Why Bergen County Trusts Whalen & Ives for Boiler Service
We’ve installed and repaired boilers across Bergen County since 1985, and steam and hot water systems make up a large share of what we service in older towns like Teaneck, Tenafly, and River Vale, where many homes were built before forced-air heating became standard. Reading a boiler’s pressure, circulation, and radiator behavior correctly takes a different eye than diagnosing a furnace, and it’s where our experience with this specific equipment type matters most.
Our technicians are factory-trained on the hot water and steam systems most common in this region, and we hold NJ Plumbing License #36BI01206100 for the water-side work boiler service involves. Here’s what tends to bring homeowners to us.
Signs Your Boiler Needs Attention
Cold radiators, even with the system running. This usually points to trapped air, a stuck zone valve, or a circulation problem rather than a failed boiler outright.
Unusual knocking or banging sounds. Steam boilers in particular can develop a loud “water hammer” as pipes settle or sediment builds up, and it’s worth having checked before it gets worse.
Frequent pressure loss. A boiler that keeps needing to be refilled or repressurized usually has a slow leak somewhere in the system, even if it’s not visibly obvious.
Water leaks near the unit. Pooling water often traces back to a failed pressure relief valve or a corroded fitting, both of which are straightforward to address early but costlier to ignore.
Rising fuel use without a change in habits. A boiler working harder than it used to is often losing efficiency due to sediment, scale, or an aging component.
Boiler Services We Provide
New boiler installation and full system replacement are common calls for us, especially in homes where an aging unit is no longer worth repairing. We also handle repair for no-heat and circulation problems, routine maintenance to support efficiency and longevity, and support for both hot water and steam boiler setups, since the two systems work differently and require different service approaches.
