Bob Gagnon Plumbing and Heating

I have been a Self-Employed Master Plumber/Gasfitter since 1981, designing and installing Top Quality Hydronic Heating and Plumbing systems. I strive to use the best quality piping materials, installed with the best, modern piping techniques to give you a trouble free job that will surely last decades. To maintain strict quality control, I do all the work myself, so you have a Master Plumber with over 40 years experience doing all the work. If you have a question or problem I pick up the phone and I will know what you are talking about. I give all my customers my cell number and my business phone rings at my house, so I am always available to take your call. I am a LEED Accredited Professional and I live by the LEED slogan by providing my customers with Whole Building Efficiency. I love my job and derive much enjoyment from fixing people's problems, and saving water and energy. I look forward to working with you to design the best system to suit your needs. Thanks, Bob Gagnon LEED AP 978-853-4873; Massachusetts Master Plumber/Gasfitters License #9694; New Hampshire Master Plumbers License #4513; Oil Burner License

Steam Boiler Replacements, High Efficiency Boiler Replacements, Radiant Heating, Water Heater Replacement, Plumbing System replacement and Repair

Dr Marty Taylor- Newton, Massachusetts

Challenge

Nearly every steam boiler I see is installed improperly, with loud banging, uneven heating, and sky-high bills. Luckily I became a disciple of Dan Holohan, reading all his books and attending his seminars. I received a call from Dr. Taylor a few years ago, he had a lot of problems with his two heating systems. He had a fairly rare, residential two pipe steam heating system, that other contractors had worked on with no improvement. He also had a forced hot water system with and old inefficient boiler, zoning problems, and other issues. Together we devised a plan to replace both his boilers, re-work his zoning for maximum comfort and efficiency. He recently sent me a testimonial that I will post below so you can see how quiet, efficient, and comfortable your heating system can be. I look forward to working with you to design the best heating system that will increase the comfort and efficiency of your home. Thank You, Bob Gagnon o

Approach

The Taylor home was a mishmash of heating problems. Copper finned baseboard on a steam system with cast iron radiators, really bad near boiler piping and a forced hot water system with improper zoning, the fix required new boilers, and a lot of changes to the system piping throughout the house.

Solution

I installed an American-Made, Utica SSC Modulating-Condensing Boiler for maximum efficiency. After decades of installing Utica Boilers, I was confidant with Utica's Top Quality and support after the sale. I also knew that getting parts down the road would not be a problem. Utica Boilers are made with old-school quality, supported by a really nice, helpful staff. The job went smoothly, the zoning and boilers worked great, Marty and his wife Cristin very happy and have seen a large drop in the energy bill. Marty was so happy after the job he sent me a great testimonial that I will post below. My wife and I bought a relatively large 100 year old home in Newton, complete with seven HVAC systems. When winter rolled around there was such a loud banging in the basement from the monstrously oversized 2-pipe steam system that my wife actually called 911, thinking someone was trying to break into the house. We also had and old forced hot water system that left 8 exposed jetstreams of flame visible in the basement and didn't start reliably. Bob Gagnon was the best contractor we used out of many in a large renovation process. The depth of his knowledge and experience was very impressive. He updated both systems and switched many parts of the steam system into new forced hot water zones; he also did not recommend a number of options that might have been more expensive. He helped us through the Mass Save Heat Loan process, and works closely with and excellent electrician Dave Tessier, to make the whole installation go smoothly. The work Bob did was beautiful, the systems run quietly and efficiently, we have saved between 30%-50% on heating over the last few winters. I can't recommend him more highly. Marty and Cristin Taylor Newton, Ma. I look forward to working with you to design a system that will increase the comfort and efficiency of your heating system. Thanks, Bob Gagnon call 978-853=4873 or email [email protected]