Frankfort, Herkimer County, NY
Boiler repair in Frankfort, NY
Boiler repair in Frankfort, NY, for steam and hot water systems. Call and you will be connected with an independent heating company that serves Frankfort and the Utica area.
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Boilers and homes in Frankfort
Frankfort is a village in Herkimer County, the closest Herkimer County village to Utica along Route 5S and the canal.
About 58% of homes were built before 1940 and about 77% before 1960.[source]
Natural gas heats about 65% of occupied homes and electricity about 31%.[source]
County information is on the Herkimer County (opens in a new tab) website.
Frankfort at a glance
| Place | Occupied homes | Utility gas | Fuel oil or kerosene | Electric | Built before 1940 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frankfort | 1,070 | 65% | 2% | 31% | 58% |
| Utica | 25,606 | 75% | 2% | 19% | 50% |
| Herkimer County | 25,741 | 45% | 22% | 14% | 39% |
Main heating fuel is for occupied homes. Census figures are estimates with margins of error.
What boiler calls from Frankfort usually involve
With so many homes in Frankfort built before 1940, steam heat is common. A steam boiler has a sight glass showing the water level and usually one-pipe or two-pipe radiators. See steam boiler repair for what is different about these systems.
Since most Frankfort homes on a boiler burn natural gas, many calls involve ignition, flame sensors, gas valves and venting. See gas boiler repair.
About 31% of homes here heat with electricity, which usually means baseboard or heat pumps, not a boiler. If you are not sure what you have, look for a boiler in the basement with pipes running up to radiators.
Boiler services for Frankfort homes
- No heat in Utica
- Emergency boiler repair
- Boiler service and tune-ups
- Boiler replacement
- Steam boiler repair
Costs vary by problem and system. See the repair cost guide.
Nearby towns
Boiler repair in Ilion, Boiler repair in Mohawk, Boiler repair in Utica. Or see all service areas.
Frankfort, at the west end of the Ilion corridor
Frankfort is a village in Herkimer County about 8.8 miles east of downtown Utica in a straight line, the first village you reach heading east on NY 5S.[source] Moyer Creek runs down through the village to the Mohawk River, and the Erie Canal passes along the river to the north.
Frankfort is closer to Utica than Ilion or Herkimer, and many Utica area companies cover it. Some treat it as part of their Herkimer County route, so the arrival window can depend on where they are working that day.
Old houses and electric heat
Census estimates put about 58% of Frankfort's homes as built before 1940, and about 11% in the 1940s.[source] That makes Frankfort one of the older villages on this line by housing age.
At the same time, electricity is the main heating fuel for about 31% of Frankfort homes, more than in most nearby villages. Natural gas heats about 65%, and fuel oil about 2%.[source] If you are in an older house with a boiler, it is very likely gas fired. If your heat comes from wall or baseboard units with no boiler in the basement, it is electric and this line is not the right call.
Year built, Frankfort village (share of housing units):
| Year built | Share of homes |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0% |
| 2010 to 2019 | 1% |
| 2000 to 2009 | 3% |
| 1990 to 1999 | 6% |
| 1980 to 1989 | 5% |
| 1970 to 1979 | 3% |
| 1960 to 1969 | 5% |
| 1950 to 1959 | 8% |
| 1940 to 1949 | 11% |
| 1939 or earlier | 58% |
Older boilers and repair or replace
In a village with so many pre-1940 homes, plenty of boilers are on their second or third replacement, and some are well past the age where replacement is worth pricing. Angi reports that boilers usually last 15 to 20 years.[source] If your boiler is older than that and needs a major part, ask the company for both a repair price and a replacement price.
ENERGY STAR certified gas boilers have an efficiency rating of 90% AFUE or higher.[source] An old atmospheric boiler is often well below that. Our repair or replace guide lays out how to compare the two.
Local contacts
Frankfort is in Herkimer County. County services are on the Herkimer County (opens in a new tab) website, and HEAP runs through the Herkimer County Department of Social Services (opens in a new tab).
How heating fuel compares with nearby places
| Place | Gas | Electric | Fuel oil | Propane | Wood |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frankfort | 65% | 31% | 2% | 0% | 0% |
| Ilion | 56% | 34% | 7% | 1% | 1% |
| Herkimer County | 45% | 14% | 22% | 9% | 6% |
Fuel shares are the main heating fuel for occupied homes, from Census estimates.[source]
One more common question
Where do Frankfort residents apply for heating help? Frankfort is in Herkimer County, so HEAP and the repair or replacement benefit are handled by the Herkimer County Department of Social Services (opens in a new tab). Apply early in the season, since funding is limited.Getting there in winter
Frankfort is a short drive east of Utica on NY 5S along the south side of the river. In a storm, roads along the valley can be slower than usual. Clear the driveway and basement entrance before the technician arrives, and keep pets away from the work area.
If your house has a separate basement entrance, tell the company. Older homes with narrow interior stairs can make carrying parts or a new boiler harder, and that matters for planning a replacement.
Questions Frankfort callers usually have
Our house is over 100 years old and still has radiators, but we are not sure if it is steam. Look for a sight glass on the side of the boiler. Water in a glass tube means steam. See our steam vs hot water guide.Will a Utica area company come to Frankfort? Many do. Frankfort is closer to Utica than Ilion or Herkimer, but confirm with the company.We are thinking about replacing an old boiler. Ask for a heat loss calculation or a radiator count, not just a match to the old boiler's size. Old boilers were often oversized.What to have ready when you call
- Your address, so the company can tell you if you are in their area.
- Boiler type and fuel if you know it: steam or hot water, gas or oil. A sight glass with water in it usually means steam.
- What it is doing, plus any code on the display or the reading on the pressure or temperature gauge.
Not sure about any of it? Call anyway. The company will ask the right questions.
Common questions
Do you cover all of Frankfort?
Service areas are set by the company you reach. Give your full address when you call and they will confirm.
Is this a heating company?
No. Call Now Plumbing is a referral line operated by Get Called LLC. You are connected with an independent local heating company.
What if I smell gas?
Leave the house and call 911 or your gas utility from outside.
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