Heating, Cooling, and refrigeration
hydronic heating systems
Get fast, radiant heat on almost any surface with hydronic heating systems from Iron Range Plumbing & Heating. Whether you want warm, comfortable floors on demand, or are looking to add unique features to your home or business, our team provides top-notch craftsmanship and unparalleled customer service.
Traditional heating systems move warm air throughout your home – hydronic heating systems use a system of hot water tubes to heat floors, handrails, swimming pools, slabs, and other surfaces. This means faster, more direct heat whenever you need it.
Steam Conversion
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.
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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- One of the most expensive hydronic options.
- Walls, ceilings, chases or soffits may need to be opened, or built to conceal and access piping.
Iron Range Plumbing
Heating/Air Conditioning – Repair & Service the Following:
- Hydronic Heating
- Boilers
- Radiators
- In-Floor
- Forced Air
- Duct Work
- Furnace
- Steam
- Natural Gas
- Electric
- Fireplaces
- Fuel Oil
- Propane
Forced Air Systems
- 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.
- 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.
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.
