Challenge: Michael Long, owner of Michael Long Plumbing & Heating, in Whitehall, PA, was building his own “forever home.” Having grown up in a house with hydronic heat, he knew the comfort level that hydronics could provide. He also wanted a large, multi-head shower similar to the ones he has installed in the homes of …Read More
High Altitude Boiler Bliss
Contractor Case Study: IDS Plumbing & Heating LLC Challenge: Central Colorado heating contractor Nick Valenti owns IDS Plumbing & Heating LLC. He received a call that a home in Fairplay, CO needed a new high efficiency boiler for an existing radiant system. But Fairplay lies at 9,953 feet above sea level. Nearly anything that …Read More
Contractor Case Study: Wilfre Co. Inc.
Improving Air Systems with Hydronics Challenge: Wilfre Co. Inc. in Herbon, MD received a call that a customer’s system wasn’t performing well. The large home had a heat pump system with supplementary heat supplied by hydronic coils in the ductwork. Below 30°F, the system relies on a boiler for space heating. The existing boiler …Read More
Contractor Case Study: Paradigm Plumbing & Mechanical
Radiant Comfort Inside and Hydronic Convenience Outside Challenge: Paradigm Plumbing & Mechanical, Inc., in the greater Detroit area, is known for their meticulous hydronic work. They were hired to install a hydronic heating system and snowmelt system for a large custom residence. Vastly different supply water temperatures were needed, and the snowmelt system would obviously run for …Read More