Boilers 101—Everything a Homeowner Should Know

When it comes to home heating systems, homeowners hear a lot about furnaces. At New Berlin Heating & Air Conditioning, we know that’s not the only option for warmth—for those without ductwork, boilers are the preferred option. These systems are every bit as capable of maintaining your home comfort as furnaces. But what’s the difference […]
Types & Benefits of High-Efficiency Hot Water Boilers

While a furnace is responsible for heating air and distributing the heated air through the house using ducts, a boiler’s job is to heat water and provide either hot water or steam for home heating. This steam is circulated through pipes to steam radiators, and hot water can be distributed via baseboard radiators or radiant […]
Tips for Boiler Maintenance

Annual maintenance on one of your home’s most valuable assets, it’s HVAC system, is very important. Not only will yearly service and inspection ensure that your heating, cooling and indoor air products continue to work efficiently and effectively, it will also ensure better health and safety. Whether you heat your home with a gas furnace, […]
How to Deal with Very Cold Weather

In the Wisconsin area we have had some very cold temperatures this winter. Many homeowners are finding that their furnaces and boilers just can’t keep up. Heating systems are traditionally designed for 5 degree outdoor temperature. When the temperatures drop below zero, you are outside of the design conditions for your system. Even when your heater is working properly, it may […]
Fall Maintenance Tips

Fall is here officially in 2 days! Here are some great Fall Maintenance Tips: General guidelines for keeping your home’s warmth and efficiency: Have New Berlin professionally inspect your home’s duct and cooling equipment. Set your thermostat to 68°F when you’re at home and awake, and as low as 60°F when you’re asleep or awake. Clean […]