Boiler replacement
We had maintenance performed on our existing boiler (dated 1994) by Vigilante. They recommended replacing it and, after measuring our radiators, quoted us $7,000-$12,000 (depending on the plan) for a new Birnham IN-6 (150-250 BTU). We’d like to get other estimates. What companies/individuals would you recommend? Thanks!
We had maintenance performed on our existing boiler (dated 1994) by Vigilante. They recommended replacing it and, after measuring our radiators, quoted us $7,000-$12,000 (depending on the plan) for a new Birnham IN-6 (150-250 BTU). We’d like to get other estimates. What companies/individuals would you recommend? Thanks!
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!
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.
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.
Vigilante are well know for their excessively high prices and sometimes intimidating manner with customers.
Viglante rip off. find someone else.
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.
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?
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.
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?)