A boiler keeps your home warm by heating water and then sending the water or steam through pipes to the rest of your home. The heat comes out of steam radiators or baseboard radiators. In homes with a radiant heating system, the heat comes from coils on the floor or in the walls.

Boilers can use a variety of sources of fuel, including heating oil, propane, natural gas and electricity. Depending on how old a boiler is, it can have an energy efficiency rating anywhere from 50 to 90%.

Boilers are not any more dangerous than any other type of heating system. If a boiler is not maintained or cared for, there is the chance that something can go wrong with it, but the odds of pressure building up in a boiler and ultimately leading to a big explosion are incredibly low.

If you notice anything strange going on with your boiler, your best bet is to call in a certified technician to take a look at it. Reasons to get your boiler checked out include a loud or unusual sound coming from it, a strange odor or the presence of soot around the boiler.

A boiler heats water to keep your home warm, but it is not the same thing as a water heater. Using a boiler as your home’s heating system does not mean you do not also need a separate water heater. The only thing a water heater does is heat water for use in your home, such as for the laundry, dishwasher or shower.

Several types of water heater exist, including conventional models with a tank to hold the heated water and “heat on-demand,” or tankless, models, which do not have a tank. A water heater can be powered by heating oil, gas or electricity.

The cost of replacing a boiler in Southern Maryland can vary considerably based on a few factors. The type of boiler you choose will influence the overall price of replacement, for instance. The complexity of the installation also affects the cost. If you are replacing a different type of heating system with a boiler, it might cost more for the installation compared to if you were replacing an older boiler with a new model.

During an energy consultation, a technician from SMO Energy will listen to your needs, recommend the right boiler for your home and discuss overall costs and financing options with you.

SMO Energy offers 0% financing to qualified buyers of new heating equipment. We also offer financing with low rates and are happy to talk to you about your financing needs to make boiler replacement work with your household budget.

You have just spent a lot of money on a new boiler, and it is only natural to want to protect your investment. SMO Energy offers service agreements and equipment coverage for HVAC equipment, including boilers. You do not need to set up propane or heating oil delivery with us to take advantage of our service agreements.

Under the service agreement, we agree to repair or replace a variety of listed parts that become defective with normal wear-and-tear. We will also provide emergency service within five hours of your call. If you have an emergency and we do not respond within five hours, we will give you an account credit.

If you have multiple boilers or other equipment from SMO Energy that you would like to protect, you have the option of combining or purchasing multiple service agreements.