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Radiant Heat & Boilers: The Unsung Heroes of Home Comfort

Why Heating Matters

When the temperature drops, nothing feels better than stepping into a warm, cozy home. Whether you’re relying on a furnace to heat your air or a boiler to warm your floors, having the right system can make all the difference. At Shelter Air, we don’t just provide heating systems—we deliver comfort solutions designed for efficiency, reliability, and long-term value.

A family of four smiling in their cozy living room, enjoying the benefits of energy-efficient heating and cooling with a heat pump installed by Shelter Air

Boilers: The Coolest Way to Stay Warm (Now Featuring Tankless Combi Boilers!)

Boilers are more than just heating systems—they’re multitasking marvels that redefine home comfort. Modern boilers don’t just warm your home; they also heat your domestic water, making them an efficient, all-in-one solution. From radiant floor heating to endless hot water for showers, today’s boilers deliver reliable performance and energy savings.

The Tankless Combi Boiler Revolution

The tankless combi boiler takes efficiency to the next level. By heating water on demand, it eliminates the need for a hot water tank, providing endless hot water for your household while efficiently heating your home. Compact, space-saving, and energy-smart, tankless combi boilers are perfect for modern homes looking to streamline their systems.

Air-to-Water Heat Pumps: The Perfect Pairing

Air-to-Water Heat Pumps bring the best of both worlds—combining heat pump efficiency with boiler reliability. These systems extract heat from the air—even in freezing temperatures—to provide hot water for heating and domestic use, making them a smart, eco-friendly choice.


Why Choose a Boiler?

Modern boilers offer unparalleled versatility and performance:

  1. Dual Functionality: Heat your home and provide on-demand hot water with one system.
  2. Fuel Options: Choose from natural gas, propane, oil, or biomass.
  3. Radiant Heating Ready: Perfect for in-floor systems delivering even, luxurious warmth.
  4. Quiet Comfort: No noisy blowers—just consistent, silent heat.
  5. Energy Savings: Tankless combi boilers and air-to-water heat pumps keep costs low while maximizing efficiency.

Whether upgrading to a tankless combi boiler, exploring air-to-water heat pumps, or rethinking your home heating, modern boilers are the unsung heroes of comfort. At Shelter Air, we’ll help you find the perfect fit for efficiency, reliability, and modern convenience.

Ready to upgrade? Call us today!

 

A cartoon rendering of a combi boiler with labeled components, showcasing its dual functionality for home heating and hot water, ideal for energy-efficient solutions in Westchester County.
Experience the Comfort of Radiant Floor Heating

Radiant Heat: Comfort You Can Feel

Imagine stepping onto a warm tile floor on a frosty morning or feeling heat rise gently from your hardwood. That’s radiant heat—a heating system that uses warm water circulated by your boiler to provide even, consistent warmth. It’s not just about comfort; radiant heat is also:

Radiant heat is the gold standard for modern homes, and with the right boiler or air-to-water heat pump, it’s a luxury you can enjoy every day.

My Boiler Love Story

When I moved into my 1963 ranch, I had no idea the outdated boiler in the basement would change my life. At first, I thought it was a relic ready for retirement. But after a little research (and a lot of nerding out), I discovered how boilers could heat my home efficiently and even supply hot water for daily use.

 

Fast forward to today: I replaced that dinosaur with a sleek, modern boiler paired with radiant floor heating. Not only is my home consistently warm and quiet, but my utility bills dropped, and I never run out of hot water. That transformation inspired me to help other families discover the power of well-designed heating systems.

Furnaces: Reliable Workhorses for Every Home

Furnaces remain the go-to choice for many homeowners, and for good reason. These systems heat air and distribute it through ductwork, providing fast, efficient warmth. At Shelter Air, we ensure your furnace is:

Built to Last: With professional installation and regular maintenance, your furnace will deliver years of reliable service.

Diagram of furnace parts showing key components, including burners, heat exchanger, blower motor, air filter, ductwork, thermostat, and flue pipe, with labels for each part.

Maintenance & Repairs: Keep It Running Smoothly

Your heating system is like a car—it needs regular maintenance to perform at its best. Our expert technicians keep your furnace, boiler, or radiant heating system in peak condition with:

Upgrades and Replacements: If it’s time to upgrade, we’ll guide you to the best solution for your home.

Vintage Gravity Furnace
A vintage gravity furnace, also known as an octopus furnace, showcasing its distinctive tentacle-like ducts.

Fun Fact: From Octopus Furnaces to Air-to-Water Heat Pumps

Did you know that early central heating systems were so sprawling they earned the nickname “Octopus Furnace”? These gravity furnaces relied on natural convection to move warm air, with enormous ductwork that looked like tentacles stretching into every room. They didn’t need fans or electricity—a marvel for their time, even if they were massive, noisy, and inefficient by today’s standards.

Fast forward to modern heating, and we’ve come a long way. Systems like air-to-water heat pumps are now at the cutting edge, transferring heat from outdoor air—even in freezing temperatures—to warm your home and provide domestic hot water. It’s the perfect example of how innovation builds on history, bringing efficiency and comfort to new heights.

 

Diagram of an air to water heat pump system showing how it extracts heat from the outside air to provide heating and hot water for a home, with labeled components including the heat pump, water boiler, and piping system.

Nerd Out on Heating History and Tech

Because we love a good geek-out moment, here are some fascinating reads to explore the evolution of heating:

From the tentacled heating systems of yesteryear to the sleek, efficient boilers of today, heating has always been about balancing innovation with comfort. At Shelter Air, we’re proud to keep that tradition alive with solutions that work as hard as you do.

Stay cozy—and curious!

SHelter Air's octopus mascot, sits in a cozy home office surrounded by heating charts, plants, and modern heating solutions, highlighting heating systems for homes in Westchester.

Why Choose Shelter Air?

At Shelter Air, we’re on a mission to make your home the coziest, most efficient version of itself. Here’s what sets us apart:

Ready to Upgrade Your Heating?

Whether you’re interested in radiant heat, exploring air-to-water heat pumps, or just want a reliable furnace, Shelter Air is here to help.

 

Call us at 914-214-1004 to schedule your consultation today. Your comfort is our priority.

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