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Veritas Heating and Cooling
4.7(
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Serving Root, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The owner came out at 10:00pm to my house because I had no heat. He diagnosed the problem but could not fix it that night. He did get the water to circulate to try to keep it from freezing. The next day he found the unique part we needed at his distributor and by noon got my heat running. This company is honest caring and gives old fashion service. He saved me hundreds in repair bills for broken pipes."
boiler
mini split with covers
hot air furnace
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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APOLLO BROTHERS CONTRACTING LLC
4.6(
61
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Serving Root, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

At Apollo Brothers, we provide top-quality residential and commercial\n services including plumbing repair, siding repair, stucco repair, brickwork repair, chimney repair, and masonry repairs—all right here in Schenectady, Albany, Troy, Saratoga Springs, Cohoes, Watervliet, Scotia, Glenville, and Rotterdam! \n\nNeed an emergency fix? Our team is ready to tackle urgent plumbing problems, so you can have peace of mind day or night. Plus, we proudly offer 20% discounts for senior citizens and all new customers—just another reason to choose Apollo Brothers for your home repairs!

Drywall
Drywall
Drywall
Drywall
Drywall

+12

Response time7 hrs
Response rate100%
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Cookinham Construction
5.0(
3
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Serving Root, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

Cookinham Construction is owner operated out of the Deerfield, NY area. I can take on any job your home needs except for roofing. I take pride in all of my work and I guarantee customer satisfaction.\n\nI started working with my grandfather at a young age. Working is my life and I want nothing more that my business to be successful. Please call us or click for an estimate today!

Old forge
Remodeling - General Project
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project
Old forge
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project

+9

Response time3 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Astar Heating & Air Conditioning Inc
4.8(
138
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Serving Root, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 1976

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I have used AStar in the past and will continue to use them for all my future heating system needs. AStar staff from telephone reception to the completion of the work by the technician were professional, courteous and knowledgeable.  Technician was prompt and complete all of the work in a timely manner.  Exceptionally thorough in his diagnostic work and in the completion of the repair work required.  He took the time to explain every detail of the job with me and gave me a better understanding of how my heating system works.  I have used AStar in the past and will continue to use them for all of my heating system needs.  Great job and I can't recommend them enough!
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Red Carpet Treatment
Furnace
AC
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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A. Johnson Plumbing & Heating, Inc.
3.9(
98
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Serving Root, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 1978

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"It is my daughters house and her furnace went. I was at my daughters house for the installation. They came right out but could not do the job for 2 days being the weekend . They gave her heaters to use for free and did exactly what they said they would. They replaced her furnace and the job was done quickly and the cleanup was excellent. Definitely recommend. Prices were same or less than others we checked out."
Lennox High Efficient Gas hot air system
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+7

Response time5 hrs
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Water Heaters 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.

The average water heater holds between 40 and 60 gallons, but the exact amount of water that comes out during draining will depend on your unit’s capacity. The amount of time it takes to drain a water heater averages from 10 to 30 minutes.

Any item that can hold on to moisture and encourage mold growth should be discarded and replaced following water damage. Upholstered items, such as armchairs and couches, and soft items, such as mattresses, usually must be thrown away once they've taken on a lot of water. Soft furniture is difficult to dry out, creating an inviting environment for mold.

You may also need to replace hardwood furniture following water damage if you're unable to fully dry it out. If you have appliances and electronics that have been fully submerged in water, particularly sewage, you'll need to replace those, too.

If your gas water heater is over 20 years old, it should be replaced. Gas water heaters can last up to 12 years and while they can exceed this expectancy if well-maintained, a heater that's 20 years old would require replacement. The heater is unlikely to run as efficiently as a new model and could be more expensive to do so.

Installing a water heater without a permit can result in high fines—as much as hundreds of dollars per day, in some areas. It can also void your homeowners' insurance and cause problems when selling your home because it violates local building codes and safety regulations.

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