Forced Air Gas Vs Boiler W/ Hot Water (York, PA)
Hey HVAC guys!!! Trying to figure the best route to go for a rental property. I am in the proccess of upgrading the heating system from gas gravity heat to an upgraded system but I don't know the first thing about heating systems. I want to choose the cheapest route to go so forced air or hot water are my options. The house is a 3 flat with a basement. It has no ductwork, only the floor grate on the first floor with the furnace in the basement. I don't have a lot of money to spend on this system. HELP!!!!!! I hope this is enough info for you experts. Is converting the current gravity to a forced air with a blower an option and if so how inefficient will it be? Thanx for your comments beforehand. :-o :-? null
what about electric baseboard heat with a thermostat in each room?
I thought about that but how efficient is electric? It is a rental but I would like to have a fairly efficient system that will keep the tenants around for a while. Do you have any experience with electric baseboard heat? Keep feeding me please?
electric heat, even with a thermostat in every room is high.... I had a unit in Gloucester Township NJ and the neighbor was paying $500 month for her electric and she was in a center unit of three. It was killing her. We had a tough time renting it and ended up selling it. The only plus you can push is ONE UTILITY BILL/Budget plan etc. Last night's news was saying that if you are fuel, your heat will be up 30%, if you heat with gas up only 15%.... I imagine the electric heat costs will be closer to the 30% increase....
The heating cost is a consideration. I would like to keep it affordable. This sfr is under renovations a present. It will probably be a Section 8, if that makes a difference...Your comments are appreciated...