Boiler Repair in Wauwatosa, WI

Name: Burkhardt Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electric
Address: 8232 N Teutonia Ave, Milwaukee, WI, 53209, US
Telephone: 414-206-3049
Price range: $-$$$

Wauwatosa's historic neighborhoods along Underwood Avenue, the Hart Park corridor, and the blocks surrounding Tosa Village contain some of the most architecturally significant homes in Milwaukee's inner suburbs — and a high concentration of original steam and hot water boiler systems. Craftsman bungalows, Dutch colonials, and Tudor revivals built in the 1920s and 1930s were almost universally heated with cast iron boilers and radiators, and many of those systems are still in daily service today.

Burkhardt Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electric has been serving Wauwatosa homeowners since 1961. We understand the specific demands that pre-war and early postwar construction places on heating systems: heavy envelope loads, plaster walls that retain moisture, and radiator-based distribution that requires different diagnostic skills than forced-air systems.

Common boiler failures we see in Wauwatosa include low water cutoff malfunctions, failed expansion tanks, and pressure relief valves that have been bypassed or ignored for years. Steam systems in particular develop problems with air vents that rust shut, keeping heat out of entire zones. Hot water systems may suffer from circulator pump failures or zone valve problems that leave one floor of the house cold while another overheats.

Wauwatosa boiler calls are not always emergencies — but when they are, Burkhardt is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. A boiler failure on a January night in an older Tosa home with no backup heat is exactly the situation our emergency dispatch team handles every winter. We carry parts for common boiler brands and repair most systems same day.

If your Wauwatosa boiler is aging — or if you are considering whether a modern high-efficiency boiler might be worth the upgrade — Burkhardt's NATE-certified technicians will walk you through the numbers honestly. GreenSky financing is available for replacement projects.

Ready to schedule service? Call Burkhardt Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electric at 414-206-3049 or contact us online. We serve the greater Milwaukee area with 24/7 emergency availability.

Radiant Heating Systems

Many boiler systems in Southeastern Wisconsin power radiant floor heating — one of the most comfortable and energy-efficient heating methods available. Our technicians are experienced with hydronic radiant systems, including in-floor tubing, baseboard radiators, and cast iron radiator systems found in older Milwaukee-area homes. Whether you need radiant system repairs, zone valve replacement, or a new radiant floor installation, we handle the complete system.

We work on all boiler brands including Weil-McLain, Burnham, Buderus, Lochinvar, Navien, Slant/Fin, Crown, Peerless, and Utica. From cast iron steam boilers in older Milwaukee homes to modern high-efficiency condensing units, we've seen and repaired them all.

(414) 206-3049

My Wauwatosa home has radiators that clank and bang. What causes that?

Banging and clanking in steam radiators is usually water hammer — condensate trapped in the steam supply that gets hit by incoming steam. Causes include slightly tilted radiators, a failed steam trap, or supply piping issues. Burkhardt diagnoses steam system noise throughout Wauwatosa and fixes the root cause rather than masking symptoms.

Can Burkhardt repair an old Weil-McLain or Burnham boiler in my Tosa home?

Yes. Burkhardt technicians work on all major boiler brands including Weil-McLain, Burnham, Peerless, Crown, and others common in the Milwaukee area. We stock common replacement parts and can source less common components quickly.

My Wauwatosa home loses heat on the upper floor but the radiators downstairs are hot. Why?

In hot water systems, this often points to a zone valve that has failed closed or a circulator pump issue on the upper zone. In steam systems, it may be air vents on upper radiators that are stuck. Burkhardt will diagnose your specific system configuration and restore balanced heat to all floors.

(414) 206-3049