At GEN3 Electric & HVAC, we take pride in helping homeowners stay warm, safe, and comfortable with our expert services. Our team specializes in boiler services like installation, replacement, and maintenance. If you’re considering a boiler installation in Philadelphia, we recently completed a project that perfectly demonstrates the benefits of upgrading to a modern heating system.

For this rowhome in the Lower Moyamensing neighborhood, technicians Kyle and Frank replaced an aging Peerless MI Series boiler with a Crown Aruba 70,000 BTU gas boiler. The result? Improved heating efficiency, modern safety features, and peace of mind for the homeowner.

About the Home

This South Philly rowhome, built in the 1920s, carries classic charm but needed a heating system that could meet today’s comfort and efficiency standards. Like many historic Philadelphia homes, it benefited greatly from a boiler replacement that balanced modern technology with the existing structure. 

Before: The Original Heating System

The home’s Peerless MI Series natural gas boiler (70,000 BTU input / ~50,000 BTU net output) had reached the end of its useful life. Our inspection revealed several concerns: 

• Rust and corrosion on the expansion tank and fittings, risking leaks and poor pressure control. 

• Loose, taped wiring hanging from the ceiling, posing electrical and safety hazards. 

• Outdated venting and pipework, patched over the years but no longer up to modern standards. 

• A GE SmartWater heater (2007) still in service and nearing its 20-year mark. 

Together, these issues made replacement the safest and most cost-effective option. 

Project Overview

Our team installed a Crown Aruba AWR070BNT3AU1 70,000 BTU Top-Flue Gas Boiler, a reliable and efficient system designed to meet manufacturer specifications and Philadelphia code requirements.

Components Installed:

Installation Highlights:

• Boiler installed in basement and tied into existing loop, marking a successful Crown boiler setup in Philadelphia.

• Electrical connected to existing circuit with new safety switch

• Old boiler removed and recycled at EPA-certified facility

• System startup and efficiency test performed to verify operation

• Final homeowner walkthrough included operation review and Q&A

Project Cost: Boiler installations in Philadelphia like this typically range between $7,000–$9,000, depending on home size, system specifications, and necessary upgrades.

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GEN3 offers financing options and flexible payment plans, so you can invest in your family’s comfort without financial stress.Project Cost: Boiler installations in Philadelphia like this typically range between $7,000–$9,000, depending on home size, system specifications, and necessary upgrades.

Why Fall Is the Best Time for a Boiler Upgrade

If your boiler is already over 15–20 years old, every cold season it survives is borrowed time. Replacing it in early fall is one of the smartest and safest moves you can make as a homeowner:

• Avoid emergencies – Don’t gamble with a system that could fail on the coldest night of the year. Breakdowns almost always happen when your boiler is working the hardest.
• Beat the rush – Once January and February hit, demand skyrockets and emergency calls flood in. Fall scheduling means faster service and fewer delays.
• Start saving immediately – A new boiler begins lowering your utility bills the moment it turns on, so you’re not wasting money heating your home with an outdated system.
• Peace of mind all winter – You’ll enter the heating season knowing your family will be safe, comfortable, and warm no matter how harsh the weather gets.

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Don’t wait too long, appointments fill up quickly as temperatures drop. Acting now ensures you’ll have your installation completed before peak season, when availability is limited and emergencies push non-urgent jobs to the back of the line.

Added Value: GEN3 Complimentary Maintenance Plan

This boiler installation includes our one-year complimentary maintenance package, which covers:

Customer Feedback

The homeowner praised our sales team member, Pat, with a five-star Google review:

“Pat was very informative and professional.”

At GEN3, our goal is not only to upgrade equipment but also to provide clear communication and customer confidence every step of the way through each installation project.

GEN3’s Annual Boiler Contest

Every year, GEN3 hosts our “Oldest Boiler Contest” for Philadelphia homeowners. We invite customers to share photos and details about their heating systems, and last year’s winner received a brand-new boiler installed by our expert team.

The winner had a boiler so old that we had to do extensive research just to date it, it turned out to be nearly 70 years old! That homeowner is now enjoying a safe, efficient heating system thanks to GEN3.

Stay tuned for this year’s contest announcement and keep an eye on our social media pages for updates. It’s one of our favorite traditions because it lets us give back to the community we’ve served for three generations.

Final Thoughts

This South Philly boiler replacement is a perfect example of how GEN3 modernizes older homes, replacing outdated systems with efficient, reliable heating solutions. With a Crown Aruba boiler, the homeowner now enjoys consistent comfort, lower utility bills, and a safer living space.

If your boiler is over 20 years old—or if you think it could be a contender for our annual “Oldest Boiler Contest”—now is the time to act. Every year, we see homeowners waiting too long and facing emergency breakdowns in the dead of winter when schedules are packed and repair costs climb.