Recommended: Boiler Installer

Our companion email list, the Cleveland Park Listserv, is a treasure trove of recommendations. We want to share on All Life Is Local, on a periodic basis, the best recommendations that have been posted on the Cleveland Park Listserv. You'll be able to search All Life Is Local for "contractor," "plumber," "computer tech," "auto body shop" -- whatever you need.



Last week we installed a high energy efficiency gas boiler with associated hot water heater: Weil-McLain Ultra 230 High Efficiency Condensing Gas Boiler.  The cost for the two units plus installation and some odd-ends work was $12,500.  We ended up using MBS mechanical, and I liked the customer service from the owner and crew.  I went with them since they gave me a slightly better price, plus we already had a service contract with them.  Thus I felt that for accountability reasons it was better to have the same company install the unit (no possibility of the service company blaming problems on faulty installation "by the other guys") The hot water heater runs off the boiler adding to the overall energy efficiency.  The two units are a lot smaller than the old ones, so we regained a 7 by 7 foot storage room area. I was pleased with their work. Ask for Matt who is the owner, 301-680-8888.

Good Morning: Something Wicked This Way Comes

After a relatively balmy overnight of about 30 degrees, Sunday will be the warmest day we've had in a while, topping off somewhere in the lower 40's. It will be cloudy though. The long range forecast for next week hasn't changed: We're still looking at the possibility of a significant winter storm --snow or ice-- around Tuesday or Wednesday.

Today's deal: 56% off a DeLonghi oil filled heater. If there's a room in your house or apartment that's been feeling chilly this winter, get this heater for $39.97 while you can. (It's normally $91.) With silent operation and three heat settings, this heater will make the rest of this winter --and future winters-- a lot more comfortable. Click here for this very useful deal.