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Integrated Air Solutions
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Boiler or Radiator Heating System - Install or ReplaceElectric Boiler or Radiator Heating System - InstallGas Boiler or Radiator Heating System - Install+3 more

Serving Porter, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 2013

Emergency services offered

"It exceeded my expectations. The initial consultation really assured me that I was getting exactly what I needed and nothing more. The installers were very knowledgeable. I was also very impressed with how well they explained the preventative maintenance agreement on the unit. It gave me peace of mind, which is priceless in terms of the value of the job. Overall it was a great experience."
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Drake's HVAC
5.0(
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Gas Boiler or Radiator Heating System - Install

Serving Porter, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Douglas was so very informative as to how to fix my heating and duct work issues I had to hire him do the job. Douglas was very professional and courteous. He charged for the job as he should, he showed up on time to do the job as promised and showed me what he was doing all the while answering any questions I had. He’s a stand up guy. He’s full of info regarding heating systems. He knows what he’s doing. Hire him to do your job. You’ll be so happy with him himself and his work you’ll want to refer him to your own family."
Response time9 hrs
Response rate96%
Recommended by20%of homeowners
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Install Boiler questions, answered by experts

The main difference between an outdoor wood furnace versus an outdoor wood boiler is what each appliance is heating. An outdoor wood furnace burns wood to create heat, which warms the air and moves it through the ducts in your home. An outdoor wood boiler uses the heat from burning wood to warm water, which goes through pipes to radiators in the home.

Coolant and antifreeze are technically not the same thing. The difference between the two is the ratio of water to other chemicals. True antifreeze is mainly made up of either ethylene glycol or propylene glycol, while coolant comprises one part antifreeze and one part water. However, the terms coolant and antifreeze are often used interchangeably, even by pros.

Boilers are equipped with multiple safety features to ensure safe operation. These include pressure relief valves to prevent overpressure, temperature high-limit switches to avoid overheating, and flame failure safety devices in gas boilers to cut off the gas supply if the flame goes out unexpectedly. Low water cutoffs prevent operation with insufficient water levels, and pressure gauges help monitor pressure levels. Ventilation and flue systems prevent the buildup of harmful gasses. Boilers often feature error code systems for automatic shutdown during malfunctions and gas leak detection for safety. Regular maintenance is crucial to ensure these safety features function correctly.

If you want to have hot water in your home and part of your plumbing system, you'll need a hot water heater. An alternative may be to heat water as you use it, such as by boiling what you need on the stove. But that's much less efficient and takes considerably longer than hooking up a water heater. Another option is to rely on appliances, such as a dishwasher or washing machine, that heat the water themselves.

Propane is more cost-efficient than natural gas on a per-unit basis because it produces twice as much heat energy as an equivalent amount of natural gas. But propane is not ideal if you already have a gas line installed. The best choice for your home depends on the efficiency of your appliances and the amount of installation required of your fuel choice.

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