Commercial / Industrial - Iron Range Plumbing & Heating

Commercial & Industrial

Iron Range Plumbing and Heating is ready to tackle all of your commercial and industrial mechanical needs. Whether you are Building a new facility or renovating an old one we have the training and experience to meet your needs.

INDUSTRIES WE SPECIALIZE IN

PLUMBING & HVAC SERVICES WE OFFER

Preventative Maintenance Agreements
PLUMBING SYSTEMS
HDPE fusion piping
REFRIGERATION
PROCESS PIPE
WATER & AIR HEAT RECLAIM SYSTEMS
VARIABLE REFRIGERATION FLOW TECHNOLOGY

Heat Pumps
Dust collection / indoor air quality
Waste, vent, and storm
Acid waste
Medical gasses
Compressed air
Floor drains, trench drains and roof drains

Steam Conversion

Apply for a natural gas service with the Hibbing PUC. The fee for this is about $450.00 (Please contact Hibbing PUC in case of price changes.) Once the gas riser is in and stubbed up by the building, the conversion can be scheduled. Depending on the size of the house, the work takes 3 to 4 days to complete on average.

Typical Hot Water Systems

(HYDRONIC HEAT) This consists of a boiler that heats water and circulates through a system of pumps and valves to provide heat.

Reuse all existing radiators and piping.

This means running hot water through the existing system with minimal changes made. The system is flushed and protection is added to prevent debris from the old parts damaging the new boiler.

Pros:

The most economical way of getting off steam.
Existing pipes that are buried in soffits and chases do not need to be exposed.

Cons:

This does not address any additional heat needs in the basement. You lose the residual heat you had from the steam lines.
This does not change or add any zoning.
Old pipes and radiators are more prone to leaks.
If radiators have been removed or are undersized, they may not give off enough heat on very cold days due to the btu loss of hot water.

Reuse existing radiation but use all new distribution piping.

Pros:

Still fairly economical.
Promotes better flow through the heating system.
Can separate into many different zones of heat.
Will free up head space of removing large pipes in the basement.
Can add additional heat to any areas that need it.

Cons:

Still using old radiators that may have debris and are prone to future leaks.
Existing radiation may not be sized large enough on very cold days.

Remove all radiation and piping, install new baseboard radiation or wall convectors.

Pros:

All new piping and distribution.
Properly sized for the heat load needed.
Multiple zones and better temperature control.
Will free up head space of removing large pipes in the basement.

Cons:

One of the most expensive hydronic options.
Walls, ceilings, chases or soffits may need to be opened, or built to conceal and access piping.

Forced Air Systems

The heating air is blown through a series of ducts throughout the house.

Remove all radiation and piping, install new baseboard radiation or wall convectors.

Pros:

Removal of all existing heat pipes and radiators.
No water to leak or cause possible damage in the future.
Easy to add central air conditioning at any time.

Cons:

Ductwork will be below the floor joists in the basement causing low headroom in places.
Hard to route to some areas of an existing home.
Walls, ceilings, chases or soffits may need to be opened, or built to conceal and access ducting.

High velocity Duct system

Pros:

Removal of all existing heat pipes and radiators.
No water to leak or cause possible damage in the future.
Much smaller ducts are used in this system, so retrofit is easier.

Cons:

If air conditioning is wanted, it should be installed right away to get the right equipment.
Ductwork will be below the floor joists in the basement causing low headroom in places.
Hard to route to some areas of an existing home.
Walls, ceilings, chases or soffits may need to be opened, or built to conceal and access ducting.
This is the most expensive forced air heating option.

Cost can range anywhere from $8,000 to $20,000 depending on the type of house and what you want to do.

Typical savings of 25% depending on the cost of steam and Natural Gas rates.