Plenty of homeowners in the Oak Park area rely on boilers to keep themselves comfortable through our bitter winters. Unfortunately—and often at the worst possible time—these water-based systems can fail. And, when that happens, you and your family are left to fend off the cold. When help does arrive, you could find out your old boiler is past its prime and in desperate need of an upgrade or a replacement.
Making decisions about such a large expense can be frightening. Fortunately, you have Energy Matters's boiler experts around to recommend the proper system and ease the pain of the boiler installation process.
Your furnace in Oak Park or River Forest just gave up the ghost. Now, you have to decide what to replace it with. When compared to centralized heating equipment—such as gas, oil, or electric-powered furnaces—boilers offer a number of advantages. These include:
While this is all well and good, be aware that the costs of converting from centralized heat to a boiler can be quite steep.
As alluded to above, boilers are one of the longest-lasting HVAC systems in the Oak Park area. They deliver comfortable, efficient heating for decades after installation. But, like all mechanical objects, they eventually break down and need replacement. Here at Energy Matters we work and install many popular boiler brands. While at your home—likely for a repair—our boiler expert will take steps to determine if a new boiler is necessary. But there are signs it’s time to start saving for boiler replacement, the most obvious being: