. Carbon monoxide is a real danger with gas heating – you cant smell it and it kills people. We take gas heating safety seriously.
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Converting from oil to gas heating makes sense for many homeowners. Gas burns cleaner, costs less to operate, and you dont need oil deliveries or worry about running out. We handle the conversion – removing oil equipment, installing new gas boiler or furnace, running gas lines, coordinating with the utility company, and disposing of oil tanks properly.
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Gas line work requires proper licensing and permits, which we maintain. We dont cut corners on gas work because the consequences of mistakes are too serious.
Underfloor Heating Installation
Radiant floor heating provides even, comfortable warmth from the ground up. Our underfloor heating installation service adds this luxury to bathrooms, kitchens, or entire homes.
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Radiant floor heating uses hot water running through tubing installed under flooring. The floor warms up and radiates heat into the room. Feels amazing on cold mornings and heats more evenly than forced air or radiators.
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Installation happens during construction or major renovations when floors are accessible. We install tubing in concrete slabs or attach it to subfloors under tile or hardwood. The tubing connects to your boiler through a manifold that controls flow to different zones.
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Heated floors work great in bathrooms where tile stays warm underfoot. Master bathrooms and walk-in showers benefit most. Some people do whole houses with radiant floor heating, which costs more upfront but provides superior comfort.
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Radiant heating is efficient because you can run lower water temperatures than radiators need. Your boiler works less hard and uses less fuel. Rooms heat evenly without cold spots near windows or hot spots near vents.
Heating System Maintenance
Regular maintenance keeps heating systems running reliably and efficiently. Our heating system maintenance service prevents breakdowns and extends equipment life.
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We recommend annual maintenance before heating season starts. For boilers, this means cleaning, testing controls, checking for leaks, and verifying proper operation. For furnaces, we clean or replace filters, check igniters and flame sensors, test blower motors, and inspect heat exchangers.
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Maintenance catches small problems before they become big expensive failures. A dirty flame sensor causes nuisance shutdowns now but damages igniters later. A failing circulator pump struggles to move water but eventually seizes and needs replacement. Finding these issues during maintenance lets you fix them on your schedule instead of during a breakdown.
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Many homeowners skip maintenance when systems are working fine. Then they wonder why their 15-year-old boiler suddenly dies in January. Regular service isn't just about repairs – it's about keeping equipment working longer and more efficiently.
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We offer maintenance contracts where we come out annually for service. Contracts include priority scheduling, discounted repairs, and reminders when service is due. Easier than trying to remember to call every fall.
Thermostat Repair and Installation
Thermostats control your heating system, and when they fail, your house doesn't heat properly. Our thermostat repair and installation service fixes problems and upgrades to modern programmable or smart thermostats.
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Old mechanical thermostats drift out of calibration over time. They might think its 68 degrees when its actually 64, so your heat doesn't run enough. Or they stick and your house overheats. Replacing old thermostats with digital models gives better temperature control.
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Programmable thermostats save money by lowering heat when you're sleeping or away. Set it to warm up before you wake up or get home from work. No more heating an empty house all day or waking up freezing because you turned it down at night.
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Smart thermostats like Nest and Ecobee learn your schedule and adjust automatically. Control them from your phone. Get alerts if temperature drops too low while you're away. See how much fuel you're using. They cost more but the features and savings justify it for most people.
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Thermostat installation requires proper wiring to your boiler or furnace. Most systems have standard wiring that works with any thermostat. Older systems sometimes need a common wire added for smart thermostats to work. We handle whatever wiring is needed.
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Location matters for thermostats. They shouldn't be in direct sunlight, near heat sources, or in drafty spots. Those throw off temperature readings and make your system run incorrectly.
Why Choose a Local Heating Contractor in Yorktown Heights, NY
We've been servicing heating systems in Yorktown since 1980. We know which neighborhoods have the oldest boilers. We know how the weather patterns around New Croton Reservoir affect heating loads. We know the local fuel suppliers and which equipment holds up best here.
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That experience means we diagnose problems faster and fix them right. We've probably already serviced similar equipment in your neighbors houses. We stock parts for the brands common around here. And we know the local building codes and inspectors.
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When you need a heating contractor in Yorktown NY, you need someone who understands these systems and knows this community. We've been keeping homes warm here for over three decades.