Boilers
From the Field: Never-Before-Seen 1934 American Standard Steam Boiler
Our technicians run into a variety of interesting and surprising things when on the job. When servicing or replacing very old heating equipment we often see furnaces and boilers that are a piece of history. See another post about a 1934 American Standard boiler that was part of Littleton’s history. We encountered a historic relic…
From the Field: 1972 Commercial Boiler Replacement Reduces Energy Use by 25%
We recently replaced an American Standard boiler from 1972 in a Lakewood, Colorado apartment building and it was quite the job! Old, hydronic boilers are big, heavy, and require a lot of effort to remove. Read on to see how we brought this 32-unit apartment building up to modern safety standards and installed a new, more…
From the Field: Old American Standard Steam Boiler Represents a Piece of Littleton, CO History
When our technicians pulled out the old, 1934 boiler from the basement of a Littleton house, they found a newspaper stuck underneath it from 1923. After speaking with the owner of the house, we learned the rich history of what occurred in the building, and how the boiler played into that history. Out with the…
Do You Need Boiler Service, or Furnace Repair? How to Know What’s in Your Utility Room
At some point in your life, you may find yourself standing in a utility room and wondering, “Just what am I looking at?” You might be touring a house or commercial building you’re interested in buying, or you might think it’s time for furnace repair or boiler service, but you aren’t sure what kind of…
From the Field: Replacing a 1914 ARCO Boiler
When it comes to replacing a very outdated boiler, you want a professional who can recommend the best replacement boiler and install it correctly. The technicians at Simply Mechanical are boiler specialists and understand boilers inside and out. Below is an example of a much-needed boiler replacement, the original was from 1914! Model of Old…
Repair or Replace? That is the Question. How to Know Which is Needed for Your Boiler
Boilers are more often seen in residences than commercial settings today, as they are good choice for keeping a home comfortably heated. However, they are still used in some commercial buildings such as restaurants, swimming pools, car washes, and multi-family units. It’s important for homeowners to be able to identify the signs their boiler needs…