That's a bit early to declare a New Yorker boiler to be crossing the threshold to eternal rest. I don't see any from the 1970s anymore, but plenty from the next decade still working fine. Your tech might be doubling as a commissioned salesman - very common in these parts. They're a very simple, basic boiler that's very easy to service. Although New Yorker was bought by Dunkirk, parts are readily available. The most common problem is the domestic hot water coil gaskets always crack, leak and need frequent replacement. Then, the techs don't properly tighten the bolts. If you want to replace an oil-fired boiler with another oil system, there will be no significant increase in efficiency. The only advantage would be getting the right size boiler for the home. Almost all of them are oversized. The installer upsizes it to avoid possible call backs for cooler showers when the system is working hard during really cold weather.
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