Call Now
Home / Heating / Page 7

By

There are certain signs your heating system will give you when a problem has developed, and one type of sign is how the system sounds. There are normal operational noises your heating system will make, and then there are the abnormal sounds the system will make when something goes wrong. It can be tempting to ignore strange sounds if your system continues to operate, but ignoring a sound doesn’t make it go away, nor does it fix the problem. If you hear unfamiliar sounds coming from your system, it’s time to call BZ Dependable Plumbing & Heating, Inc., for heating repair in Hillsdale.

What Strange Noises Can Indicate

Here are some examples of what certain sounds emanating from your heating system can indicate:

  • Buzzing, popping, cracking – these types of noises can indicate an electrical issue. Electrical problems should always be handled by an expert.
  • Screaming/screeching noise – loose or worn fan belts can make a screaming/screeching sound. Replacing the belt should alleviate this problem.
  • Booming – the ignition process should happen instantaneously. However, a burner that is dirty will not ignite quickly, as it should. When this happens, a small amount of gas will build in the time it takes the burner to light, and when it does light, the combustion of excess gas causes a booming sound. This is a potentially dangerous situation and a technician should be called as soon as possible.
  • Thumping – certain components in your heating system, like the blower, have ball bearings at each end of the blower shaft. If these bearings become too dry or move out of alignment, they may make a low-level thumping sound as your system operates.

Strange noises are one of the ways your heating system communicates that a problem has developed. Ignoring this sign can lead to problems with other components, larger and more costly repairs, and even possible breakdown. Attending to heating repair in Hillsdale as soon as possible is the best choice for you and your heating system.

If you hear unfamiliar sounds coming from your heating system, call BZ Dependable Plumbing & Heating, Inc., today and schedule a repair appointment with one of our experts.

By

*BZ Dependable Plumbing & Heating Inc. no longer offers radiant heating services. Check out our other heating services to find the perfect fit for your heating needs.

Here in Westwood, NJ, there are many different types of heating systems that people use in their homes.  This includes furnaces, heat pumps, geothermal systems, and radiant heating: the last of which is an innovative and surprisingly simple means of keeping warm. If you’re looking into replacing an existing heating system or installing an entirely new one and you want to examine alternatives to the usual model, a radiant heating system may be just what you need.

Here are 3 things you should know about radiant heating:

  1. It generates heat from the floor. Radiant heating systems rely on a series of tubes and reflective panels, placed beneath the floorboards of your home. They warm the room directly through your feet or furnishings by running hot water through the tubes and letting the panels transfer the heat directly. This can involve a fair amount of disruption during the initial installation, though once installed, it provides even and consistent heating.
  2. It doesn’t involve any forced air. Radiant heating doesn’t rely on a fan or blow to transfer heat through the air the way a traditional furnace does. Heat moves directly into the objects through the radiant heat in the floor, which means there are no breezes, drafts or cold spots to contend with. The system is also very quiet, and doesn’t spread dust through your home, which can be a great boon for family members suffering from allergies.
  3. It’s efficient. Because it doesn’t lose energy by using air ducts, radiant heating systems use much less energy than traditional furnaces. This can make a great deal of difference in your monthly budgets and over time you can save enough to offset the cost of installation.

The things you should know about radiant heating will not only help you make an informed choice with a new heating system, but will prepare you for the benefits that this kind of system can provide. In Westwood, NJ, heating systems of this sort can be installed by the experts at BZ Dependable Plumbing & Heating, Inc. We can discuss your options with you and perform your installation quickly and effectively. Give us a call today to get started!

By

A good boiler with a record of regular maintenance and repairs can outlast almost any other heating system, and will often outlast many other appliances in a home, like ovens, stoves, and refrigerators. This is a reason boilers remain popular for home heating to this day, even with so many other options.

However, you should know when the time has come to take the old workhouse out to pasture. It won’t always be obvious that you should replace a boiler; frequently, a unit will appear to be working fine into its advanced years… but there are still some good reasons for you to replace it with a new model.

BZ Dependable Plumbing & Heating, Inc. has installed boilers for years, so when you are ready for an upgrade to your heating in Westwood, NJ, call our capable, skilled technicians.

Reasons for replacing that older boiler:

  • It is losing efficiency: There’s a difference between “working” and “working well.” Look over your heating bills for the past few years; if you notice an increase that isn’t due to malfunctions or rises in fuel prices, it probably means your boiler is losing efficiency because of age. Replacing the system now will mean you will begin saving money immediately, which will make up for installation costs.
  • To avoid an abrupt breakdown: We are in the middle of a tough winter right now. The last thing you want to happen is for your heating system to break down on a one of the coldest day. With an aging boiler, you have little assurance that it will make it through to spring. If you schedule installation during a warm spell, or when you can plan to temporarily vacate the house, you’ll have greater peace of mind about the cold days ahead.
  • To take advantage of new technology: Even if your old boiler is maintaining its standard efficiency level, enough time has passed for new boiler technology to overtake it in efficiency. Many modern boilers score AFUE ratings above 90%, where older boilers were usually in the lower 80s. Special high-efficiency boilers score even higher. The positive change in your heating bill can be immense.

Consult with Your Local Heating Experts

Call BZ Dependable Plumbing & Heating, Inc. for a consultation about your current boiler. Our experts in heating in Westwood, NJ can diagnose your boiler and provide suggestions about replacements. If it is time for a new boiler, let our technicians help you pick a model, and then you can take it easy while they provide a fast and effective installation.

Don’t risk a breakdown this winter! Call BZ Dependable Plumbing & Heating, Inc.

By

Here on the East Coast, you need a good heating system to keep your home warm during those cold winter days. If you’re looking at installing a new heating system, you have many options to choose from, and the best one depends on your particular circumstances. Even so, there are some definite advantages to going with boiler. Here’s why a boiler may be your best option for heating this winter.

  • Efficiency and convenience. Boilers use radiant heat to do their work, sending warm energy into your home through a system of pipes and radiators. There is little sound as it does its work and boilers don’t create any breeze: eliminating the problems of drafts and cold spots that often accompany forced-air furnaces.
  • Clean Air: Along those lines, because boilers don’t distribute heat though air ducts, they don’t circulate dust, bacteria or other types of allergens. That helps keep the air cleaner and reduces irritation to the nose and throat, as well as ensuring that the air inside your home doesn’t get too dry in the winter (which can cause additional health problems.)
  • Reliability. Boilers don’t have many moving parts, which means they rarely need repairs. That also grants them a very long lifespan, allowing you to rely on them for many years to come provided they are properly maintained.

If you need boiler installation service in Westwood NJ or the surrounding areas, call BZ Dependable Plumbing & Heating Inc. We can discuss your options with you and install your new boiler with professionalism and care. Give us a call today to schedule an appointment!

By

Is your boiler an older model that burns oil to heat up the water in its tank? If so, you should give serious consideration to making the conversion from oil to natural gas. You might think that the process is too great a hassle. Although it is true that the conversion requires extensive and highly technical work, if you find the right company to take on the task, the job will go fast and with few problems. You’ll like the benefits so much that you will find it hard to believe you ever got along without natural gas powering your boiler.

Here are 3 good reasons you should schedule an oil-to-gas conversion with BZ Dependable Plumbing & Heating, Inc. You can rely on our services: we put “dependable” in our name for a reason!

Oil-to-Gas conversion benefits

  1. Save Money – Oil costs more than natural gas, and natural gas also burns more efficiently. This means that you will convert more of your supply of natural gas into heating power than you would a comparable amount of oil. How much will you save? The Federal Energy Information Administrations (EIA) looked into this and discovered through a study in 2011 that an average family using natural gas paid approximately $700 during a winter to heat their home, while a family using oil paid approximately $2,500! An oil-to-gas conversion will quickly pay for itself with this level of savings.
  2. Decreased environmental impact – Oil does not burn very cleanly; natural gas, on the other hand, is one of the cleanest burning of all fuels, creating few toxic or environmentally damaging emissions.
  3. Greater convenience – Have you ever run out of your supply of oil in your home at a bad time? With natural gas, you never have to worry about running out of fuel. Natural gas is piped directly into your home from a municipal supply. With oil, you have to wait for delivery—and forgetting to schedule delivery can result in a few very cold days.

Unfortunately, oil-to-gas conversion isn’t possible everywhere; you need to have a nearby natural gas pipeline, and not every location has access to this.

Call BZ Dependable Plumbing & Heating, Inc. to start your conversion to the better, cleaner, more economical gas power for your boiler in Tenafly, NJ.

By

bergen county plumbing repair

Rust is the principle enemy of metal: the contact of water, oxygen, and iron results in oxidation that weakens metal until it crumbles and flakes away. Any appliance in your home that contains both metal and water is at risk of rust that will severely damage it. If your boiler begins to rust, it will turn into a serious problem that will put your whole heating system at risk.

So the short answer to the question, “When should I be concerned about rust on my boiler?” is all the time. If you see rust on any part of your boiler, you need to have it remedied with as soon as possible. Corrosion spreads, and if not stopped and the source of the problem dealt with, you may end up needing to replace your entire heating system.

At BZ Dependable, we have many years of experience working with heating, as well as plumbing, so we know all about rust: what it can do, how to eliminate it, how to stop it from starting. If you need help with rust occurring on your boiler in Teaneck, Bergenfield, or anywhere else in the area, our Bergen County plumbers can help. Just contact us right away!

(201) 837-6700

The source of boiler rust—and its consequences

Boiler manufacturers design their products to resist rust as much as possible, so that if you keep your boiler in good repair with regular check-ups you shouldn’t have much trouble with corrosion issues. The main way that boilers fend off rust is through anode rods at the top of their water tanks. These rods prevent rust from entering the tank by “sacrificing” themselves to rust away first. (For this reason, they are often called “sacrificial anodes”). But when an anode rod finally rusts completely, corrosion will start inside the tank.

There are two principal dangers from rust in a boiler. The first is that it will imbalance the temperature in the tank (rust acts as an insulator) which will lead to overheating and high pressure. The second is that it will weaken the metal in the tank and begin causing leaks. Both situations can eventually ruin your entire heating system.

Routine maintenance will make sure the anode rod in your boiler receives regular replacement so rust will not infiltrate the tank. If you notice rust starting on your boiler, repair technicians can often remove it if it is still superficial, or replace the parts affected. However, you can’t delay these repairs: if you wait too long, you may need to have the boiler tank completely replaced.

BZ Dependable performs many services that will help your boiler in Bergenfield, NJ stay free of rust and corrosion. Sign up for boiler inspection and routine check-ups from our heating experts and you should have a boiler that will keep you warm for many years. And remember, whenever you need boiler repair call your Bergen County plumbers, no matter the city or town. The plumbing and heating experts at BZ Dependable can (and will be happy to) help!

(201) 837-6700

Our Bergen County Boiler Services Include:

©2025 BZ Dependable Plumbing, Inc. All Rights Reserved
Done right by
Terms and Conditions | Privacy Policy