Soundview HVAC pitches System 2000 boilers as Long Island heating bills climb

Soundview Heat and Air Conditioning is urging Long Island homeowners to consider Energy Kinetics System 2000 boilers ahead of winter as heating oil prices rise. The Suffolk County contractor says the upgrade can cut energy use, keep existing radiators and baseboards in place, and help families avoid a costly full heating-system conversion.

Why it matters: - Long Island homeowners who rely on oil-fired boilers are facing higher winter heating costs. - A boiler upgrade can be less disruptive than converting to a forced-air system. - Soundview HVAC says the right replacement can reduce waste and lower monthly bills without changing existing radiators and baseboards.

What happened: - Soundview Heat and Air Conditioning is recommending Energy Kinetics System 2000 boilers for homeowners preparing for winter. - The Suffolk County contractor says the system is a fit for homes that already use boiler-based heat. - John Celentano, one of Soundview HVAC’s owners, said families using boiler heat will see higher oil delivery prices this winter. - Celentano said homeowners have little control over fuel costs but do control their boiler choice. - Soundview HVAC says it supplies and installs Energy Kinetics System 2000 boilers.

The details: - The System 2000 boiler is designed and made in the USA. - The system can run on natural gas, propane or heating oil. - Soundview HVAC says the unit can save homeowners up to 40% on heating bills compared with condensing and cast-iron boilers. - The boiler has an AFUE rating of 88.6%. - The unit uses a low-mass thermal purge design to capture excess heat in a tank or distribute it through the home’s heating system. - Soundview HVAC says an Energy Manager system helps redirect excess heat into the home or a hot water storage tank. - A Brookhaven National Laboratory study found Energy Kinetics boilers had real-world efficiency of up to 85%. - Soundview HVAC says the system’s AFUE rating and real-world efficiency are closely comparable. - Home boilers typically need replacement after 15 to 20 years. - Soundview HVAC says homeowners should consider replacement when repairs are frequent, repair costs exceed 50% of a new unit, energy bills rise, room temperatures vary widely, or obsolete parts are hard to source. - Soundview HVAC offers free consultations and estimates for boiler replacements and other home heating upgrades. - The company serves all of Suffolk County. - Soundview HVAC provides HVAC installation, maintenance and 24/7 emergency repairs. - The company was founded in 2000 and says it has a 4.9-star rating from more than 1,200 Google reviews.

Between the lines: - The pitch is aimed at homeowners who want to improve efficiency without tearing out existing heat infrastructure. - That matters on Long Island, where many homes were built before central air ductwork became standard. - The recommendation also lands as heating oil prices spike, making efficiency gains more valuable. - The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority surveyed average heating oil prices on Sept. 21, 2026, and found a statewide average of $6.27 per gallon and a Long Island average of $6.37 per gallon. - Those prices were up 70.1% from a year earlier. - Prices are expected to rise further in winter as demand increases. - Homes on variable-rate contracts or COD fuel delivery services are likely to feel the increase most sharply.

What’s next: - Soundview HVAC expects more homeowners to evaluate boiler replacements before winter demand peaks. - Families weighing a replacement will likely compare efficiency, installation cost and whether they can keep existing radiators and baseboards. - Soundview HVAC says it will continue offering consultations and estimates for heating upgrades.

The bottom line: - For Long Island homeowners staying with boiler heat, a more efficient replacement could help blunt winter fuel-price pain without a full system overhaul.