A large share of homes and co-ops in northern Queens are heated by boilers — steam in many older buildings, hot water in others. We fix low-water cutoffs, burners, circulators, vents and radiator valves, and we install heat pumps for owners who want efficient heating and cooling in one system.
When the boiler also makes your hot water, a no-hot-water call is often a boiler problem — see water heater service. Leaking heating pipes are handled through leak detection and repair, and we service many boiler-heated buildings in Jackson Heights, Astoria and East Elmhurst.
When to call for boiler & heat pump service
- Some radiators stay cold while others are hot
- Pipes bang or hiss when the heat comes on
- The boiler shuts off on low water or low pressure
- Radiator valves drip or leak
- The boiler fires on and off constantly
What happens on the visit
- Inspect water level, pressure, burner, controls and venting.
- Quote a flat price for the fix.
- Repair, bleed or balance the system.
- Suggest upgrades only where they save you money.
How is boiler repair priced?
You get one flat, written price after we diagnose the problem. These factors have the biggest effect on it:
- Steam versus hot-water system
- The failed part — low-water cutoff, circulator, burner or controls
- Radiator or valve work in individual rooms
- For heat pumps: number of indoor units and electrical work
Tips to avoid the next repair
- Check the steam boiler's sight glass regularly
- Bleed hot-water radiators each fall
- Have the boiler cleaned before heating season
- Leave space around radiators so heat can circulate
Boiler & Heat Pump Service near you
We provide boiler & heat pump service throughout East Elmhurst, Jackson Heights, Corona, Woodside, Astoria, Sunnyside, College Point, Whitestone, Flushing and Maspeth. Technicians leave from 25-42 81st St in East Elmhurst. Looking for something else? See all of our plumbing, heating and AC services or learn about our team.
Boiler & Heat Pump Service FAQ
What causes banging steam pipes?
Usually water trapped in pipes that lost their slope, or a water-level problem at the boiler.
Do heat pumps work in NYC winters?
Modern cold-climate heat pumps are designed to heat well in New York winters.
How often should a boiler be serviced?
Every year before heating season.
Last updated September 19, 2026 · East Elmhurst Emergency Plumber Heating & Cooling