What is a Boiler?

If your gas boiler is leaking or not producing enough heat, call Metcalf Plumbing today. We can provide repair services to all brands of gas boilers.

Gas boilers run on natural gas which is much cheaper fuel than oil. Gas boilers require no storage tank and are fed straight from the utility company, meaning there is no risk of running out of fuel for your boiler during heavy periods of demand. It also means that you never have to pay for a company to come in and fill up your tank. Many boilers come with a heat condenser which lowers the temperature of the air escaping from your house. This means less heat escaping from your home and less energy wasted. They also produce almost 30% less carbon dioxide than oil boilers making them less harmful to the environment.

Metcalf Plumbing provides expert replacement and repair and season upkeep to all makes and models of boilers for our customers in Catonsville, MD and surrounding areas. With upfront pricing, honest estimates and top-quality options from leading manufacturers, we simplify the challenge of a perfectly comfortable home.

Oil-fired boilers are used as a heating system in many businesses and homes. Oil boilers work in the same basic way as gas boilers in that the boiler uses oil to create hot water. This water is then pumped around the house to radiators that create warmth and heat up the house. It also heats the hot water to the tapes in the kitchen and bathroom.

We recommend yearly maintenance to keep your heating equipment in good shape and to protect against breakdowns and unsafe conditions. Our technicians will fully inspect your equipment, test the boiler for any leaks, clean the heating equipment, detect & repair any small issues that can leas to larger issues down the road, and check overall operations of the heating equipment for proper operation

When it comes to steam boilers versus hot water boilers, the operating principles are more or less the same. Both steam and hot water boilers involve the heating of water and creation of steam through the burning of fuel. The heated water is transmitted through the boiler tubes, while the steam created is circulated through the boiler with the assistance of radiators. Steam boilers are typically more powerful and used in industrial applications. Hot water boilers are commonly limited to applications for heating.