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JL923
in Heating 11 years and 10 months ago
Heating question (adding radiator)
I own a 2 story mixed use property (1 family and store) and the 134k btu oil boiler is supplying heat for the residential apartment…
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suzy
in Heating 11 years and 10 months ago
problem with boiler
Our steam heat boiler keeps shutting off, and we’re trying to figure out who we should call– this is our first winter as homeowners. It’s…
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JL923
in Heating 11 years and 10 months ago
Heating question (adding radiator)
I own a 2 story mixed use property (1 family and store) and the 134k btu oil boiler is supplying heat for the residential apartment…
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paspar2
in Heating 11 years and 10 months ago
heating an unfinished/unheated basement
I live in a 100+ year old foursquare. Its pretty well insulated (Walls, attic) and have new windows etc. The 2nd floor is typically warm…
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paspar2
in Heating 11 years and 10 months ago
heating an unfinished/unheated basement
I live in a 100+ year old foursquare. Its pretty well insulated (Walls, attic) and have new windows etc. The 2nd floor is typically warm…
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dasensation
in Heating 11 years and 10 months ago
Occasional Loud Bang from somewhere
Hello. I have a combo air conditioner and heating in one system. It is a very narrow and tall furnace if it matters. Long time…
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dasensation
in Heating 11 years and 10 months ago
Occasional Loud Bang from somewhere
Hello. I have a combo air conditioner and heating in one system. It is a very narrow and tall furnace if it matters. Long time…
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marshling
in Heating 11 years and 11 months ago
Green Mountain boilers?
Our plumber is recommending a “green mountain” boiler, has anyone had experience with this brand or know if they are reliable/good quality? Thank you.
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marshling
in Heating 11 years and 11 months ago
Green Mountain boilers?
Our plumber is recommending a “green mountain” boiler, has anyone had experience with this brand or know if they are reliable/good quality? Thank you.
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jus10
in Heating 11 years and 11 months ago
Radiator Not Heating After Insulating Pipes
I recently insulated the pipes to my steam boiler to become more energy efficient and since then, the radiator in one of our rooms has…
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jus10
in Heating 11 years and 11 months ago
Radiator Not Heating After Insulating Pipes
I recently insulated the pipes to my steam boiler to become more energy efficient and since then, the radiator in one of our rooms has…
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guikazoid
in Heating 12 years ago
How to properly bleed baseboard water heater
Our house is 3 floors and the baseboard heater on the 2nd and 3rd floor on the backside of the house are not heating up.…
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makainyc
in Heating 12 years ago
Thermostat/Heating Solution
Hi, We have a gas boiler & steam radiator heat – Three rental units in building. We would like to have a thermostat system that…
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makainyc
in Heating 12 years ago
Thermostat/Heating Solution
Hi, We have a gas boiler & steam radiator heat – Three rental units in building. We would like to have a thermostat system that…
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stickerhappy
in Heating 12 years ago
Chemical clean and flush steam heating system- useful?
My plumber/heating guy who I really trust suggested I do a chemical clean and flush of the system to help the boiler controls stay clean…
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stickerhappy
in Heating 12 years ago
Chemical clean and flush steam heating system- useful?
My plumber/heating guy who I really trust suggested I do a chemical clean and flush of the system to help the boiler controls stay clean…
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petp
in Heating 12 years and 1 month ago
Need recommendations for thermostat for apartment bulding
3 story, 6 family apartment building, oil heat. Presently has an old Honeywell thermostat (old-school style with the mercury switches) located in the basement. (I…
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slope2009
in Heating 12 years and 1 month ago
Converting from Oil to Gas Boiler (with rebate?)
Hi, Has anyone converted their boiler from oil to gas recently and can recommend a good plumber? We’re also looking into the National Grid rebate…
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