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Need help with our steam heating system

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Hello! I am new here. I live in a self managed 4 story co-op, with a steam heating system (boiler, risers and radiators in 8 unit building). Petri has been here a number of times to address some radiator leaking, hissing and banging. They did an okay job (it's not easy!) on portions of the work, but are at the point where they say the leaking won't stop unless we re-pipe or replace the boiler (7 years old). One owner in the building strongly disagrees and says he has someone who can look at our system, which is fine, but we generally need a few more professional eyes on the system and its issues. Can anyone recommend a couple of really good, fair, honest, professional, smart/knowledgeable Steam specialists to assess our system and provide recommendations for repair and maintenance. We would like to develop a relationship with a company who can continue to support our heating system long term. We do not want someone who will further mess up our delicate system and/or try to sell us something we don't need. Thank you so much!

Corktown

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  • Jamie Hall
    Jamie Hall Posts: 27,815

    Minor problem. Where are you? We probably do know people — but it would help to know what area your are in!

    Br. Jamie, osb
    Building superintendent/caretaker, 7200 sq. ft. historic house museum with dependencies in New England
  • Rachelhr
    Rachelhr Posts: 3

    Forgot to say — the building is in north Brooklyn. thanks!

  • Intplm.
    Intplm. Posts: 3,151

    There are a few steam specialists in your area listed in the "Find a Contractor" section on this sight. Give it a click. I think you will find them quite helpful.

  • Jamie Hall
    Jamie Hall Posts: 27,815

    @JohnNY . Just click on the name to send him a PM. I think @Mad Dog_2 will do that sort of thing, too. Both good men.

    Br. Jamie, osb
    Building superintendent/caretaker, 7200 sq. ft. historic house museum with dependencies in New England
  • JohnNY
    JohnNY Posts: 3,413
    Contact John "JohnNY" Cataneo, NYC Master Plumber, Lic 1784
    Consulting & Troubleshooting
    Heating in NYC or NJ.
    Classes
  • Mad Dog_2
    Mad Dog_2 Posts: 8,740

    Thank you Jamie! Mad Dog

  • mattmia2
    mattmia2 Posts: 18,097

    besides maddog and johnny, @EzzyT and @clammy and several others, look at the find a contractor link up top, nyc is one place where there are a lot of contractors that know steam

  • Rachelhr
    Rachelhr Posts: 3

    A MUCH belated thank you for the recommendations! This issue really fell by the wayside, but as heating season approaches, we have to pick this back up. I will pass the recommendations along, assuming they still stand almost a year later ;). Thanks again, Rachel