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    ormecyn Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Jan 20, 2009, 08:33 AM
    Converting electric baseboards to forced air
    I am looking at purchasing a cottage, bungalow style, and was wondering what it would cost to convert the existing electric baseboard heat to forced air? Also who would I contact to do this type of job?

    Please get back to me,

    Thanks

    Cynthia

    Just wondering approx. how much it would cost to convert a electric baseboards in a cottage to forced air? Also do you have to have a basement to put in forced air?

    Thank you for your previous response, hope you can help me with this one to,

    Cynthia
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    Jan 20, 2009, 08:39 AM

    Your really going to have to talk to a few AC contractors and get some estimates. At least 3.

    They need to do a Manual J (to size the system) and a Manual D to do duct design,

    You might also find a contractor that can do "High velocity" type systems. These use small tubes about 1.5" in diameter and thus are easy to do retrofits with.
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    Jan 20, 2009, 11:02 AM

    Convert is not a term I would use in this situation. I would not remove value to the property that you one day may need as at least backup. Leave the electric baseboards in place, and get a fresh quote for a forced air furnace per the previous advice.
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