Why so many NEW townhomes, Apartment and even houses use electric base board
heaters? That's some crappy heat so
now go buy a few humidifiers and plug that in as well as leave your Bath and
Stove fans on for better circulation.

On 13 Jun, 11:37, "Yesiwill" wrote:
Why so many NEW townhomes, Apartment and even houses use electric base board
heaters? That's some crappy heat so
now go buy a few humidifiers and plug that in as well as leave your Bath and
Stove fans on for better circulation.

You asked Why?

Because they're cheaper to install than a forced air or boiler system
and if the inhabitant is responsible for the electric bill, the
developer could care less what the ongoing cost is.

That's why consumers should always determine the TCO - Total Cost of
Ownership - before making any substantial purchase

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On 13 Jun, 11:37, "Yesiwill" wrote:
Why so many NEW townhomes, Apartment and even houses use electric base
board
heaters? That's some crappy heat so
now go buy a few humidifiers and plug that in as well as leave your Bath
and
Stove fans on for better circulation.

You asked Why?

Because they're cheaper to install than a forced air or boiler system
and if the inhabitant is responsible for the electric bill, the
developer could care less what the ongoing cost is.

That's why consumers should always determine the TCO - Total Cost of
Ownership - before making any substantial purchase

Not disagreeing, but there are some advantages to electric heat, one being
the 'infinite zoning".
Heat just one room instead of the whole house.
Having said that, a traditional heating system, with portable electric
heaters is probably a better solution.
The lower-wattage parabolic radiants are the most practical/cheapest, I
think.
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On 13 Jun, 11:37, "Yesiwill" wrote:
Why so many NEW townhomes, Apartment and even houses use electric base
board
heaters? That's some crappy heat so
now go buy a few humidifiers and plug that in as well as leave your Bath
and
Stove fans on for better circulation.


Making this kind of statement without somekind of location qualifier
makes no sense. Certainly here in the northeast usa you don't see
new construction of townhomes, apartments or houses using electric
heat. It might be happening in some locations, but I would bet it's
relatively rare and that those areas have cheap electric for some
special reasons.






You asked Why?



Because they're cheaper to install than a forced air or boiler system
and if the inhabitant is responsible for the electric bill, the
developer could care less what the ongoing cost is.

That's why consumers should always determine the TCO - Total Cost of
Ownership - before making any substantial purchase

Not disagreeing, but there are some advantages to electric heat, one being
the 'infinite zoning".
Heat just one room instead of the whole house.
Having said that, a traditional heating system, with portable electric
heaters is probably a better solution.
The lower-wattage parabolic radiants are the most practical/cheapest, I
think.
--
------
Mr. P.V.'d (formerly Droll Troll), Yonkers, NY

Stop Corruption in Congress & Send the Ultimate Message:
Absolutely Vote, but NOT for a Democrat or a Republican.
Ending Corruption in Congress is the *Single Best Way*
to Materially Improve Your Family's Life.
The Solution is so simple--and inexpensive!

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They did this electric baseboard thing here in NY (L.I.) developments,
Levittown-type deals.
Was in fact a financial albatross for the owners.
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The Solution is so simple--and inexpensive!

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On 13 Jun, 11:37, "Yesiwill" wrote:
Why so many NEW townhomes, Apartment and even houses use electric base
board
heaters? That's some crappy heat so
now go buy a few humidifiers and plug that in as well as leave your
Bath
and
Stove fans on for better circulation.


Making this kind of statement without somekind of location qualifier
makes no sense. Certainly here in the northeast usa you don't see
new construction of townhomes, apartments or houses using electric
heat. It might be happening in some locations, but I would bet it's
relatively rare and that those areas have cheap electric for some
special reasons.






You asked Why?



Because they're cheaper to install than a forced air or boiler system
and if the inhabitant is responsible for the electric bill, the
developer could care less what the ongoing cost is.

That's why consumers should always determine the TCO - Total Cost of
Ownership - before making any substantial purchase

Not disagreeing, but there are some advantages to electric heat, one being
the 'infinite zoning".
Heat just one room instead of the whole house.
Having said that, a traditional heating system, with portable electric
heaters is probably a better solution.
The lower-wattage parabolic radiants are the most practical/cheapest, I
think.
--
------
Mr. P.V.'d (formerly Droll Troll), Yonkers, NY

Stop Corruption in Congress & Send the Ultimate Message:
Absolutely Vote, but NOT for a Democrat or a Republican.
Ending Corruption in Congress is the *Single Best Way*
to Materially Improve Your Family's Life.
The Solution is so simple--and inexpensive!

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Yesiwill wrote:
Why so many NEW townhomes, Apartment and even houses use electric
base board heaters? That's some crappy heat so
now go buy a few humidifiers and plug that in as well as leave your
Bath and Stove fans on for better circulation.

While it is likely done because it is cheap and local codes allow it.

However there are times they are great ideas both from convince,
effectiveness and economy.

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