Written on: September 23, 2024
A heating oil boiler is not only an efficient way to heat your home, it’s a comfortable way to do it also. Many homeowners prefer hot water heating to warm air systems like furnaces because the heat that boilers create does not dry out the air.
Plus, the heat generated by your boiler, also known as a hydronic heating system, can also be used to heat water in your home. This creates an efficient two-in-one space and water heating solution. Heated water is stored in a separate tank that’s connected to the boiler for later use.
Steam boilers can still be found in older homes in Fairfield County, CT and Westchester County, NY. If you have this type of system, your boiler stays true to its name because it needs to boil water to make steam before your heat can be distributed through your home.
In comparison, newer boilers do not need to boil the water to make steam. Instead, they use hot water to distribute heat through a home’s piping. The heat is distributed through your home by either radiators or baseboards.
Because a boiler is a closed-loop system, water does not need to be constantly brought in or replaced, making it more efficient.
Some of the key components of a heating oil boiler include:
While the average boiler will last about 20-25 years—as long as a proper maintenance schedule has been followed–there are many home boilers out there that are even older than that. And while they may still be keeping homes warm enough, their efficiency rate is much lower than a new hot water boiler, which means you are using more fuel to generate heat.
Besides age, other signs that your boiler may be wearing out include signs of corrosion, frequent breakdowns, and expensive repairs.
Westmore Fuel has heating system options for every home and budget. We often install the System 2000 boiler from Energy Kinetics, the most efficient and versatile integrated heat and hot water system. Some of our customers have enjoyed annual savings of up to 40% after they upgraded to the System 2000. Plus, their homes stay warm and toasty no matter how low the outdoor temperatures fall.
Westmore partners with the National Energy Improvement Fund (NEIF) to provide financing so our customers can take full advantage of the equipment upgrades we offer.
NEIF provides loan lengths of three, five or 10 years on its EnergyPlus financing for qualifying purchases with NEIF-approved contractors like Westmore Fuel. NEIF does not run credit reports, so your credit will not be affected in any way. Read more about financing through NEIF.
From Greenwich, Darien, Stamford and Port Chester to Mount Kisco, New Rochelle, White Plains and surrounding communities, Westmore Fuel has been taking care of our heating oil customers in New York and Connecticut since 1938.
Contact us today to become a Westmore Fuel customer and get all that you want and need for your home comfort.
