Boilers

Boiler service.

What is a Boiler?

Most people immediately think of furnaces when opting to heat their homes. However, boilers provide a highly effective heat option, have a long life, can reach high heating efficiencies, and some types require little or no pumping energy. Boilers are an important part of a central heating system. They’re a continuous closed loop of pipes carrying heated water (or steam) throughout your home. As the water runs through the pipes, running through radiators, the hot water cools on its path as it gives off its heat, heating your rooms, then returns back to the boiler to be reheated again. The boiler keeps firing, to continuously reheat the returned cool water, and then sends it on its way again throughout your home.

How Does a Boiler Work?

The boiler is controlled/turned on with an electric switch, which when turned on, opens a valve where the gas enters a combustion chamber. There is a continuous stream of natural gas via a pipe attached to the home’s gas main, usually from the street, that feeds a fire inside this chamber. Its electric ignition system is what lights these small jets of gas. The gas jets fire onto a heat exchanger connected to the water pipe carrying the cold water. The heat exchanger takes the gas-generated heat and heats the water, typically to around 140ºF (60ºC). The now-hot water is pushed throughout the home. An electric pump inside or very near the boiler keeps the water flowing through the loop of pipes and radiators.

Is a Boiler Right for My Home?

Typically, boilers are categorized into different types based on their fuel type, working pressure and temperature, size and capacity, draft method, and whether or not they condense the water vapor in the combustion gases. Sometimes boilers are described by some by their key components, such as heat exchanger materials or tube design.

The two main types of boilers are Firetube and Watertube boilers. In the former, the Firetube boiler, combustion hot gases flow through a system of tubes surrounded by water. In the latter, the Watertube boiler, water flows in the inside of the tubes, and the combustion hot gases flow around the outside of the tubes.

Contact Controlling Systems to speak with our knowledgeable staff on the best type of boiler for your home in Littleton, CO.

Boiler Maintenance

As mentioned above, boilers have some wonderful advantages (long life, highly effective, high heat efficiency), but they do need to be maintained on a regular basis to keep these advantages. If neglected, boilers’ repairs can be costly and fuel bills can add up quickly. If you currently have a boiler and it's been awhile since you’ve had maintenance performed on it, or if you’re thinking of installing a boiler, call Controlling Systems. Our staff would be happy to help you and answer any questions you may have.

Boiler Replacement in Denver, CO 80206

“An HVAC company that does what they promise, in reasonable time, for market-reasonable cost? With pleasant humans throughout the process?? Unheard of. Until I hired Controlling Systems to replace my 14-year buggy radiant home heating and on-demand hot water system. Seven of the contractors who looked at my mess earned a spot on the spreadsheet comparing contenders. Some said stupid salesy-desperate things like, “ours is the only high-efficiency unit on the market,” and, “only ours is the top model.” Ich. Bailey’s deep knowledge and clear, straightforward communication earned my trust, and then he followed through! Over the years I’ve paid a LOT of HVAC guys to not fix the prior system, or clearly recommend actual replacement options, featuring the outcomes I could expect, especially concerning heating the cold spots in the house. What a breath of fresh (warm!) air: with Gus’ smiling assistance, Bailey expertly installed a new unit, which runs economically, quietly, and I can trust, reliably for many years to come. 10 stars!”
- Jen S.

Professional, on time, great communication.

Great Job! I have a hot water/boiler heat system that gave us a mind bending problem! Not always easy to fix residential repair people that know what they are doing. Shout out to Gus and Arius for all that they did to problem solve and fix the issue. Professional, on time, great communication. I would recommend! I know I will call them in he future!

Jill L.

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