BTU – What is it & Why is it Important?
BTU (British Thermal Unit) is an important measurement when it comes to heating and cooling systems. BTU is a unit of energy, [...]
Breaking Down the Basics of the One-Pipe Steam System
A one-pipe steam system is a type of heating system commonly found in older homes and buildings. In a one-pipe steam system, steam [...]
How to Improve the Efficiency of Your Hydronic System
There are several ways to improve the efficiency of a hydronic heating system:1) Upgrade the boilerInstalling a newer, more efficient boiler can significantly [...]
How to Improve the Efficiency of Your Steam System
There are several ways to improve the efficiency of a steam heating system: 1) Upgrade the boiler A newer, more efficient boiler [...]
Seasonal Radiator Checklist: What To Do Before Winter Hits
As we begin to transition out of fall and step into the frigid winter air, now is the time to make sure [...]
Bleeding Your Radiators: How Often Should You Do It?
Radiators are an important part of any heating system, as they are responsible for distributing heat throughout your home. However, if your radiators [...]
Ensuring Long Life & Great Radiator Performance
Keep Your Radiators Uncluttered For a radiator to work efficiently, it needs to breathe. Quite often, and for a number of [...]
Adding a Humidifier To Your Radiator
One of the concerns we often hear from our clients is how to overcome a lack of humidity in their home. When heating [...]
Rusting Away
A cast iron radiator can look absolutely beautiful for decades.... If you strip the paint from a cast iron rad, that same rad [...]
