Steam Heat & Radiator Repair in Greenburgh & Hartsdale: what to know
Hartsdale, Edgemont and the rest of unincorporated Greenburgh are mostly postwar colonials, split-levels and ranches. Hot water baseboard with gas boilers is the norm, along with forced-air furnaces in some neighborhoods. Many of these boilers are now 25-30+ years old and are prime candidates for high-efficiency replacement.
The local housing stock
Unincorporated Greenburgh, including Hartsdale and Edgemont, is mostly postwar colonials, split-levels and ranches with hot water baseboard or forced air, plus the large concentration of co-ops around the Hartsdale train station.
Mid-century homes with hot water baseboard
The 1940s-1970s colonials, capes and split-levels found across Greenburgh & Hartsdale are mostly heated by hot water (hydronic) boilers feeding baseboard or cast iron radiators. Typical problems are waterlogged expansion tanks, failing circulators and zone valves, air in the lines, and boilers that are 25+ years old. These systems are also great candidates for high-efficiency condensing boilers with outdoor reset controls.
Homes with furnaces and ductwork
Newer homes and additions in Greenburgh & Hartsdale often use gas furnaces with ductwork. We repair and replace furnaces and check what usually causes the problems: clogged filters, dirty flame sensors, failing inducer motors and undersized returns. Many of these homes are ideal for a heat pump or a dual-fuel system.
Common steam heat & radiator repair calls in Greenburgh & Hartsdale
- Rusty or murky water in the sight glass
- Banging or water hammer when the heat comes on
- Some radiators hot, others cold
- Frequent low-water shutdowns
- Water spitting from radiator vents
Learn more about our full steam heat & radiator repair service, including how we diagnose and what we check.
How a Greenburgh & Hartsdale service call works
- Evaluate the whole system
- Balance the system
- Clean and skim
- Set controls correctly
Permits and local requirements in Greenburgh & Hartsdale
Work in unincorporated Greenburgh is permitted through the Town of Greenburgh Building Department, under a licensed plumber.
Westchester municipalities each have their own building departments, and most require permits for boiler and furnace replacements. Rental properties are also subject to local housing codes on heat.
What affects the price
- One-pipe vs. two-pipe system
- Number and condition of main vents
- Pipe pitch problems from settling or past renovations
- Near-boiler piping done to manufacturer spec or not
Serving all of Greenburgh & Hartsdale
We provide steam heat & radiator repair in Hartsdale, Edgemont, Fairview, Greenville, Worthington Woods, Old Edgemont and ZIP codes 10530, 10583, 10607, 10603, 10523.
