in-floor heating
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sheet metal fabrication
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Furnaces
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You can have the best furnace installation possible. Here is how we do it.
-seal connections at furnace supply AND return to eliminate air leaks and prevent dust bypass
-apply proper slope and length of intake and exhaust vents
-remove and recycle the existing furnace
-complete installation in 1-day
-fabricate custom sheet metal onsite
-acquire necessary HVAC and electrical permits
-provide professional electricians for safe, code-compliant electricity
-replace existing condensate hoses
-install extras such as a new, digital, non-programmable thermostat and 1” filter rack when needed
-use electronic gas detectors to verify there are no gas leaks
-complete ALL manufacturer start-up tests (static, gas pressure, delta T, blower settings...)
-apply proper slope and length of intake and exhaust vents
-remove and recycle the existing furnace
-complete installation in 1-day
-fabricate custom sheet metal onsite
-acquire necessary HVAC and electrical permits
-provide professional electricians for safe, code-compliant electricity
-replace existing condensate hoses
-install extras such as a new, digital, non-programmable thermostat and 1” filter rack when needed
-use electronic gas detectors to verify there are no gas leaks
-complete ALL manufacturer start-up tests (static, gas pressure, delta T, blower settings...)
Nearly all furnaces installed by others do not pass manufacturer start-up tests.
This can leave a furnace outside of manufacturer guidelines and open to warranty denials!
This can leave a furnace outside of manufacturer guidelines and open to warranty denials!
Which features should be compared when buying a furnace?
Efficiency. Look for the Energy Star rating. The higher the number the better. The best furnaces offer Focus on Energy Rewards.
Quietness. The best furnaces are quiet.
Comfort. Staged-furnaces introduce heat gradually and evenly.
Quietness. The best furnaces are quiet.
Comfort. Staged-furnaces introduce heat gradually and evenly.
Which furnace is the best?
The best furnace is one that is installed per manufacturer guidelines. Manufacturer warranties do not cover inferior installations. We study manufacturer guidelines and continuously train our team on current practices. Our goal is to provide top-shelf workmanship.
Boilers. Unmatched comfort and efficiency.
Sadly, most heating companies don't even know where the circulator is supposed to go. Nearly every boiler we see that was installed by others has been installed incorrectly! We love boilers and have studied hydronics extensively.
Pictured below:
- A new boiler installed by others and what we did to correct all of the mistakes.
- Saving space. Before (old boiler and water heater) and after (new boiler with a water heater inside).
Pictured below:
- A new boiler installed by others and what we did to correct all of the mistakes.
- Saving space. Before (old boiler and water heater) and after (new boiler with a water heater inside).
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Are furnace tune-ups necessary?
We think so. When done annually, furnace tune-ups can prevent premature failure of components, expensive repair costs, and down time.
Conserve energy + increase life expectancy + minimize untimely shutdowns = Save $$$ Tune-ups take about 45 minutes. Pricing is here. Some of the big items we check, test, and inspect during a tune-up include: temperatures, burners, filters, carbon monoxide, condensate traps, differential pressures, flame sensors, and gas leak search. |
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Are boiler tune-ups necessary?
Boilers need tune-ups too. Pictured below left, the black and green scaly gunk prevents heat from transferring to the water, thereby making the boiler far less efficient. Pictured below right, the boiler is ready to deliver full efficiency. Tune-ups take about 45 minutes. Find pricing here.
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Pros of Forced Air, In-floor, and Radiant Tube heat. Including Garage Heating.
Kicking it old school in-floor heat back in 2005.
In-floor (with a boiler) typically costs 4 times the price of forced air
-superior heat transfer increases efficiency in spaces that are always -heated
-no drafts
-warm, dry floors
-silent
-boiler can double as a domestic water heater
Forced air
-ability to keep temperature low, thereby saving energy, and quickly warm the space as needed
-more precise temperature control, even on mild days
-less cost to install
-less cost to maintain
-(garages only) 80% units are non-condensing, removing the need to maintain temperatures above freezing
Radiant tube (garages only)
-ability to keep temperature low, thereby saving energy, and quickly warm the space as needed
-precise temperature control, even on mild days
-less cost to install
-less cost to maintain
-80% units are non-condensing, removing the need to maintain temperatures above freezing
superior heat transfer increases efficiency by not heating the air (air is prone to higher rates of energy leakage via infiltration)
-no drafts
-warm, dry floors
Radiant tube heaters are often the best option to heat a garage.
