If your boiler is old, worn out, inefficient or improperly sized, the simplest solution is to replace it with a modern high-efficiency model. Old coal burners that were switched over to oil or gas are prime candidates for replacement. Newer systems may be more efficient but are still likely to be oversized and can often be modified to lower their operating capacity.
By replacing your old boiler with a new one you receive two major benefits improved features and reduced electricity bill.
Living in Chicago, IL and surrounding areas, a boiler is a smart choice. Hydronic heating provides numerous benefits, including clean, gentle, and reliable comfort, no matter what the weather brings. Wonderfully versatile, boilers link to radiators, radiant floor heating, baseboard heaters, towel warmers, snowmelt systems, and can even fulfill your water heating requirements. Quiet, energy-efficient, and offering nearly unmatched longevity, modern boilers accommodate any size or style of home and offer easy setup of zone control.
Boiler Pros & Cons
While boilers are a reliable, long-lasting option to heat your business, it’s important to consider all aspects of boiler heating before making such an important investment. PHD Heating & Cooling can help you weigh the advantages and disadvantages of boilers according to your specific needs, but here are some general pros and cons:
- Pro: Improved air quality – Since boilers do not work by forcing air through ductwork, they do not circulate allergens, chemicals, and dust throughout your building.
- Pro: More even heating – Hot air rises, which means that forced air heating systems often heat buildings unevenly. Boilers keep surfaces warm instead of the air, leading to more even heating in your facility.
- Pro: Longer life span – Boilers require fewer mechanical repairs and often outlast furnaces by many years.
- Con: Higher installation & maintenance costs – The upfront cost of installing a boiler is often higher than that of a furnace. And although they present fewer mechanical issues, a boiler repair is, on average, more expensive than a repair on a furnace.
- Con: Water leaks – Although infrequent, it is possible for your boiler to leak. In a large building a leak could go unnoticed for a while, potentially causing property damage. PHD Heating & Cooling offers maintenance contracts to ensure that your boiler stays in good shape, making leaks far less likely.
- Con: Heating only – Boilers are very good at providing heat, but that is all they do. You’ll still need ductwork for your cooling needs.
During Chicagoland harsh winters, you or your business needs reliable heating that cuts costs without sacrificing comfort for your customers and employees.
PHD Heating & Cooling will work with you to help you decide which boiler is the right solution for your building’s unique needs. If you’re in need of a boiler replacement, we’ll assess your building and existing system to determine the best equipment and design for your situation.