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    Jun 27, 2011, 09:13 AM
    Converting baseboard heating to forced air, estimated cost and what's involved
    We have a potential home we would like to buy, however, it has baseboard heating and would like to know what is involved with this before we buy home
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    Jun 27, 2011, 09:29 AM

    To create an estimate an on-site inspection would be required. Your best answer would come from getting 3 bidders to quote on the same work. This will be expensive if your baseboard is electric or hot water, forced hot air is neither so a complete furnace, and possibly AC, will be pricey plus the duct work. Duct work retro fit is seldom adequate or pleasing to the eye
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    Jun 27, 2011, 06:26 PM

    I agree with ball. Many factors to take into consideration. How many levels, to the home, finished basement, etc, etc. Only way to get a good ideas is to do as ball suggest. Get some pros out to take a first hand look and go from there.
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