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diychuck
Sep 9, 2008, 02:23 PM
I'm considering installing electric baseboard heat in a new addition to my house.
3 bedrooms 1 bath in the addition. Hydronic seem to be the best I've seen.
Any comments or suggestions would be appreciated.

hvacservicetech_07
Sep 9, 2008, 04:08 PM
How big is the addition?

diychuck
Sep 9, 2008, 05:48 PM
24 feet by 24 feet

hvac1000
Sep 9, 2008, 10:46 PM
There is no difference between hydronic baseboard heat and standard baseboard heat. Electric heat is always 100% efficient.
Where the difference is between the baseboard is the hydronic heaters smooth out the cycle by allowing a slower release of heat. I would not spend the big bucks on some fancy heaters that save no energy.