FAQ's - Boilers and hot water heaters

Did you know?  NYC DOB requires anyone performing gas work to possess either a NYC Department of Building's Master Plumber License or a Qualification for Gas Work. 

Always get permits and work with qualified personnel. Operator Qualification (OQ) is a training and testing program, in addition to NYC DOB and Westchester County requirements, mandated by the New York State Department of Public Service, Pipeline Safety Division

Did you know?  

Con Edison announced that as of December 1, 2023, the temporary natural gas moratorium, which commenced on March 15, 2019 in most of  Westchester County ended !

What does this mean for the Westchester Homeowner? 

Thinking of converting to gas heat? 

Click below for more information.

A boiler is an enclosed vessel in which a fluid such as water is heated to produce steam or the vaporized form of a liquid. The steam or hot water is then circulated through a piping system, to transfer heat. Boilers and associated systems are efficient heat exchange systems, however they can be dangerous if not properly maintained and operated. 

We perform annual boiler safety inspections.

Did you know that a standard hot water heater is always using gas or electric to keep the water hot? Water heaters are costly for home owners. When it’s time to equip your new home, or replace your old water heater it’s important to consider cost, efficiency, and longevity of your  water heater.  Many homeowners are using an on-demand or tankless water heater to save on overall fuel costs. 

On demand hot water requires rapid control of the heat input in order to deliver consistent hot water temperature despite a variable flow rate and cold feed temperature.  

In other words, with an on-demand or tankless water heater, you only pay for hot water that you use.  Your Con-Ed bill will be noticeably lower !

A combination boiler and hot water heater, also known as a combi-boiler, is a heating system that provides both heat and hot water  It combines the functionality of boiler and a hot water heater into one compact unit that’s much more efficient.  It has a "tankless"  or  "on-demand" water heater combined with a boiler. 

You only pay for hot water that you use.