Boiler Repair in Islip, NY 11702

Buying the Right Boiler For My Home in Islip NY

What is arguably the most convenient creature comfort we as human beings have the luxury of enjoying (aside from the loo) is an indoor heating system. At the heart of every radiated heating system is the boiler as it produces the hot water or steam and distributes it throughout your home. Selecting the right boiler will allow you comfort and ideally smaller energy bills for years to come. There are many factors to consider in this process and we will walk you through each part. Ultimately we are here to help you with your decision.

Types of Boilers

When choosing what type of boiler to go with first you must decide if it will be a hot water or steam application. The first indicator to take note of would be your radiators. A steam system would be used for cast iron, baseboard or panel radiators who all have a similar vent that allows for air to escape and steam to enter when the system first starts up. Systems that have a single connection hooked up to them most likely are steam where if there are two connections it could be steam or hot water. A telltale sign for a hot water system though is if there is radiant heating installed in the house. Aside from the radiators you can check the boiler itself. If the boiler has a small glass tube mounted to the side of it then it is likely a steam boiler. Hot water boilers would not have this same tube but instead have other accessories installed near or in the attic such as a tank or a pump. If you are still unsure KS Mechanical Services can assist you in determining which type is needed.

Fuel Types

Once you have determined whether you need a hot water or steam system, it is time to understand your fuel option. You essentially have four fuel options. Natural gas, liquid propane, fuel oil or electric. Natural gas is very common and usually plumbed straight to your unit from a utility main. Propane is the next common fuel and is usually stored in a tank on your property either above or below ground and would need to have a delivery a few times a year to replenish. Fuel oil is used where gas is not available and is common in Suffolk County and Islip NY. The storage tank is also located on your property and needs to be refilled throughout the year. Finally there are electric boilers which are typically available where the other fuel types are not readily available or are too expensive.

Considering Your Venting Options

When choosing the right ventin goption for your home you must consider a few things. What type your existing boiler is, your home’s construction and the efficiency you are looking for. The three main options for venting are chimneys, power venting and direct venting. This is where a thorough investigation of your existing venting situation is necessary by one of our engineers at KS Mechanical Services to be certain of the safety and function of these vents. Our engineers can also go over the efficiency ratings, modulating and staging with you as well.

Size Does Matter

If you are looking for consistent and efficient comfort then you must consider the size of your unit. If you felt like your comfort level was sufficient with the size of your last boiler, then it may be in your best interest to keep that same size moving forward. There are pretty complicated calculating involved when sizing a heating unit for your home, so for the most accurate assessment and conclusion on what size is best for your space then having our specialists at KS Mechanical Services in Islip Suffolk County NY handle that for you.

Once Your Decision is Made, Consistency is Key

Now that you have selected the best boiler for you and your home it is time to stay on top of it. If you have a unit that requires a delivery then you are most likely more aware of it and it’s function all year round. So staying ahead of any issues before the colder months set in is probably more likely to happen. But because you can essentially go on autopilot with your unit when it is being fed it’s fuel directly, it may be very easy to ignore the annual upkeep that should be happening. To ensure you have a properly functioning boiler, you should have it serviced once a year. KS Mechanical Services in Islip can service your boiler for you so you can have full confidence in knowing that your boiler will be ready for the colder weather in the Fall and Winter. We pride ourselves in providing thorough and honest service and never insist on anything that isn’t absolutely necessary. Preventative maintenance is key to a healthy system and can prolong the life of your new boiler.

Repair or Replace

KS Mechanical Services takes pride in always doing what is in the best interest of our customers and never recommending anything that isn’t necessary. We have had a long and successful decade plus of service to homeowners and business owners all over Nassau and Suffolk and the greater Islip NY area because of our honesty and commitment to exceptional service. We appreciate your confidence in our professional opinion and vow to only suggest what is in the best interest of your pockets and your safety. We as a company work out of Islip and live all over Long Island ourselves and always want what is best for our neighbors and our friends.

If you are looking for quality boiler maintenance by a company with over ten years of experience, then look no further than boiler repair Islip Suffolk NY and the surrounding areas by KS Mechanical Services. We pride ourselves in supplying you with our expert technicians and our exceptional service department. Give us a call at 631-889-3617 today!

Some information about Islip, NY

Islip is one of ten towns in Suffolk County, New York. Located on the south shore of Long Island, the town population was 335,543 at the 2010 census, it is the fourth most populous City or Town in the state.

Matthias Nicoll relocated to New York from Islip, Northamptonshire, England, in 1664.His son, William Nicoll, became a royal patentee of the east end of what is now the Town of Islip, and his domain reached from East Islip to Bayport and included Sayville, West Sayville, Oakdale, Great River, Islip Terrace, Central Islip, Hauppauge, Holbrook, Bohemia, Brentwood, Holtsville and a portion of Ronkonkoma. All of this land was bought from Winne-quaheagh, Sachem (chief) of Connetquot in 1683. The yearly fee paid to Governor Thomas Dongan of New York was five bushels of quality winter wheat or 25 shillings. Other early land patentees were Andrew Gibb (Islip Hamlet), John Mowbray (Bay Shore, originally Awixa), Stephan Van Cortlandt (Sagtikos Manor), and Thomas Willets (West Islip).

By 1710, the colonial government passed an act to enable the precinct of Islip in the County of Suffolk to elect two assessors, a collector, a constable and a supervisor. The people had a voice. Growth, however, remained at a standstill until the Revolutionary War ended when, in the 17 years that followed, there was more progress than in the 50 years preceding. This activity was partly due to the impact of American shipping.

By 1825, it was necessary to install a Fire Island light across the Great South Bay and regular ferry service between Bay Shore and Fire Island began in 1862. In 1867[?] the Long Island Rail Road came to Islip and the first depot was built. People were discovering Islip and the tourist trade soon took hold.

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Here are some boiler-related links:

• https://www.nationalboard.org/
• https://www.nationalboard.org/PrintAllSynopsis.aspx?Jurisdiction=Select
• https://www.asme.org/certification-accreditation/boiler-and-pressure-vessel-certification
• https://www.labor.nc.gov/safety-and-health/boiler-and-pressure-vessel-safety
• https://www.dllr.state.md.us/labor/safety/boil.shtml

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