Boiler and Furnace Installation in Westchester, Putnam & Bronx County
When a boiler or furnace fails in the middle of a Westchester winter, the last thing you want is a company that's guessing at the work. Almeida Oil has handled boiler installation in Westchester, Putnam & Bronx since 1986 — family-owned, factory-trained, and available around the clock. Whether you're replacing aging equipment or upgrading a system that's been struggling, we handle the full job from estimate through installation and follow-up maintenance.
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Boiler Installation Westchester NY Homeowners Rely On
A boiler replacement is one of the larger investments a homeowner makes. Getting it right means choosing the correct equipment for your home's size and layout, installing it to manufacturer spec, and commissioning it properly so it runs efficiently from day one.
Our technicians train annually with the manufacturers of the equipment we install. That's not a marketing phrase — it means when a new boiler model ships with updated controls or a revised combustion sequence, our team has hands-on time with it before it shows up in your basement. We install boilers from the top equipment brands in the industry, and those installations come with a warranty on our workmanship.
We serve homeowners throughout Mount Kisco, Bedford, Katonah, Chappaqua, Pleasantville, and Briarcliff and most other towns in Westchester, Putnam, Bronx and parts of Fairfield County.
Full Range of Heating System Installation Services
We don't specialize in just one type of system. Our installation work covers the full range of oil-fired heating equipment found in Westchester homes.
Boiler Installation
Hot-water and steam boilers for forced-baseboard and radiator systems. We size the unit correctly for your home, handle all connections, and test the system before we leave. Boiler installations include a full commissioning check and a walkthrough so you understand your new equipment.
Furnace Installation
Forced-air oil furnaces for homes with duct systems. We assess your existing ductwork as part of the estimate, flag any issues that could affect performance, and match you with the right unit for your heating load.
Burner Installation
Sometimes the boiler or furnace shell is in good shape but the burner — the component that actually ignites the fuel — has reached the end of its service life. Burner installation or replacement is often a more cost-effective fix than replacing the whole system. We evaluate this honestly during the estimate.
Hot Water Heater Installation
Many Westchester homes run a separate oil-fired hot water heater, or an indirect water heater plumbed off the boiler. We install both. If you're replacing an older standalone unit or adding an indirect system to improve efficiency, we can advise on which setup makes the most sense for your household's hot water demand.
Heating System Upgrades
If your existing system is functional but inefficient, we can evaluate whether a controls upgrade, burner replacement, or partial component swap improves performance without a full system replacement.
How We Approach a Boiler of Furnace Installation
There's a process to doing this work well. Ours runs like this:
1. Free Estimate
We come to the property, assess the existing equipment and installation conditions, and give you a written estimate. No charge, no pressure. The estimate covers equipment, labor, and any materials needed to bring the system up to current standards.
2. Equipment Selection
We'll walk you through the options that fit your home and budget. Because our technicians train annually with equipment manufacturers, we can explain the real differences between models — not just the spec sheet.
3. Installation
Our team handles the removal of old equipment, installation of the new unit, all connections, flue work, and controls. We work cleanly and don't leave you with a mess. Every installation is done to manufacturer spec and current code.
4. Commissioning and Testing
Before we close out a job, we fire the system and run a full combustion analysis. This verifies that the equipment is operating correctly and gives us a baseline for future service visits. We walk you through the new system's controls and answer any questions.
5. Ongoing Maintenance
A good installation is the starting point, not the finish line. We offer oil burner service contracts with automatic fuel delivery that keep your system tuned annually, prioritize your service calls, and — depending on the plan — cover parts and labor for covered breakdowns. Regular maintenance extends equipment life and keeps efficiency where it should be.
Oil Burner Service Contracts
An oil burner service contract is how you protect the investment you've made in new equipment. Here's what a typical contract includes:
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Annual tune-up — cleaning the combustion chamber, replacing the nozzle and filter, checking all controls, and running a flue gas analysis to confirm the system is burning cleanly and efficiently
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Priority service — contract customers move to the front of the line when they call with a problem
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Parts and labor coverage — higher-tier contracts cover the cost of parts and labor on covered repairs, which can easily offset the annual contract cost in a single service call
Most manufacturers also recommend annual professional service to keep equipment warranties valid. A service contract makes that straightforward.
We offer the following service contracts to our automatic delivery customers:
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Bronze: 8am–4:30pm coverage Monday through Friday, plus one tune-up and cleaning per contract year.
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Silver: Bronze coverage, plus 24/7 coverage for no-heat emergencies when outside air temperature is below 50F. 24/7 coverages for serious fuel leaks or other dangerous situations.
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Platinum: Silver 24/7 coverage, and includes the most extensive parts coverage.
Ask about our contract options when you schedule an installation estimate, or call us any time to add a contract to existing equipment.
The Factory Training Difference
Annual factory training is something we take seriously because it directly affects the quality of work we do in your home.
Heating equipment changes. Controls get more sophisticated, combustion requirements shift, and manufacturers update installation procedures as they learn more about real-world performance. A technician who hasn't stayed current with those changes is working from outdated assumptions.
Our team trains with the manufacturers of the brands we carry every year. That means we understand the current equipment, know the common failure points to check during installation, and can set up controls correctly the first time. It's one reason our installations come with a workmanship warranty — we're confident in what we're doing.
Equipment Maintenance and Repair
Installation work is only part of what we do. For homeowners who already have a functioning system, we provide:
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Oil burner tune-ups — annual cleaning, nozzle replacement, combustion analysis, and controls check
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Oil burner repair — diagnosis and repair of burner malfunctions, ignition failures, and combustion problems. Oil burner repair in Westchester is something we handle year-round, including emergency calls.
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Boiler and furnace diagnostics — if your system is running but behaving strangely (short cycling, uneven heat, unusual noise), we can diagnose the cause and give you an honest assessment of repair vs. replacement
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Emergency service — 24/7, including weekends and holidays
If you're on automatic fuel delivery and have an oil burner service contract, your maintenance visits are scheduled automatically and you have priority access to our service team.
Service Area
We install and service heating equipment throughout Westchester, Putnam, Bronx and parts of Fairfield County, including Mount Kisco, Chappaqua, Pleasantville, and Briarcliff. We also provide installation in Bedford and Katonah for homeowners in those communities and many others.
If you're unsure whether your address is in our service area, call us. We cover a wide territory and accommodate requests at the edges of our range when we can.
We pair all heating system work with our heating oil delivery service. If you're installing new equipment, getting your fuel supply set up at the same time is one less thing to worry about.
Frequently Asked Questions About Boiler and Furnace Installation
How long does a boiler or furnace installation take?
Most residential installations are completed in a single day. The timeline depends on the complexity of the job — a straightforward boiler swap with no changes to the flue or piping goes faster than a job that requires reconfiguring connections or upgrading venting. We'll give you a realistic timeline during the estimate, and we schedule jobs so we don't leave you without heat overnight.
What does a warrantied installation mean?
When we say our installations are warrantied, we mean we stand behind our workmanship. If something we installed or connected fails because of how the work was done — not because of a product defect or unrelated equipment issue — we come back and fix it at no charge. Equipment itself also carries a manufacturer's warranty, which we register on your behalf after installation. We'll explain both warranties when we close out the job.
Should I repair my old system or replace it?
It depends on the age of the equipment, the cost of the repair, and how efficiently the system is running. As a rough guide: if the repair cost is more than half the cost of a new system, and the equipment is over 15 years old, replacement usually makes more financial sense over a 5-year horizon. We give you honest numbers during the estimate — we're not pushing replacement when repair is the right call, and we're not recommending a patch when the equipment is genuinely at end of life.
Do you handle the permit for a new installation?
Yes. Most boiler and furnace replacements in Westchester require a permit and inspection. We pull the permit as part of the job, coordinate the inspection with the local building department, and ensure the installation meets current code requirements. This is included in the installation scope — you don't need to manage that process separately.
What oil burner service contract options do you offer?
We offer tiered service contracts. The base level covers the annual tune-up and priority service scheduling. Higher tiers add parts and labor coverage for covered breakdowns. The right plan depends on the age of your equipment and your appetite for variable repair costs. We'll walk you through the options — there's no obligation to decide at the time of installation. You can also visit our FAQ page for more detail on how service contracts work.