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When it comes to servicing your boiler or heating system, there’s no time like the present! Here in the greater Waltham, Newton, Belmont, and Watertown areas, the nights are getting cooler and fall is definitely in the air. Before long, you’ll be switching on the heat. Now’s the time to schedule a service visit for your boiler or heating system, so it will be ready to keep you warm and comfortable all winter long.

Why do it sooner rather than later? Scheduling your service now means we can get familiar with your boiler or heating system and make sure it’s fully operational and running at its best before you actually need to use it. And because we’ll be there during regular business hours, we can identify and repair any possible problems promptly—saving you from expensive emergency or “no heat” calls in the middle of a freezing winter’s night.

Depending on your specific boiler or heating system, your service visit might include pump inspection or filter replacement. If you have a gas system, we’ll check your gas pressure. No matter which kind of boiler or heating system you have—baseboard, radiator, registers that blow out air—we’ll clean, check, and tune it. And while we’re on the subject of service visits, remember to show your high-efficiency water heater a little love this fall, as well. If you own one of these high-end systems, the manufacturer usually requires a yearly maintenance flush-out and tune-up service.

So don’t wait for winter: schedule that service visit while the days are still long and keep your boiler or heating system running like new!

Whether you live in Watertown, Newton, Belmont, or Waltham (or any towns nearby), you may know neighbors who’ve had high-efficiency tankless water heaters installed in their homes. Is tankless the right choice for you? Here’s a quick look at the differences between tankless and tank-style water heaters.

As their name implies, tankless water heaters don’t have a tank—so you’ll never run out of hot water. This reason alone is why some people choose a tankless water heater for their homes. If you’re looking for a “greener” and more efficient hot-water solution, a tankless water heater could also be a good choice. That’s because it shuts down and goes into idle mode when you’re away on vacation. If your tankless water heater is natural gas, that idle mode means you’ll be using less gas over time. Compare that to a tank-style water heater, which is always “on” and working constantly to keep your water hot.

Tankless water heaters are definitely more expensive to purchase than traditional, tank-style water heaters. But if you’re willing to make that investment, you can get rebates of up to $1,000 for purchasing a tankless water heater. You’ll also need to factor in the cost of annual maintenance—tankless water heaters require regular servicing in order to operate at maximum efficiency.

In contrast, tank-style water heaters are a low-to-no-maintenance solution once they’re installed. They’re also less expensive to purchase than tankless water heaters, and you won’t have to pay for annual service visits. Just keep in mind that with tank-style water heaters, there’s the risk of running out of hot water and having to wait for more. They also have a lifespan of 6-10 years, so you’ll want to take that into consideration as well. Contact us for more information about these two water heater options. We can help you make the choice that works best for you and your situation.