At a glance
- ZIP code
- 02143
- Areas
- Somerville, Union Square
- County
- Middlesex County
- Services
- 5 heating services
Areas in ZIP 02143
Somerville
City bordering Medford to the south
Triple-decker boilers. Each unit may have its own boiler or share one. Narrow basements with stone foundations make access and venting tricky.
Union Square
East Somerville neighborhood around the Green Line terminus
Older multi-family homes. Original or replaced cast-iron boilers serving radiators are common. Leaking radiator valves and air in the lines are frequent complaints.
Heating services in 02143
- Boiler Repair
Gas and oil boilers that will not fire, lock out, leak or lose pressure.
- Emergency No-Heat Repair
Boiler down on a freezing night. Restoring heat and protecting pipes.
- Steam Heating Repair
Banging pipes, cold radiators and low-water lockouts in older steam systems.
- Radiator & Baseboard Heat Repair
Cold zones, air in lines, leaking valves and failed zone valves in hot-water heat.
- Boiler Maintenance & Tune-Up
Cleaning, combustion testing and safety checks before the cold arrives.
What to expect when you call
- 1
Safety check
Gas or oil supply, venting and carbon monoxide are checked first.
- 2
Read the system
Error codes, pressure or water level and the startup sequence.
- 3
Test components
Ignition, flame sensing, controls, circulators and safety devices.
- 4
Repair
The failed part is replaced or cleaned.
Have this ready when you call
- Your street address and ZIP code in ZIP 02143
- What you are seeing, hearing or smelling, and when it started
- Which of these signs apply: no heat or hot water from the boiler; boiler starts and shuts off, or shows a lockout light
- Anything you have already shut off, reset or tried
- Photos of the problem area, taken before anything is moved or removed
- Whether anyone in the home is at risk, and the best times for a visit
A clear description helps the heating provider bring the right parts and equipment on the first visit.
Call (781) 794-7623ZIP 02143: common questions
Which areas are in ZIP 02143?
ZIP 02143 includes Somerville, Union Square in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
What heating services can I get in 02143?
Boiler Repair, Emergency No-Heat Repair, Steam Heating Repair, Radiator & Baseboard Heat Repair, Boiler Maintenance & Tune-Up. One call connects you with an independent provider who serves this ZIP code.
Why are my radiators hot at the bottom and cold at the top?
That usually means air is trapped in a hot-water radiator. Bleeding it with a radiator key often fixes it; frequent bleeding points to a leak or air-separation problem.
