Boiler replacement

seems high, try B&D Plumbing 718 857 1700. I've gotten work done by Vigilante before. They do good work, but are expensive. B&D put in a smaller Burnham boiler for me last winter for under $3K.

Posted by: guest at September 20, 2007 2:12 PM

this might be a good opp to think about switching to gas- and key span will likely give you a boiler- about 4-5 grand to do the work.

I say this having switched two years ago- lower bills- no oil stink- supposedly cleaner and more stable.

Posted by: guest at September 20, 2007 3:24 PM

What do you mean by $7,000-$12,000. Where does the extra $5,000 go?

Posted by: guest at September 20, 2007 3:46 PM

you could try SJ Fuel- they have been servicing my boiler. they have been really reliable 718-855-6060. I am in a 6 unit co-op

Posted by: guest at September 20, 2007 4:30 PM

NY Heating is a great company, I have them check adn start up my boiler every year. Professional service. 718 782 3894

Posted by: guest at September 20, 2007 4:53 PM

you might look into a condensing boiler, a fairly new technology that is 93 percent or more efficient as compared to about 80 percent. the savings are exponential, meaning that you'll save perhaps 25 percent or more in fuel costs. and your emissions will be very low, so that you'll be benefiting the environment. they cost approximately 20 percent more to install. more or less, depending on setup. i'm thinking of having one put in by alladin plumbing.

Posted by: guest at September 20, 2007 5:04 PM

you might look into a condensing boiler, a fairly new technology that is 93 percent or more efficient as compared to about 80 percent. the savings are exponential, meaning that you'll save perhaps 25 percent or more in fuel costs. and your emissions will be very low, so that you'll be benefiting the environment. they cost approximately 20 percent more to install. more or less, depending on setup. i'm thinking of having one put in by alladin plumbing.

Posted by: guest at September 20, 2007 5:04 PM

Yeah, but I'm interested in the answer to why anybody is replacing a 13-year-old boiler. I mean, my gas boiler was in the house when I bought it 25 years ago. and it looks like it will go purring along for years and years. (Another house I had had a boiler replaced, but it was defective and still under warranty. Is something like that true here?)

Posted by: guest at September 20, 2007 5:30 PM

Vigilante is very expensive. If you have an oil burner the company that provides the fuel will, in most cases, also be able to install a unit for you. Or call KeySpan and get a gas unit, they even finance.

Posted by: guest at September 20, 2007 5:49 PM

question about condensing boilders: has anyone had any expensive problems with these? like having to replace the computer chip-board? if something like this happened to you did you still feel like it was worth it to go with a condensing boilder?

Posted by: guest at September 20, 2007 9:44 PM

When we bought our house the boiler was ancient. We had Keyspan install a new gas boiler, I think the cost was about 6K and the service warrenty is $200 something/yr. That was approx 4 yrs ago. I would definitely go with gas and I agree with previous posts, your boiler should not have to be replaced yet. Something is fishy.

Posted by: guest at September 20, 2007 10:08 PM

Viglante rip off. find someone else.

Posted by: guest at September 20, 2007 11:31 PM

Vigilante are well know for their excessively high prices and sometimes intimidating manner with customers.

Posted by: guest at September 21, 2007 12:25 PM

When my oil burner gave up some ten years ago I got a Burnham IN-10 (259k Btu) from Komfort for $4,500. They were in and out in one day. Took away the old unit and the tank. I've never had a problem other than the thermocouple which I can swap out myself.
While you're at it, why not price an Alliance Indirect Water Heater that can attach to the Burnham.

Posted by: guest at September 21, 2007 4:41 PM

I love Vigilante. Known them for 15+ years. If they charge more than some other others, the payoff is they are fast, efficient, reliable. If there is a problem with work they have done, they are attentive until it is fixed. But: Beware of their recommendations. They are quick to suggest unnecessary preventive maintenance & replacement. About 10 years ago they told me I should replace the return pipes to the furnace before they rusted out. Two years ago they told me the water heater was on its last legs. Last year it was some sort of rust removal treatment that would eliminate knocks. Well, the pipes never knocked, the water is still doing its job and those about-to-corrode return pipes are still sealed tight.

Posted by: guest at September 21, 2007 6:08 PM

Hey, I was wondering if anyone could tell me about converting from an oil to a gas heater? I'm looking into that right now but I've heard that the prices are astronomical. I'd appreciate the comment or maybe an email at mercyqt24@aol.com. Thanks!

Posted by: guest at September 28, 2007 12:25 PM