A hot water boiler heats water and circulates it through radiators or baseboard. It's quiet, even heat, and a well-maintained boiler can run for decades.
Common boiler problems
- No heat or only some rooms heating
- Banging, gurgling or kettling noises
- Pressure gauge too low or climbing
- Water leaking from the relief valve
- Boiler short-cycling
- Pilot or burner won't stay lit
What we service
Burners & controls
Ignition, gas valves, aquastats and safety controls.
Circulation
Circulator pumps, zone valves and bleeding air from the system.
Pressure & expansion
Pressure reducing valves, relief valves and expansion tanks.
Radiators & baseboard
Leaks, air locks and balancing.
Adding AC to a boiler home
Boiler homes usually have no ductwork. Ductless mini-splits add efficient cooling, and backup heat, without tearing into plaster walls.
$75 diagnostic, waived with the repair. For home service calls, the diagnostic visit is $75. Approve the flat-rate repair price and the $75 is waived. Nothing starts until you say yes.
Boiler maintenance
A yearly visit includes checking the burner and ignition, testing the relief valve and low-water safety, checking system pressure and the expansion tank, bleeding air from radiators, and a combustion check. Boilers that get this care often run for decades.
Common questions
Do you still work on boilers?
Yes. We service hot water boilers, which are common in older Norfolk, Portsmouth and Hampton neighborhoods.
Why is my boiler making banging noises?
Air in the system, low water pressure, or scale buildup inside the boiler are common causes. We diagnose which.
How often should a boiler be serviced?
Once a year, before heating season, with a combustion and safety check.
Call (757) 495-7782 or send a request. You approve the price before we start.