San Rafael Boilers

San Rafael

(415) 942-6565

Santa Rosa

(707) 452-3464
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Radiant Heat Boilers in San Rafael, CA

We are the boiler professionals of Marin County





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Boiler & Hydronic Services in San Rafael, CA:

• John Owens has 50 years of experience working with boilers.

• Our company has been actively installing and repairing boilers in California since 1988.

• Our boiler service technicians are some of the most knowledgeable in the industry.

• We carry the most frequently used boiler parts in our well-stocked boiler / hydronic service trucks. This saves you time and money.

• Hot water boilers require detailed annual maintenance (mandatory in the installation manual). We service hundreds of residential boilers in Marin, Sonoma, and Napa Counties. Call today and become an annual maintenance customer.

Customer Testimonials

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My dealings with the John Owens Company have been outstanding in all aspects; always punctual, excellent communication, and product service. I highly recommend them

Joan Porter
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Was so impressed with the service I got! Tim figured out quickly why my radiant heat was not working and fixed it. He explained everything to me and answered all my questions. The office communicated his arrival time with updates, so that I could keep working until he arrived.

Constance Riedinger
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From start to finish, working with John Owens is always a pleasure. Scheduling is easy and every technician we have worked with has been honest, reliable, and professional. Today, they sent Tim to help me with our dated boiler system. He was extremely knowledgeable and beyond helpful. Thank you, Tim!

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Annual Boiler Maintenance

  • Owning a car and a boiler are comparable. It has a lot of moving parts, is fluid-filled, and needs annual maintenance. Many pages of annual maintenance checks are provided by each manufacturer to ensure the boiler stays safe and the boiler guarantee is upheld. We are proficient in adhering to the manufacturer’s specifications to maintain the dependability and safety of your boiler. Regular upkeep lowers the cost of boiler repairs.
  • There are numerous external parts that make up a boiler. Backflow preventers, zone valves, air eliminators, expansion tanks, automatic fill valves, temperature pressure gauges, circulating pumps, and switching relays are a few of these. All of these elements are examined during our yearly visit. Often, peripheral components require replacement before the boiler. It’s critical to inspect and repair these parts before they result in a significant heating breakdown.
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Boiler and Hydronic Installation / Replacement

Do I Need a New Boiler Installation/Boiler Replacement?

Boilers are quite popular because of their extraordinary longevity, but like any other household appliance, they will eventually need to be replaced. Due to the sophisticated nature of these components, even a little problem with an older boiler may have significant consequences. The skilled San Rafael, CA, installation crew at John Owens will get you a quick quote and a replacement boiler when it needs to be replaced.
If any of the following apply to your unit, you may need to replace it:

  • Your boiler is older than twenty years.
  • Regular repairs are required for your boiler.
  • Your utility expenses are sky high because of your heater.
  • You’re thinking about electrifying your house.

If your air conditioning or heating system shows signs of approaching failure, we strongly suggest replacing it right away. It is not a prudent or cost-effective strategy to pay for excessive repairs. Replacing an old boiler with a new one has several advantages, including better long-term dependability, dependable heating and operating, and lower energy use. Since every building is unique, John Owens Services will assist you in determining whether a simple repair will be enough or if you need to purchase a replacement system.





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Air to Water Heat Pumps – the way of the future

  • The USA as a whole, including California, is shifting away from using fossil fuels to heat our homes. Gas boilers are replaced by high-efficiency heating and cooling devices called air-to-water heat pumps. Heat pumps can have an efficiency of up to 400%. In layman’s words, that means the appliance can produce up to 4 kW out of 1 kW in. After 2027, it will be illegal to buy new gas boilers in California. The nation as a whole will phase out gas boilers by 2030.
  • You may now store heated or cooled water for your home’s heating and cooling requirements during off-peak electrical periods with Air-to-Water Heat Pumps. In Marin County, a kilowatt costs, on average, 46 cents. 30 cents is the price for a kilowatt during off-peak hours, and 60 cents during peak hours (4 to 9 p.m.). When work is done during off-peak hours and energy is stored for use during peak hours, this is referred to as load shifting in the future. It would be wonderful to heat or cool for 33% less than what a typical household uses.




Boiler and Hydronic Repairs

Every hydronic heating boiler will require maintenance at some point. Because most boiler firms are based on the East Coast, it can take some time to discover and locate the necessary parts. We have specially equipped trucks for servicing hydronic boilers, and inside are the most commonly needed replacement and repair parts. We are able to expedite repairs because we have a substantial stock of boiler parts from specialized manufacturers in our warehouse. Our parts department has the fastest turnaround times when it comes to locating non-stock boiler repair parts. Nothing is more annoying, as far as we are aware, than having a novice boiler specialist arrive to assess your issue. They make several visits to your home. They depart from the work to find parts. There is inadequate communication. It usually takes one to two weeks for parts to arrive. Occasionally, the incorrect parts are ordered. As a customer, you are without heat and occasionally without hot water in the interim. Speak with the professionals. In Marin, Sonoma, and Napa Counties, we locate and acquire boiler components the quickest. While we wait for a part, we can temporarily install portable boilers to supply heat and hot water. We make every effort to make the boiler repair process less frustrating.

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Combi Boilers- Hot water and heating are provided by these boilers. We are knowledgeable with the typical issues, the parts that are required, and the particular upkeep that combination boilers need. Did you know that, in order to maintain the hot water flowing and get rid of mineral buildup, the heat exchanger for the hot water needs to be acid flushed periodically?
Tankless Boilers- It functions similarly to a combi boiler, but only for the radiant heat portion of the house’s water heating system; it doesn’t heat potable water or provide radiant heating. excellent for saving space and efficiency.
Individual Heating Boilers- A lot of boilers merely heat spaces. To supply hot water for residential use, the residence features a separate water heater. We service and repair sixty-year-old boilers. Indeed, these vintage cast iron boilers have a very lengthy lifespan. Nevertheless, they are costly to run and not very efficient. We have been installing and maintaining condensing boilers for thirty years. Condensing boilers use PVC pipe for exhaust and are frequently 95% efficient.
Boilers attached to Indirect Water Heaters A big hot water storage tank is indirectly heated by a space heating boiler found in certain larger residences. These bigger combination systems are what we maintain and fix.

Our repair services offered to homeowners in the San Rafael area include:

  • Gas boiler issues
  • Radiant floor repairs
  • Radiant floor manifold repairs and replacement
  • Radiant leak locating and repair
  • Boiler external components repair and replacement
  • Hydronic Circulating Pump repair and replacement
  • Thermostat problems
  • Zone valve and zoning problems
  • Hydronic Baseboard problems
  • European radiator problems
  • Indirect tank repairs and replacement


If you live in the San Rafael area and need boiler repair, call the professionals at John Owens Services.

Fast Service

$200 – Off Install

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Special Offers

10% – Senior Discount

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Water Wasting

10% – Veterans Discount

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Job Estimate

$35 – Off Repair

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Reliable Plumbing

Reliable Radiant Heat Boilers Services

If your radiant heating boiler isn’t working properly, John Owens Services can help. To ensure that your boiler service or repair is completed correctly, our boiler service team members are trained in the newest technology and have access to the most recent replacement parts. We recognize how much you depend on your heating system, particularly during the cold winter months, so we make it a point to return your calls quickly and provide you with the necessary repair work as soon as possible.

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Boilers in San Rafael

For everything from central heating to radiant heating, our company is the greatest in the San Rafael region. We can handle wall heaters, tankless water heaters, and heat pumps/heat pump water heaters, in addition to a wide variety of heater types. We make sure that everything we perform, from small fixes for simple issues to big repairs that require special and unique solutions, lives up to our reputation for unparalleled quality since we know that’s what you need for your heating and cooling system. Furthermore, our team continuously delivers the first-rate customer service and first-rate experience for San Rafael homes for which we have become well-known.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can a boiler be a water heater too?

Some appliances, known as combi boilers, are capable of serving as both water heaters and warmers. An indirect water heater can be heated by a boiler for larger installations. To heat water apart from the boiler water that heats your house, you can install this external water tank to your boiler.

Is there a difference between a boiler and furnace?

Boilers provide steam or heat water to heat your house. To heat your home, heat is transported by radiators, radiant ceilings, radiant floors, and pipes. In a domestic boiler system, the piping is usually tiny and may be readily concealed inside the home’s structure. Because it is simple to install and operates on numerous floors, radiant heating has grown in popularity. A motor-driven furnace provides the only source of heat for a forced-air home; the warm air is forced through the furnace and into the home’s ducts and vents. Large duct systems, which are typically found in air systems, are more challenging to operate inside the house’s structure and are more difficult to zone than boiler systems.

How often should maintenance be done on a boiler?

Annual boiler maintenance is necessary for most devices. Professional inspections and maintenance can help detect minor problems before they become larger, more costly concerns down the road, such as leaks and water damage. It’s also imperative to make sure your system is safe to operate; if something goes wrong, it can contain dangerous components that put you and your family in danger. It is also a good idea to give your boiler system a checkup after a long time of inactivity to maintain its functionality just before the San Rafael heating season begins.

Trusted Since 1986

Boiler systems use the incredible heat-carrying ability of water to produce consistent, energy-efficient, safe, and reliable heat. That doesn’t imply these systems won’t have issues, though; maintenance and repairs will eventually be necessary. When that time comes, we strongly advise you to schedule any required maintenance, repairs, or replacements with John Owens Services, the most respected heating and cooling specialist in San Rafael, California.

For any of your boiler needs, contact John Owens Services in San Rafael at 707-452-3464 or 415-322-7542 right now. We promise that after every installation, maintenance, or repair, your San Rafael heating and air conditioning system is running as efficiently as possible!

Serving Marin & Sonoma Counties

Good plumbing, heating, and air conditioning systems are vital in every North California home. John Owens Services, Inc. is proud to be the expert plumbing company you can count on