Millburn NJ has many grand homes. Some of an earlier vintage, and others more modern and architecturally less elaborate. But for every home that is grand in scale there are many others more modest in size but no less dependent on energy efficient home heating that runs clean and breakdown free, especially when in the grips of winter’s coldest months.
Stashluk Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning and Generators has been installing, maintaining and servicing furnaces and boilers in the Millburn area for over 70 years. Our owners and our experienced technicians have seen it all when it comes to diagnosing central heating systems that are in need of repair or maintenance, or when a total heating system replacement might be the only option.
No homeowner wants to incur the expense of having to replace an old boiler or furnace, but when the time comes it can be a less bitter pill to swallow when you take into account the greater energy efficiency of today’s heating systems and the money you can save in monthly energy costs. Let Stashluk walk you through the best Millburn NJ Heating Installation Options for your home.
Choosing the best replacement heating system for your home.
Convert to natural gas with Stashluk…
When a boiler or furnace has come to the end of its operational life, you want to be sure that you make the best choice for a replacement because you’re going to be living with the new unit for the next 20 years or so.
If you’ve been heating your home with heating oil and have been thinking about converting to gas, now is the ideal time to do it. Stashluk specializes in converting heating systems from oil to natural gas, and we’ve been doing it for decades. There are lots of reasons to consider converting to gas: no missed deliveries, no residual smell, less maintenance, less exposure to market volatility, more efficient and cleaner burn. Stashluk sells and services many of the most trusted names in heating, including Carrier, Weil-Mclain and Williamson, among others.
Stashluk will walk you through Millburn NJ Heating Installation Options and make sure your unit is right-sized to your home…
If you are already using gas heat but you need to replace your broken-down boiler or furnace, it’s important to make sure your new system is sized in accordance with the size and layout of your home. Some contractors will make the mistake of simply looking at the nameplate of your existing unit to check the Btu’s per hour (among other specifications) before recommending a unit with the same output as your old one.
However, if you have taken the recommended measures to insulate your home and make it more energy efficient since you installed your last unit, you could wind up with a new unit that is outsized for the energy output that you need. An oversized boiler or furnace can take a cut out of any savings you would have realized otherwise if you bought a more suitably sized system.
Only part of my home is chilly. What can I do?
Some parts of your home, just because of their exposure to wind and drafts or their distance from the central heating unit, can’t seem to get warm no matter how much weather stripping or insulation you’ve added around the windows, doors, and other gaps in the space. When this is the case a split-ductless system might be the solution. These units offer more localized temperature control and are a great solution for hard to heat and/or cool parts of your home.
Advantages of split-ductless systems:
- Smaller-sized units are easier to install
- Installation options are more flexible
- More energy efficient to operate. No ductwork means warmed air won’t escape
- Relatively maintenance free
- Can supplement heating in rooms that are hard to warm
Which heat distribution system is best?
Unless you have new construction or are adding on a new wing to your home, it’s cost prohibitive to change your heat distribution system. Forced air or steam radiant heat are both pretty much baked in to the infrastructure of your home. If you’re adding to your home, however, you do have some options for the new rooms.
Radiant heat, which can be installed in the floor, is a good choice for homeowners who don’t like the obtrusiveness of radiators or baseboard heat. If that’s not an issue, hot water baseboards are a good choice and less expensive to install. For some rooms that are difficult to heat, electric baseboards are a good way to supplement the warmth in a room but these use more electricity and can therefore be more expensive to run.
Basically any heat distribution system will work better if the home has been properly insulated to keep warmth in and keep cold out.
Smart thermostats. The intelligent way to manage your heating needs.
Whether or not you need to replace your central heating system, changing your old thermostats to programmable or smart thermostats is a great way to save on your heating and cooling bills. A smart thermostat such as Nest or Honeywell Lyric can give you the control you need to set and manage the temperature in your home so you are always walking into a warm, comfortable living space.
Stashluk can swap out your old thermostats with programmable or smart thermostats so you can manage your home comfort systems from anywhere. All you need is a smart phone and an app and you’re good to go. You could save $150-$200 on average in energy costs by switching. Interested? Let Stashluk show you how.
Interested in learning more about Millburn NJ Heating Installation Options? Call Stashluk!
Stashluk can diagnose your heating problem with absolute certainty and suggest an affordable repair or replacement that makes absolute sense. Whether your heating system In Millburn is new or old, we can walk you through the best way to get your heat turned back on. For 24/7 emergency service or repairs call Stashluk at 908.277.6200.
