Replacing a new heating appliance?

When replacing a new heating or cooling appliance it is very important to properly size the appliance. When the new unit is oversized it will short cycle and increase the maintenance of the product, increase the fuel bills and increase repair costs over the life of the appliance.

The new unit should almost always be smaller than the existing unit. Most contractors size hydronic system (hot water heat) by measuring the existing radiation. This is not the proper way to size the new applaince.

Proper Heating/Cooling Appliance Sizing Information 

Pricing for Heat Loss/Gain Calculations

  We do customer supplied information heat loss and heat gain calculations for all of North America utilizing our forms which you can download from our sight.

 If you live in our service area not only can we come to your home and do the heat loss/heat gain but we can also install your properly sized heating or  cooling equipment.  Look at our service area.

Heating Contractor or DIY'er

We offer a very indepth technical area which we call the Tech Menu. This is broken down by system type, controls, domestic hot water and heat loss info and frequently asked questions. 

Visit Tech Menu

Ask your questions on our Forum 

Tips on Buying new heating & cooling equipment 

Here are some tips to ask and/or look for when choosing and having your new properly sized heating and cooling equipment installed.

FAQ's

FAQ on Heat Loss

FAQ on Steam Boilers

FAQ on Hot Water Boilers 

Glossary of Terms