Boiler replacement

rowdyrabbito

Hi all,
I'm new here, new to steam heat systems as well, so be gentle please.

I bought a house in Westchester NY a couple of years ago, it's around 2000 sqft. It looks like it's time to replace the boiler - it's old, extremely noisy, and the sight glass is broken. I also want to do a little bit of work in the utility closet to turn the boiler around 180 degrees and move the door to the utility closet as well.

The current boiler is a Weil Mclain, with an oil to gas conversion done on it.

I'm looking for recommendations for who to get an estimate from. I was thinking of contacting some of the bigger heating/plumbing companies like Bruni & Campisi, but is this a mistake?

Photos here:

JUGHNE

More response if you post pictures.

Burner..nameplate——-boiler..nameplate with pictures of piping floor to ceiling.

Radiators, showing both ends of the typical design.

If not done right you could end up with a new boiler, extremely noisy, and a new $25 sight glass.

rowdyrabbito

ok, added some photos!

STEAM DOCTOR

Old and noisy, does not necessarily mean that you need to replace the boiler. And the glass is an easy repair. On the other hand, if moving the boiler is a priority, then go for it. All power burners are somewhat noisy. Atmospheric boilers, which is what you would use for The replacement, is almost whisper quiet. One of the benefits of replacing the boiler now, so that you get to do it on your own terms. Not when it's an emergency and desperate. Be very very careful of whom you hire. This is a big investment. Unfortunately, it is much easier to pipe a steam boiler incorrectly, then correctly. And incorrectly pipe boiler, can affect efficiency, comfort, and quality of life. Nothing like Hammer noises inside your radiators at 3:00 in the morning. Big company does not necessarily mean better installation. Do your due diligence and choose wisely. And of course pictures will be helpful and giving the wall a better idea of what's going on. There are variations within Steam heating systems. And most importantly, welcome aboard. You are very fortunate to have found heating help before the installation as opposed to afterwards.

STEAM DOCTOR

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Mad Dog_2

Hi Rowdy. I'm licensed in Westchester. Mad Dog

Steamhead

@rowdyrabbito , that's a pretty good boiler, and the Carlin is my choice when converting these to gas. As long as you keep water intake to a bare minimum, it will last a long time.

@STEAM DOCTOR and @Mad Dog_2 are two of the best.