Heat Pumps and Electric Heating - Electric Baseboard

We are fixing up our home and I was thinking about the heating system.

We have electric baseboards that at least 20 years old. The therms say Mears on them and the electric bill says feed me on it.

Do you think it would be worth installing new baseboards with new therms? If so are the any better then another?

I see hydronic and others listed but no reviews on efficiency or how well they work.

Any help appreciated
Thanks

Hi Dig, basically electric heat is all about the same, expensive. Do you have access to natural gas where you are? that would give you some options. Or oil is an option.

Another place to save is by air sealing and adding insulation to your home. 20 years ago they weren't too concerned about heating costs, but today we have learned they can jump overnight.

New electric heaters won't provide the savings. Look at other fuels/systems or weatherizing your home. IMO

Bud

Thanks for the reply. Unfortunately no other fuels available (other than body head).

Did all the insulation, re-sided the house, new efficient windows, but it is still cold and the heat is still expensive.

Thanks

The baseboards you have are 100% efficient, just like all models. The hydronic just evens out the temp ups and downs but are unlikely to reduce your electric bill.

As mentioned your only option is to switch or supplement with another heat: oil, propane, heat pump, or alternatives such as wood, pellet, etc.

We can give you a better idea what will pay off the fastest if you post all your fuel options and their costs including taxes. You may have to call around to some propane providers, wood suppliers and check pellet prices to do an accurate analysis.

Dig - geothermal if you have the cash. It will pay for itelf over time.

A heat pump or multi zone ductless heat pump system would be options, is your house on a slab, do you have an attic?