Gas and Oil Home Heating Furnaces - changing heating systems

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vatony
02-12-07, 06:09 PM
We are planning a complete redo of a house we are purchasing. We want to change the existing radiant hotwater baseboard heat to forced air gas fired furnace. It is a raised ranch with only 2 levels, no basement. We will be removing existing ceilings in the lower level as well as some walls. We prefer forced air over radiant as the baseboards take up a lot of wall space in the small rooms. do you think this is practical?

furd
02-12-07, 07:08 PM
Can it be done? Yes.

Is it a mistake to do it? I think so.
Jay11J
02-12-07, 07:25 PM
I agree with Furd. Taking out hot water heat can be a mistake..

Hot water heat provide much better comfort in your home. You can put furnture near the baseboard, keep it about 8" from it.

Grady
02-12-07, 07:34 PM
I also agree. Hot water baseboard is generally more comfortable than warm air.
Hot water can be zoned far easier than can warm air.
Ed Imeduc
02-12-07, 07:44 PM
Cold long winter ,hot water for sure. Mild winter need AC go for hot air. compare fuel cost there Gas elec. oil. Go
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