The most common way to heat/cool a home is the forced air system. Whenever we talk about a furnace, air handler, central air conditioner, hydro air system, or rooftop system, we are talking about a forced air system. While they all have different ways of heating or cooling, they all utilize a central ducting system to move the air. The efficiency and comfort you would enjoy with a forced air system, then, heavily relies on the quality of the ducting system. From a load calculation and equipment selection to ducting design and register selection, every detail affects the quality of your forced air system. Unfortunately, many existing systems are not properly sized, sealed, insulated, or laid out to deliver proper air flow; therefore, the quality of your ducting must be considered when replacing your equipment. If there are problems that can be fixed, it is always recommended that you fix them when replacing your equipment so that your new system delivers optimal performance.

A forced water system utilizes a boiler with either a gas or oil burner to heat water. Then the circulator pump moves the heated water through the baseboard registers, radiant heating loops, hydro air system, or some combination of the three to provide heating for your home or business. While these systems are not commonly installed in new construction homes any longer due to large up-front costs, long completion times, and the ease with which central air conditioning systems pair with forced air heating systems, they are still, however, very common in existing homes built over the last 50 years throughout New England. The large cost of converting from forced water to forced air leads many to keep forced water systems in place even when it’s time to replace the boiler. Additionally many high-end homes and estates choose these systems because the benefits and flexibility outweigh the costs, when combined with hydro air.

If you are looking to heat/cool a commercial building where square footage is a premium, then placing your forced air system on the roof may be exactly what you are looking for. Many engineers need to heat/cool large areas but within limited budgets and operational space, so rooftop systems can be the perfect solution. A rooftop system delivers conditioned air via a central ducting system. Often this is accomplished through a gas/electric packaged unit with either side or bottom mounted duct connections that tie directly into the building’s central ducting system. Most add an economizer for more efficiency as well. In large applications you will often see dozens of rooftop units (RTU’s) on a single roof. Each system is connected to its own central ducting system that handles heating and cooling for a specific space of the building. These units are very heavy, so we need a crane to hoist them up or take old ones down.

Like a forced water system, a steam system uses a boiler to heat water; however, instead of heating the water to 180-200 degrees with a typical water boiler, the steam heating system uses a steam boiler to boil the water at 212 degrees. The hot steam that rises as the water burns off is used to provide heat through steam piping and in-room registers for your living spaces. While being virtually non-existent in new construction homes, you will find these systems in older homes. Since steam conversion can be both costly and timely, most people continue to use the building’s existing piping while just replacing their boilers. Very few HVAC contractors even work on steam heating systems, and the ones who do work on them aren’t as familiar with them, so many of the systems are missing critical components needed for efficient operation. Walley’s, however, specializes in both steam conversions and steam boiler (gas and oil) replacements.

Unless you’re a polar bear, when your hot water heater goes out, you need service yesterday! We offer immediate support with same-day quotes, replacements, and service on all types of water heaters. Whether gas, oil, or electric — we work with all types of power sources. Tanks, tankless, indirect, and heat pumps — we work with all types of water heaters. We pull permits, pass inspections, and get the job done on time and on budget. We can install a recirculation device to get hot water to your fixtures faster, and we can build automated sensor systems that move hot water to your fixtures the moment you enter the bath or kitchen. If you need time to think over your options, we offer complimentary electric water heaters to give you hot water while you decide what replacement makes the most sense. Service to a new degree!

Furnaces are the most common system we work on throughout New England. From sizing and design to service and support, our team is exceptionally trained to exceed your expectations. We work with both gas and oil furnaces in both conventional (80+) and high-efficiency (90+) applications. From concentric vents and condensate pumps with PH neutralizers to air filters and thermostats, we craft custom proposals that let you choose what type of system you want. Heat just went out? We offer same-day service and support with fast quotes and immediate turnaround to get you back up and running as soon as possible! We file permits, safely remove and dispose of the old unit, pass inspections, and clean up after ourselves. We stand by our installations and never leave you waiting when you have questions or need service. Welcome to the Walley’s family!

We love boilers! From removal to start-up, our process is tailored to make boiler projects as seamless as possible. We work with both gas and oil burners, and our team is trained to size, design, service, and install most makes and models for residential and commercial applications. Whether conventional or high-efficiency, water or steam, we offer a full range of services for your boiler. We service most makes and models while offering world-class brands like Burnham, Buderus, and Viessmann for replacements and new installations. For replacements, we can cut everything out and start from scratch with new piping, valves, controls, drainage, venting, etc. Or, we can work with your existing configuration to keep the costs down. Our process is built to offer quick turnaround times when you have an emergency without rushing the details. From filing permits to passing inspections, we coordinate everything from start to finish, so you can have peace of mind.

We offer two styles of heat pumps — ductless mini-split and central systems (ductwork). Both of these systems use outside air and refrigeration to transfer heat inside your home. Ductless mini-splits are really efficient and operate at a temperature as low as 15 degrees below zero. The indoor units come in several varieties for your floor, wall, and ceiling — which makes them perfect for tough retrofits. Central systems are efficient, but their operation caps out in temperatures of 25-30 degrees, so you will need a secondary heating source such as an electric heating element, gas furnace, or hot water coil (hydro-air). With both systems, it is critical to properly size the equipment and refrigeration piping, match the models, and install them exactly to manufacturer specifications to avoid stressful callbacks.

Get the best from both a forced air and forced water system by combining them in the hydro-air system. It is just like a traditional central air conditioning system, with the primary difference being that it has another coil in the indoor unit. Instead of just a refrigeration coil connected to the outdoor air conditioner or heat pump, there is a second coil built-in. This hot water coil connects to the boiler through the water piping and allows you to run heating and cooling through a central ducting system. With many options, you can utilize a boiler to heat your hot water with an indirect tank, run a zone for radiant heat in the kitchen and bathroom, run another zone for a space heater in the garage to keep the cars warm, and another zone for a hydro-air unit to provide primary heating and cooling through a central ducting system for the house. This system offers great flexibility for large applications like estates, commercial buildings, or other large properties, and they help reduce the number of fuel-burning appliances by running several zones off a single boiler — which leads to lower operational costs each month.

Maybe you have an air conditioner or heat pump, but you don’t have gas lines or oil/propane tanks. Once the temperature outside gets to 30 and below, you will want to have a backup heating source. Without gas or oil, an electric heat kit may be exactly what you are looking for. Some people call these electric furnaces. We often find these types of systems in larger developments where other fuel sources may not have been an option for the builder. Most air handlers come with the ability to install an electric element insert to provide backup heating when the temperature drops below what a central heat pump can handle. We wire everything to automate the process, so no matter what the temperature is outside, your system knows what to do!

We don’t just think about the temperature of the air in your space, but we can also assist you in getting rid of the pollutants and microorganisms that may be contaminating your air. If you need fresh air ventilation in an airtight space like a basement, we can install an ERV or HRV system. We install all types of humidifiers which keep moisture levels from drying out. An extra step you can take in destroying microorganisms and keeping your coil clean is adding a UV light called a germicidal lamp. Air filters and air cleaners catch, clean, and destroy foreign objects in the air system that can make you sick. The right filter can even protect your new equipment and reduce static pressure. Whether you are into state-of-the-art modern tech or you like to keep things old-fashioned and simple — we have the thermostat and control system for you. From smart systems to traditional ones, we will find the perfect system for you!

Whether you need a space heater just to heat a small room or you need to provide heating and air for your business through a mix of commercial systems, our fully licensed and certified HVAC technicians will exceed your expectations. We have both residential and commercial teams who specialize in all types of HVAC systems. Installing mobile home systems requires knowledge of particular codes and specifications while working in cramped crawl spaces, both of which our team of technicians can do quickly and hassle-free. If you have a smaller space and are looking for an all-in-one heating and cooling solution, a packaged unit may be a perfect fit. Just ask – we’ll find the solution perfect for you.