Comments on: Steam Radiators? Here’s How to Improve Your Boiler’s Efficiency.

By: Sarah Carmicheal

Sarah Carmicheal — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 02:17:07 +0000

A lot of people talk about proper waste management to reduce their footprint on the environment, but fail to realize that there is a lot more they could do if they were aware of all these maintenance that they should do on their household appliances. Thanks for sharing!

By: John S. Heat

John S. Heat — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 08:29:57 +0000

We rented a place in Seattle and were stunned to find our boiler faulty too. Now thanks to your handy guide, we can fix it up ourselves without having to go to war with our landlord to get our heating.

By: Pragmatic Environmentalism

Pragmatic Environmentalism — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 19:43:55 +0000

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By: Designer Radiator Store

Designer Radiator Store — Tue, 23 Nov 2010 03:56:09 +0000

I recommend an annual audit of your entire home equipment. There is nothing worse than a breakdown just when you really need it, such as heating in winter.

By: Gas Heaters

Gas Heaters — Fri, 29 Oct 2010 08:02:09 +0000

Oh what a messy job! I am pleased it was your partner and not me! Though, I will say it might be worth while asking for the service of a professional to ensure that you do not have the same problem again.

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Looking Back at 2009 « Pragmatic Environmentalism — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 02:08:02 +0000

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By: Brenda Pike

Brenda Pike — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 03:50:05 +0000

Thanks! I’ve read that you can crack old boilers if you add cold water while it’s still hot. Maybe that’s what had happened to yours? Then again, apparently that tends to happen more with older cast-iron boilers, not newer ones.

By: Brian B

Brian B — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 06:33:59 +0000

When we moved into our house we quickly discovered that our old boiler had a constant leak that proved extremely inefficient if not dangerous. Our boiler was less than ten years old and apparently these things are designed not to last long. If your boiler is feeding a hot water tank I would recommend adjusting the temperature down to 120, but no lower. This would also help save cash. We have since replaced our boiler with an efficient biomass pellet boiler that saved tons of cash and feeds the local economy. http://www.maineenergysystems.com/ Obviously not a renter’s upgrade, but I still thought you would appreciate. For renters who have oil delivery there are companies that deliver biodiesel at competitive rates to oil. Our boiler doesn’t have a glass so I don’t know what the levels are at, but we have it inspected every 6 months to ensure efficiency. I love your blog, by the way.