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Atlantic Water Heater Pros
4.8(
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Serving Westbrook, CT and surrounding areas

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In business since 1998

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Williams & Associates installed a Buderus oil-fired boiler and stainless-steel chimney liner. Bruce's design was a significant upgrade over my 35-year-old boiler system. He clearly explained the process and installation, and he was receptive to my questions. Bruce is knowledgeable, straightforward, and responsive. The price was very fair, considering the quality of the work and other estimates I had gotten. I would not hesitate to recommend Williams & Associates."
Large Mechanical Room
Response time1 day
Recommended by92%of homeowners
Avatar for Cawiamca Heating, Cooling, and Electrical
Cawiamca Heating, Cooling, and Electrical
5.0(
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Serving Westbrook, CT and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They were quick to answer our inquiry and quick to schedule an appointment, quick to provide a proposal and after being hired they were quick to start and finish the installation. Very professional, easy to work with and a very high quality installation."
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Response time8 hrs
48 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Cawiamca, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Westbrook, CT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"E-mailed for a quote inquiry for boiler install. Received a call and a visit same day. Ron fit us in for a combi boiler install within a week as we lost hot water. Roy and Austin were true professionals. Very knowledgeable, thorough and neat. A solid company that genuinely cares for its customers. Ron and crew... thank you for everything. You're all top notch guys. We're looking forward to our new mini split ."
Steam Boiler
New Boiler Install
New Home Saybrook
Custom built in in progress
Addition in progress

+2

Response time4 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Onofreo Home Comfort Systems, LLC
4.9(
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Serving Westbrook, CT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Very professional and diligent with the installation of our new heating and hot water system. We could not be happier with how we were treated by all we came in contact with at Onofreo."
Gas Furance
Ductless Heat Pump Installation
New Navien System
Old Oil Furance
Ductless Heat Pump Installation

+27

Response time1 day
Response rate86%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Omni Mechanical Services, LLC
4.5(
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Serving Westbrook, CT and surrounding areas

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In business since 1995

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Technician arrived on time for appointment. Greg was wonderful!!!! Explained his process and patiently answered all my questions. Excited to have local business to maintain our boiler services."
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+22

Response time6 hrs
36 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Parker Mechanical Heating and Cooling
4.7(
15
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Serving Westbrook, CT and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent response time to no heat on an extremely cold day. Eventually replaced boiler & heating system; knowledge and craftsmanship best I've hired. Great value for the work and level of service provided. Highly recommend this company."
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+30

Response time3 days
18 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by71%of homeowners
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Cariati Mechanical, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Westbrook, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They did an exceptional job installing the heat pump and I've been more than satisfied with the service. They are friendly, professional and efficient. I'd recommend them to anyone."
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Response time3 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Install Boiler questions, answered by experts

No, boilers and water heaters are not interchangeable because they serve different primary functions. Boilers are used for central heating systems, providing hot water or steam to heat your home. In contrast, a water heater's purpose is to supply hot water for daily household use, such as for faucets and showers. A water heater alone cannot supply the warm water or steam needed for a central heating system.

While they are not interchangeable, it is common to have both a boiler and a water heater. In fact, a conventional boiler often works best when a water heater system is already in place. The two systems can be combined to provide both heating and hot water, either by pairing a boiler with an indirect water heater or by installing a premade combination boiler-water heater unit. For home heating, some homeowners may also opt for a furnace instead of a boiler.

If you’re looking for a way to heat your home that is lower in cost and higher in efficiency, you should run the numbers to see what it would look like to switch to gas or electric heat. The best choice for how to heat your home depends on your location, budget, and energy priorities.

If you have a closed-system boiler that requires an expansion tank, you cannot safely operate it without one, as this risks extensive damage or even explosions. You must find a way to make room for the installation. Options include repositioning the boiler, rerouting the boiler piping to a more open area, or performing minor remodeling to create the necessary space. If you are unsure whether your boiler needs an expansion tank or how to best accommodate one, it's recommended to have a local heating service professional assess the situation. They can confirm the requirement and suggest the most practical solution.

Unless they are connected to the same system, boilers and water heaters will both need their own expansion tanks. The only case they wouldn’t have separate expansion tanks is if the boiler is pulling double duty and managing a heating system while also supplying hot water for a home. In which case, you may not need a hot water heater.

Installing a boiler requires training, a specific skill set, and extensive experience. Boiler installation can be extremely dangerous, as it involves working with water lines, gas lines, and electricity. For this reason, it’s strongly recommended that you hire a professional to install your boiler. Some states even consider it illegal to work on a boiler without the proper licensing.

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