Hydronic Heat Systems

Yes — hydronic heat can be retrofitted in many homes and commercial buildings. Modern hydronic systems are flexible and can be added to existing structures without major demolition. Depending on the building layout, we can retrofit radiant floors, wall panels, ceiling panels, baseboard hydronic heaters, or an air handler with a built-in hydronic coil connected to your boiler system.

A retrofit typically includes:

• Heat-loss calculations to determine required BTUs

• Selecting the right distribution method (radiant floors, panels, baseboards, fan-coil)

• Integrating new hydronic loops with an existing boiler or installing a new high-efficiency boiler

• Running PEX or copper piping with minimal disruption to finished areas

• Adding code-compliant controls, zoning, circulator pumps, and mixing valves

• Full testing, flushing, and documentation

Hydronic retrofits are especially effective for: older homes, remodels, small additions, accessory dwelling units (ADUs), commercial spaces, shops, garages, and any building that struggles with uneven heating.

Yes — we specialize in commercial hydronic systems. We handle full-scale commercial projects including radiant floors, hydronic coils in air handlers, boiler systems, snow-melt loops, and large-area heating solutions for warehouses, shops, and high-traffic facilities. All installations include heat-loss calculations, controls, zoning, commissioning, and documentation.

Both boilers and heat pumps can power a hydronic system — the right choice depends on the building, climate, and temperature requirements.

Boilers (gas or electric) are the most common heat source for hydronic systems because they provide high water temperatures needed for radiant floors, radiators, and hydronic coils. They deliver strong performance in cold weather and work with any distribution method, including older cast-iron radiators.

Heat pumps can also heat hydronic systems, but they operate at lower water temperatures. They work best with modern low-temperature radiant floors, panel radiators, or fan-coils designed for 100–120°F supply temperatures. In mild climates, hydronic heat pumps can be extremely efficient and reduce operating costs.

In many buildings, the best solution is a hybrid system — a heat pump handles most of the load, and a boiler provides backup during colder periods or high-demand conditions.

Hydronic systems require very little day-to-day attention, but they do benefit from annual professional maintenance to ensure reliability, efficiency, and long equipment life.

Typical hydronic maintenance includes:

• Flushing and checking system water quality (pH, corrosion inhibitors, air content)

• Inspecting and cleaning the boiler or heat source (burners, heat exchanger, condensate trap, sensors)

• Checking pumps, valves, and zone controls to make sure all loops operate correctly and quietly

• Bleeding air from the system to prevent noise, cold spots, or circulation issues

• Verifying pressure, expansion tank operation, and safety devices

• Inspecting manifolds, actuators, and mixing valves for proper temperature control and balance

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Proper hydronic maintenance helps prevent leaks, keeps operating costs down, and ensures even, comfortable heat throughout the home or building.

Yes — hydronic systems can provide cooling, but only when designed with the right equipment. Traditional radiant floors cannot cool because they risk condensation. But hydronic cooling works very well when paired with:

• Fan coils or air handlers with a chilled-water coil

• Chiller or heat-pump systems that supply cold water

• Proper dehumidification and condensate management

Hydronic cooling is most effective in commercial buildings, shops, gyms, multi-unit properties, and homes that already use fan-coil air handlers for heating. In this setup, the same coil used for warm water in winter can run chilled water in summer for smooth, efficient cooling.

Radiant floors are used for heating only, but radiant ceilings and wall panels can cool when humidity is controlled.

Installation time depends on the type of hydronic system and the size of the project.

Residential radiant floors or baseboards typically take 2–5 days, depending on the number of zones, floor coverings, and boiler integration.

Commercial projects such as warehouses, gyms, automotive shops, retail spaces, or multi-unit buildings can take 1–3 weeks, depending on square footage, accessibility, manifold count, and piping layout.

Air handlers with hydronic coils are usually installed in 1–2 days, including piping, controls, and commissioning.

Every project includes pressure testing, control setup, and a full system check before we sign off, ensuring code compliance and reliable operation.

Yes — we service hydronic systems installed by other contractors. Whether your system was installed recently or many years ago, we can diagnose issues, balance zones, inspect controls, upgrade components, flush and clean loops, correct piping errors, and bring the system back to proper operation.

We work with radiant floors, baseboards, panel radiators, air handlers with hydronic coils, boilers, circulator pumps, manifolds, actuators, and mixing valves installed by any company.

If the system has design or installation problems, we provide clear recommendations and options to restore performance, improve efficiency, and ensure full code compliance.

We service and install a wide range of hydronic and heating equipment from leading manufacturers. Our team works with:

• Boilers: Navien, Lochinvar, Triangle Tube, Viessmann, Rinnai, Bosch

• Radiant heat controls & manifolds: Uponor, Viega, Caleffi, Watts, Danfoss

• Pumps & valves: Grundfos, Taco, Wilo, Honeywell Resideo

• Fan coils & air handlers with hydronic coils: Daikin, Mitsubishi, LG, Bosch, Carrier, First Co., MagicAire

• Panel radiators & baseboards: Runtal, Buderus, Myson, Slant/Fin

If your system uses a different brand, we can typically service it as well — most hydronic components follow standard plumbing, control, and circulation principles.