http://www.f-i-x.co.uk/how-much-to-maintenance-a-steam-boiler-and-change-it-to-digital-thermostat/ Fix It, Save Money Sat, 24 Apr 2010 19:13:17 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.4 http://www.f-i-x.co.uk/how-much-to-maintenance-a-steam-boiler-and-change-it-to-digital-thermostat/comment-page-1/#comment-236 Angel Luke Tue, 16 Oct 2007 00:51:15 +0000 http://www.f-i-x.co.uk/how-much-to-maintenance-a-steam-boiler-and-change-it-to-digital-thermostat/#comment-236 A plain jane digital thermostat costs 40 dollars. A programmable stat can cost up to 100 dollars and up. If you have an oil fired steam boiler, that is a very good deal. If it's gas, then that number is right in the ballpark. Steam heat is alot different than ordinary radiant heat. Companies pay top dollar for qualified techs that can service steam boilers because they are so scarce. If the company you are hiring to service your heater is reputable, then I would go with them. You may find a contractor to do it for less, but either way, you're looking at paying a solid $200. My best suggestion, don't go with the big name company. They will charge the most. Ask around, see who else has steam heat, and see who they use. The "little guy" will often give you more bang for less buck. A plain jane digital thermostat costs 40 dollars. A programmable stat can cost up to 100 dollars and up. If you have an oil fired steam boiler, that is a very good deal. If it’s gas, then that number is right in the ballpark. Steam heat is alot different than ordinary radiant heat. Companies pay top dollar for qualified techs that can service steam boilers because they are so scarce. If the company you are hiring to service your heater is reputable, then I would go with them. You may find a contractor to do it for less, but either way, you’re looking at paying a solid $200. My best suggestion, don’t go with the big name company. They will charge the most. Ask around, see who else has steam heat, and see who they use. The “little guy” will often give you more bang for less buck.

]]> http://www.f-i-x.co.uk/how-much-to-maintenance-a-steam-boiler-and-change-it-to-digital-thermostat/comment-page-1/#comment-235 Justice Mackay Fri, 12 Oct 2007 23:41:55 +0000 http://www.f-i-x.co.uk/how-much-to-maintenance-a-steam-boiler-and-change-it-to-digital-thermostat/#comment-235 I live in Delaware and our labor rates where I work are 75.00 per hour. If they are supplying the programmable thermostat , then there is another75 to 100.oo. To me it sounds like a fair price if the work done is suitable I live in Delaware and our labor rates where I work are 75.00 per hour. If they are supplying the programmable thermostat , then there is another75 to 100.oo. To me it sounds like a fair price if the work done is suitable

]]> http://www.f-i-x.co.uk/how-much-to-maintenance-a-steam-boiler-and-change-it-to-digital-thermostat/comment-page-1/#comment-234 Eugene Slater Thu, 11 Oct 2007 14:34:56 +0000 http://www.f-i-x.co.uk/how-much-to-maintenance-a-steam-boiler-and-change-it-to-digital-thermostat/#comment-234 stats are easy to price. as for maintaining and cleaning a boiler, its a pretty much set price for a residential application. the quote seems quite fair and dont be afraid to ask questions. no question is too dumb, especially when you re paying for his knowledge. stats are easy to price. as for maintaining and cleaning a boiler, its a pretty much set price for a residential application. the quote seems quite fair and dont be afraid to ask questions. no question is too dumb, especially when you re paying for his knowledge.

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