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Emergency Repair
Rapid response for no-heat, lockout, flame failure, control faults, leaks, and other urgent boiler system problems.
- On-site diagnostics
- Combustion and burner troubleshooting
- Operational restoration planning
Based in Kingsburg, CA
Boiler service that keeps your facility running.
Boiler Basics provides dependable commercial and industrial boiler service with a focus on fast response, practical troubleshooting, clear communication, and long-term equipment reliability. From routine maintenance to urgent burner and controls issues, we help facilities stay online and safe.
Reliable
Dependable service you can count on.
Preventive
Service plans focused on uptime and safety.
Experienced
Hands-on boiler and combustion support.
Services
Complete boiler support for facilities that cannot afford downtime.
Boiler Basics is committed to working with you to achieve your goals.
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Preventive Maintenance
Scheduled service programs built to reduce surprise outages, improve efficiency, and help extend equipment life.
- Seasonal inspections and tuning
- Safety control verification
- Service documentation
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Controls & Upgrades
Support for legacy and modern boiler controls, burner management components, field wiring issues, and upgrade planning.
- Controls diagnostics
- Component replacement
- System modernization support
2026 Rates
Field service rates and conditions.
The following labor rates are applicable during Primary Working Hours (PWH), defined as an 8-hour period beginning between 7:00 AM and 3:30 PM Monday through Friday, excluding national and recognized holidays. Primary Working Hours include a one-half-hour unpaid lunch period and two 15-minute breaks. List rates are subject to change without notice.
Field Service Rates
Standard Rate — Labor / Travel: $205 / Hour
Emissions Testing (Combustion Analyzer Charge Included): $200 / Boiler
Fixed rate requires flexible scheduling and service in the Central Valley, south of Chowchilla.
Combustion Analyzer Charge: $100 / Day / Site
Electric Welder Charge: $100 / Day / Site
Observed Holidays for Billing Purposes
New Year’s Day • Memorial Day • Independence Day • Labor Day
Thanksgiving Day • Black Friday • Christmas Eve • Christmas Day
Conditions of Service
Chargeable time includes time spent at the client’s facility, round-trip travel, time spent off-site preparing written reports, and all other activities required on the client’s behalf.
A minimum of four (4) hours is charged for any service call to a client’s facility.
Overtime Hours
All work performed outside of PWH, or exceeding 8 hours in one day, will be billed at one and one-half times the labor rate (Standard Rate — Labor / Travel × 1.5), unless the following applies.
All work performed on a Sunday, or exceeding 12 hours in one day, will be billed at two times the labor rate (Standard Rate — Labor / Travel × 2), unless the following applies.
All work performed on an Observed Holiday for Billing Purposes will be billed at three times the labor rate (Standard Rate — Labor / Travel × 3).
Travel Expenses & Notes
Travel Time: Charged at rates listed above.
Transportation and Living Cost +10% (airfare, hotel, rental car, train, boat, Uber, taxi, etc.).
Food & Incidentals Per Diem at GSA +10%.
Shifts greater than 12 hours per day must be agreed upon before project start; no shift may exceed 14 hours per day.
Price does not include any sales or use tax.
Steven Ruggiero
Sales & Operations Manager
“Boilers are the backbone of critical operations—keeping them running safely and efficiently is something I take great pride in.” As the Co-Founder and a Managing Member of Boiler Basics LLC, I am committed to providing customers with dependable support, honest communication, and practical solutions backed by real-world experience.Sales & Operations Manager
Steven started his career in the boiler industry as a boilermaker, where he spent five years performing boiler repairs, shutdowns, maintenance, and installations in demanding industrial and commercial environments. During that time, he advanced into a lead role for two years, supervising crews and coordinating field operations. Steven later transitioned into the sales side of the industry, where he advanced from Sales Representative to Sales Lead and eventually Branch Manager for one of the largest boiler service companies in the country, a position he held for 2.5 years before relocating. Through his combined field and management experience, Steven developed a strong understanding of both the technical and customer-service sides of the boiler industry. Today, he and his business partner Bryan continue building Boiler Basics with a focus on reliability, strong customer relationships, and quality service customers can trust.
Bryan Anderson
Business & Marketing Manager
“Service is making customers’ needs your own.” As the Co-Founder and a Managing Member of Boiler Basics LLC, I take great pride in maximizing our customers’ success. To me, that means having the mentality that “failure is not an option.”Business & Marketing Manager
Bryan started his boiler experience with the United States Navy, working his way up to Engine Room Supervisor (MMOW — Machinist’s Mate of the Watch), where he supervised watch personnel responsible for the boiler, propulsion and electrical turbines, and auxiliary equipment. After leaving the Navy, he worked his way up to become a Boiler Technician with a boiler service company. He left the boiler world to finish his degree and earned a B.S. in Accounting, then worked as an accountant for about five years. In 2021, Bryan returned to the boiler industry as a manager, where he supervised personnel and performed engineering calculations on boiler systems. Today, he and his business partner Steven are building a boiler service company focused on providing the strong support his experience and education have made possible.
Contact
Need boiler service, troubleshooting, or a maintenance quote?
For urgent boiler outages and time-sensitive service needs, calling is the fastest way to reach us. For quotes, scheduled maintenance, and general inquiries, email service@boilerbasics.com with your company name, site location, equipment type, and a brief description of the issue.
Email Service
service@boilerbasics.com
Best for quotes, maintenance requests, and general inquiries.
Service Area
Central California
Primarily serving facilities between Merced and Bakersfield, the California Central Coast, and surrounding regions.