Radiator vs. Baseboard Heating

Gonnacatchapeacock Posted: Mar 28, 2006 07:12 PM

Radiator vs. Baseboard Heating

We're looking to update our heating system in our home.
The only problem is, we don't know which one to convert with...my dad swears by the baseboard system and the contractor says that radiators are best b/c they stay hot for the longest amount of time. However, I'm worried that a couch in front of a radiator may stop heat from circulating whereas a baseboard heater will cover an entire wall.

Any opinions - greatly appreciated!!!!!
xoxoxoxo

Mrs. dleeny Posted: Mar 28, 2006 08:07 PM

Re: Radiator vs. Baseboard Heating

I won't pretend to know a whole lot about this, but here are my $.02

my parents house has radiators and they cannot be blocked by anything because they do get very hot, my sister actually burned herself once (nothing too bad, but still scary).

Blu-ize Posted: Mar 29, 2006 08:45 AM

Re: Radiator vs. Baseboard Heating

I tend to agree with radiators especially if your contractor recommends them. It may also depend on the space. I have both in my house.

103005FallBride Posted: Mar 29, 2006 11:36 AM

Re: Radiator vs. Baseboard Heating

I already answered on LIF Peacock...come on...

Baseboard all the way! HATE Radiators.
I grew up in a house with baseboard and my first apt was baseboard. Until recently I had radiators and HATED! In the places I've been they did NOT heat the house evenly and just ugly! Now the apt we're in has baseboard heat and we're happy again.