Boiler Heating Services Westwood NJ
Reliable Heat When Your Boiler Decides to Take a Vacation
Coldest night of January, 11 PM, family calling from Old Hook Road. No heat, house dropping to 50 degrees, kids freezing. Their boiler picked the perfect time to quit.
Two hours later, heat was flowing. By morning, house was warm like nothing happened. That's what we do at H. Hofmeister - fix boilers when families need heat most. Been warming Westwood homes through brutal winters for 60 years.
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H. Hofmeister & Co. Inc. Plumbing Heating AC Sewer Serving Bergen County, Nj
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Why Boilers Break Down in Bergen County
Most boilers installed in Westwood are older than smartphones. Some older than the internet. They've been heating faithfully for decades, but nothing lasts forever.
Boiler Problems We Fix Daily
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Circulator pumps seized up
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Expansion tanks waterlogged
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Pressure relief valves leaking
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Zone valves stuck closed
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Heat exchangers cracked
Your boiler's probably in the basement, forgotten until it stops working. Meanwhile, it's been trying to tell you something's wrong for months. That banging noise? The dripping valve? Warning signs everyone ignores.
What to Do Right Now (Before We Arrive)
Check Your Pressure Gauge
Should read 12-20 PSI when cold. Under 10? You've got a leak. Over 30? Expansion tank's shot. Either way, problems brewing.
Look for Water
Puddles under boiler mean leaks. Rust stains show chronic problems. Don't ignore water - it's telling you something expensive is happening.
Feel Your Radiators
Cold at top means air trapped. Cold all over means circulation problem. One zone cold suggests zone valve issue. These clues help us bring right parts.
Pricing for Boiler Heating Services in Westwood, NJ
Service | Typical Price Range |
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Boiler Heating Service | $175 – $1,200 |
Where Boiler Problems Hide
Visible Warning Signs
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Black soot around boiler
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Rust on the jacket
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Water dripping anywhere
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Yellow pilot flame (should be blue)
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Pressure constantly dropping
Expensive Hidden Issues
Carbon monoxide leaking from cracked exchanger. Sediment building up reducing efficiency. Underground pipes leaking where you can't see.
River Vale customer had headaches all winter. Thought it was stress. Turned out cracked heat exchanger was leaking carbon monoxide. New boiler fixed their "stress" immediately.
Complete Combustion Analysis
We test efficiency, carbon monoxide, draft. Numbers don't lie. Your 30-year-old boiler might be 60% efficient. New ones hit 95%.
System-Wide Inspection
Not just boiler - entire system. Radiators, pipes, valves, expansion tank, controls. Everything must work together for proper heating.
Honest Repair vs Replace Advice
Sometimes $500 repair makes sense. Sometimes throwing good money after bad. We calculate remaining life, efficiency losses, future repair likelihood.
Common Repairs: $300-1,000
Replace circulator pump
New expansion tank
Zone valve replacement
Control upgrades
Pressure valve replacement
Major Service: $1,000-3,000
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Heat exchanger cleaning
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Multiple component replacement
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System repiping sections
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Efficiency upgrades
New Boiler Installation: $6,000-12,000
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High-efficiency condensing unit
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Proper sizing calculation
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New venting if needed
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10+ year warranty
Why Bergen County Boilers Work Harder
Our winters aren't playing around. Boilers run October through April. That's 3,000+ hours annually. Plus, old houses with poor insulation make boilers work overtime.
Many Westwood homes have steam boilers from the 1950s. Hillsdale's full of hot water systems from the '70s. Emerson's got mix of everything. Each type has different maintenance needs.
Modern Boiler Technology
Condensing Boilers
95% efficient vs old 65%. Recovers heat from exhaust. Saves 30-40% on gas bills. Pays for itself in 5-7 years.
Combi Boilers
Heat plus hot water from one unit. Saves space. Super efficient. Perfect for smaller homes. Popular in new installations.
Replaced ancient boiler in Emerson colonial with condensing unit. Gas bill dropped $300/month. House warmer, bills lower. Win-win.
Safety Can't Be Ignored
Carbon Monoxide Risk
Old boilers with cracked exchangers kill people. We test every service call. Install CO detectors. Your life's worth more than repair costs.
Proper Venting Critical
Backdrafting pulls exhaust into house. Blocked vents cause shutdowns. Improper venting voids insurance. We verify everything's safe.
Emergency Heat When You Need It
No heat isn't just uncomfortable - pipes freeze, families suffer, houses get damaged. That's why (201) 666-1118 gets answered 24/7 all winter.
We've fixed boilers Christmas Eve, during blizzards, Super Bowl Sunday. When your family's cold, nothing matters except getting heat restored. We show up when others won't.
Don't wait for complete failure. If your boiler's making weird noises, pressure dropping, or heating unevenly, call now. Because 11 PM on the coldest night is the wrong time to find out your boiler's done.
Keeping Boilers Running Longer
Annual Service Prevents Breakdowns
Like your car needs oil changes. We clean burners, test safety controls, check water chemistry. Catch problems before winter emergencies.
Water Treatment Matters
Westwood water creates scale and corrosion. Treatment chemicals protect boiler internals. Extends life dramatically. Cheap insurance.
H. Hofmeister & Co. Inc.
Boiler Heating Specialists: (201) 666-1118
115 Bergenline Ave, Westwood, NJ 07675
License #19HC00257400 | Keeping Westwood Warm Since 1964