Maintenance Checklist Keeping Your 40-Gallon Gas Water Heater Running Smooth

Maintenance Checklist: Keeping Your 40-Gallon Gas Water Heater Running Smooth

Your water heater is one of the hardest-working appliances in your home, quietly heating gallon after gallon every single day. But here’s the catch...
Installation Guide What Mike Learned Replacing His Old Tank with a 40-Gallon ProLine

Installation Guide: What Mike Learned Replacing His Old Tank with a 40-Gallon ProLine

here are few household headaches as frustrating as stepping into a cold shower because your water heater decided it was done. For me, the last stra...
Gas vs. Electric Water Heaters Why Mike Still Chooses Gas for His Home

Gas vs. Electric Water Heaters: Why Mike Still Chooses Gas for His Home

Choosing a water heater isn’t something most homeowners think about until it’s urgent—like when your old tank springs a leak, or you suddenly find ...
Is a 40-Gallon Gas Water Heater Enough for Your Family Mike Explains Sizing Basics

Is a 40-Gallon Gas Water Heater Enough for Your Family? Mike Explains Sizing Basics

When you’re shopping for a new water heater, size matters. Too small, and you’ll run out of hot water halfway through your morning shower. Too big,...
Sizing Guide Is 90,000 BTUs Enough for Your Home

Sizing Guide: Is 90,000 BTUs Enough for Your Home?

When I bought my Weil-McLain CGI-4 Series 4 cast iron boiler, the spec sheet said 90,000 BTUs. But I kept asking myself: Is that really enough for ...
Boiler Cost Breakdown: Equipment, Installation, Energy Use & Long-Term Value

Boiler Cost Breakdown: Long-Term Value, Energy Use, Equipment, and Installation

When I decided to replace my old boiler with the Weil-McLain CGI-4 Series 4 (90,000 BTU cast iron natural gas boiler), I thought the hard part woul...
Heating Performance in Winter: Can the CGI-4 Handle Extreme Cold?

Heating Performance in Winter: Can the CGI-4 Handle Extreme Cold?

When I upgraded to the Weil-McLain CGI-4 Series 4 (90,000 BTU cast iron gas boiler), I knew it was going to be tested by one thing: Midwest winters...
Noise, Space & Venting: Will a 90,000 BTU Boiler Fit in Your Utility Room?

Noise, Space & Venting: Will a 90,000 BTU Boiler Fit in Your Utility Room?

When I bought my Weil-McLain CGI-4 Series 4, 90,000 BTU cast iron natural gas boiler, I wasn’t just thinking about heat. I was worried about whethe...
Do Natural Gas Boilers Qualify for Rebates or Tax Credits in 2025

Do Natural Gas Boilers Qualify for Rebates or Tax Credits in 2025?

When I installed my Weil-McLain CGI-4 Series 4 natural gas boiler, one of my first questions was: Am I going to get any money back for this? Betwee...
Weil-McLain vs. Burnham vs. Utica Which 90k BTU Boiler Does Mike Recommend

Weil-McLain vs. Burnham vs. Utica: Which 90k BTU Boiler Does Mike Recommend?

When I started shopping for a new 90,000 BTU natural gas boiler, I quickly realized three names kept popping up everywhere: Weil-McLain, Burnham, a...
Troubleshooting Guide What to Do If Your Gas Boiler Isn’t Heating Right

How to Troubleshoot Your Gas Boiler If It Isn't Heating Up Correctly

There’s nothing worse than a boiler that quits on the coldest day of the year. I’ve been there. My Weil-McLain CGI-4 Series 4 had been running smoo...
Maintenance Checklist Keeping Your Weil-McLain CGI-4 Boiler Running Smooth

Maintenance Checklist: Keeping Your Weil-McLain CGI-4 Boiler Running Smooth

When I first installed my Weil-McLain CGI-4 Series 4 90,000 BTU Cast Iron Boiler, I thought I was done. New boiler, check. Warm house, check. But a...