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New Yorker Boiler Reviews - New Yorker Residential heating boilers offer various boilers for heating homes. New Yorker is based out of Hatfield, PA, and offers boilers in gas and oil plus some add-ons for coal and wood for selected boilers. The capacity ranges for New Yorker hot water boilers make them ideal for residential use. The efficiency ranges for New Yorker hot water boilers range from 80% AFUE to 87.6% AFUE* (according to New Yorker efficiency ratings listed on the New Yorker website).
New Yorker Boiler Reviews | Consumer Ratings - Features
Various features of selected New Yorker hot water boilers are:
- Cast iron or steel heat exchangers available on selected New Yorker hot water boilers
- Lifetime limited warranty on selected New Yorker hot water boiler heat exchangers
- models can be retrofitted with indirect-fired hot water heater for domestic hot water use
- selected New Yorker hot water boiler models come configured for automatic vent damper
- Selected New Yorker hot water boilers utilize name-brand controls
- New Yorker hot water boiler cabinets are powder coated and insulated for a reduction in heat loss
- Standing pilot or electronic ignition systems available
New Yorker makes the good old-fashioned cast iron boilers for both oil and gas residential heating systems including domestic hot water for showering, washing dishes, and other domestic hot water uses.
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New Yorker is a subsidiary of Burnham Holdings which is the parent company of Burnham Hydronics - the maker of Burnham Boilers.
For more information about New Yorker and their latest models and efficiency ratings please visit the New Yorker website.
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*For all efficiency ratings please visit the AHRI website database for manufacturer’s certification for efficiency for a specific model number appliance. AHRI is the certifying and testing agency responsible for the efficiency ratings with the HVAC industry.
I have had the New Yorker Boiler CL3-105WE-T for almost 2 years and I have to say it is the noisiest furnace ever. When it starts up it sounds as if it will explode. I complained to the installer and his comment was “go to another room” The noise is heard throughout the house. I should have read the above reviews and purchased a different brand, I would not recommend the one I have to anyone looking for a quiet furnace.
I was considering replacing a 30 year old Burnham gas boiler which has been working fine. I got an estimate for a New Yorker CGS-40C and did some research. It seems all I find are negative reviews on New Yorkers. I was told that Burnham makes them, but I got the impression that wasn’t true. The contractor recommended this model due to the space constraints of the location of the current boiler. Does anyone have anything positive to say about this model?
I bought a New Yorker boiler 3 years ago. While it was under full warranty the electronics panel went out and had to be replaced. Then this last week the cast iron failed and was leaking water, I had the manufactured called by the dealer and they said they would not cover it under warranty because fresh water was allowed into the system. Not sure how they determined that nonsense, we argued and they said to send it back and they would make the determination in 30 days. So I asked how much was the cast iron part the price was $1,800 plus $2,000 in labor. Next I asked them if it’s determined that the unit failed under warranty how long before new one is sent out, 3 months after they inspect it they said…wait, this is a boiler feeding 4 apartments and I’m suppose to tell my clients to wait 4 months for heat? 4 months from now is December and where I live it starts dropping into the 20’s in November.
This New York company is the worse heating company in the world. My previous boiler lasted 28 years, and now this one lasted 3 years and I’m suppose to take their word if they say it failed due to fresh water being introduced after the initial fill, meaning somewhere I have leak in the system, which I don’t, we had a leak finder come out to check the entire system to see if there was any leaks in the foundation or in the radiators before installation, none were found. Even if they determine it is a warranty issue I have to wait 4 months plus pay $2,000 for labor.
This company is using bad castings and are going to blame the consumer. WATCH OUT for this company.
I decided due to the wait time that I had no choice but to buy another unit from a different company of course, which I’m sure New York was counting on that which is why they said 4 months to get a replacement furnace.
Very informative review. Highly appreciated. If I may ask what boiler you ultimately went with? Would help a great deal.
My 18 year old New Yorker Boiler gas fired has been knocking every time it has fired up. I have had two licensed plumbers, including the company that originally installed it, look at it and both said they can’t figure out what is wrong. “A hot water boiler isn’t supposed to make this noise.” is what they both said. I have tried to contact New Yorker Boiler directly to see if they could recommend a good diagnostician or had some suggestions, but they refuse to speak to consumers directly. They didn’t even have the courtesy to respond via email. I will probably have to replace this boiler and I definitely will avoid purchasing a New Yorker Boiler! Very poor customer service and they clearly don’t care about their reputation.
I had a New Yorker oil boiler CL 140 recently installed and I don’t really see any better efficiency compared to the previous 30 years old one, and it is much more noisy than the old one.I am not a happy customer!
Thanks for your post
I hired clarks burner service to install a new furnace as he told me my old furnace was finished. he told me the furnace he provided was the new Yorker. he installed only part of the work and I had to hire AAA heating to finish the job. because of his shoddy work I used a lot of oil had dirty water and froze. I am an old senior living in my own home. I was scammed. he should not be representing this company.
Lesson: Always do your homework when selecting a contractor. I have written an article on this and have a category called HVAC Buyers Advice with many articles to help you in this area. Finding a Good HVAC Company | Buyers Advice
I’m unable to find the efficiency rating of the New Yorker Oil Burner model AP-490U. I’ve had this burner for about two years and finally a service man shockingly indicated that it was inefficient and I was losing 17% of the heat up the chimney. I need some recourse
That shouldn’t be a shock and is actually quite good efficiency for a boiler and some furnaces. The only way to do better is to get a condensing boiler or to keep your current boiler optimally tuned with annual check ups by a competent service company that specializes in oil and uses a combustion analyzer to do the fine tuning.
I got a New Yorker CL series boiler 3 years ago. A few months ago they had to replace the whole block, but I had to pay $700 for labor and shipping and handling. That’s BS. Today I had my radiator valves changed because my pipes keep banging,and the worker told me the tankless coil is leaking on the boiler.My pipes never banged before I got this boiler. Piece of garbage.
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Submitted by Joe L. on 2014/12/09 at 1:26 pm
I have a brand new New Yorker Boiler oil fired heating system that has never been fired up even once, yet is completely defective from the manufacturer. Even though this is a brand new, unused boiler, the company is refusing to replace this defective unit under warranty.
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Submitted by Roger on 2015/01/22 at 8:35 pm
I also had terrible luck with my New Yorker Boiler….also was denied a legitimate claim on my warranty. The boiler was garbage when new….and after two years, its now in the actual garbage dump. That’s what I get for buying American. Guess its German engineering from here out. This company is essentially ripping people off.