Our “new” 100+ yr-old brownstone has an American Standard boiler installed in 1953 (I have the original manual with the penciled-in date). The water heating component of the boiler doesn’t seem to ...

About nine years ago, April and Greg Bodette of Glover decided to get an outdoor wood boiler. They’d previously used a wood stove to heat their house, but the smoke and dust was a major drawback: They ...

It’s a call from a customer that we’ve all received: “My boiler’s old, cranky, and leaking. I think we need to replace it with a new one.” From a customer’s perspective, it makes sense. Many of the ...

Question: I have an ancient boiler and heating system in my two-family brownstone. What can I do when I upgrade to create the most energy-efficient system? Good question given the time of year. First, ...

A new fundraising effort to preserve Sloss Furnaces will start in "the heart of the plant." Sloss curator Karen Utz said she is preparing a grant application to restore the plants' steam boilers, some ...

One of the things you, as a homeowner, need to know about having an old furnace is how to tell when you need to get it fixed vs. replaced, which you can often determine based on its age. Your system's ...

Above, the 1914 Bartholomay-Berreth residence. Michael Bartholomay-Berreth, owner of the 2,700-square-foot, two-story Craftsman residence built in 1914 in Fargo, N.D., had been having issues with the ...

Like any appliance in your home, your boiler has a lifespan, usually about 10-15 years. Your old boiler may be failing if it shows signs of unusual noises, frequent breakdowns, and declining ...