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If you are looking for an efficient heating solution for your home, radiant heating is one option. When it comes to radiant heating systems, there are conventional radiators and baseboard systems. If you are going to install a baseboard heating system, you will want to know the differences between systems and options available. The following baseboard heater installation guide will get you started choosing the right heating solutions for your home:
Hydronic vs. Electric Baseboard Heating
The first thing to consider is the type of baseboard heaters to install in your home. These are conventional electric systems that need to be wired, or they can be hydronic baseboard heaters. The hydronic options will be better if you are installing a new heating system for your entire home. If you just want to add extra heating to certain areas, electric baseboard heaters are going to be a more cost-effective solution.
Options Controlling Baseboard Heating Systems
You are also going to need to decide on what type of controls your new baseboard heating uses. Today, there are several options for baseboard heating controls and thermostats, including:
Your baseboard heating system controls can be connected to the existing HVAC system if you already have a modern HVAC thermostat installed for AC. If you are adding heating to an existing system, you may want individual controls for the new heating elements.
Sizing the Units for the Air Space That Needs Heating
Like with other types of heating systems, you will need to figure out the amount of heating you need, generally determined by BTUs (British Thermal Unita). This is done by calculating the cubic air space of rooms. Usually, if you are heating larger rooms or your whole home, you are going to need more heating.
Choosing Covers and Caring for Baseboard Heaters
One of the benefits of using baseboard heating systems are the options to customize the covers. There are factory and custom covers that can be installed. Some of the options you may want to consider for these heaters include:
The custom baseboard covers are great for interior designs and making your heating system more inconspicuous.
Baseboard heaters can be a great way to add a heating solution that is efficient and affordable to your home. If you have more questions about this type of system, contact a baseboard heating installation service.
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