Articles by Tom Soukup

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It’s Not All Just Hot Air

The flexibility of a hydronic system is also its beauty. Each component in the system is forward-backward compatible.

March 7, 2023

Not every homeowner will understand or want to pay for a premium hydronics system to replace an existing forced-air heating system. However, asking the right questions and listening to the homeowner’s needs is an opportunity to sell the upgrade.

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Look Beyond the Boiler Room

Failing to address the system as a whole means that high-efficiency boilers fail to operate at peak performance or the system doesn’t operate as intended.

February 3, 2023

Tom Soukup

A hydronic heating system is more than boilers and heat exchangers. Make sure to inspect the distribution piping and heat-emitting components before making any changes.