Steam Heating Installation and Repair in Rhode Island

A steam heating system is complex. That's why it is critical to have knowledge and experience when maintaining and repairing a boiler, pipes, radiators, and other components of steam heating systems. Knowing the history of steam heating and the mechanical principles involved are the first step to being able to get the desired outcomes with steam heat—consistent, quiet, efficient warming of indoor spaces.

Rhode Island Steam Heating Contractor

At Veteran Steam Heat of Rhode Island, our founder, Doug Goss, knows steam heat—he has 30 years of experience working on these systems. If you have technical questions about your heating system, he will be happy to answer them in as much detail as you wish! Customers rely on him and the other technicians at Veteran Steam Heat to keep their systems working at top capacity.

Comprehensive Steam Heating Services in Rhode Island

We do it all when it comes to steam heat in Rhode Island. Our services include:

• Commercial steam heat repair
• Residential steam heat repair
• Installation of new steam heating systems
• Boiler repair
• Refurbishing steam radiators
• Ending noise in steam radiators and pipes

Our Ironclad Guarantee

At Veteran Steam Heat of Rhode Island, a great deal of our heating work involves fixing problems in steam heat systems created by other contractors. We make sure that your system is balanced, that the radiators have vents so that they fill completely, that there is no air in the pipes to cause banging noises, and that the boiler is properly sized and the pipes are made of the right material. With strategies like these and others, we do it right the first time. And with our ironclad guarantee, if we can't fix your steam heating system, you pay nothing!

Basic Information About Steam Heat

Here is some basic information about steam heat:

• When a steam heat system is configured correctly and is maintained properly, a building stays comfortable throughout, with no cold spots, drips, banging noises, or humid air.
• Although invented in the late 18th century, steam heat did not catch on quickly, partly because people were afraid of having a boiler in the basement. Despite such worries, a steam heating system was installed in the White House in the 1840s. By the end of the 19th century, advancing technology addressed these concerns, and steam heat became very popular, especially in the northeast.
• Steam heat systems come in several configurations. The main variations are one-pipe and two-pipe (one-pipe means that cooled water returns to the boiler from the radiator through the same pipe that came from the boiler; two-pipe systems have separate pipes for returns).

The most important fact about steam heat systems is that not every heating contractor knows how to make them operate at peak efficiency and comfort. You need a technician with an in-depth understanding of how these systems work. More importantly, you need someone who knows how the steam system should work in your home or business. Each building is unique, and each system was designed to heat that building. The one-size-fits-all approach just doesn't work when it comes to steam heating.

Contact Veteran Steam Heat of Rhode Island

For more information and to schedule a visit, call us at 401-369-7076. Or, you may contact us online. Learn how we can help you eliminate problems with your steam heating system and keep it working the way it's supposed to.