1962 CA ranch radiant heat in floor- Need new system-forced hot air or baseboard-which one best?

We need to replace our radiant heating system in the floor which is heated by oil. Which would be better to go with healthiest and energy efficient - both heated by oil - either baseboard or forced hot air? Asked by westcoast 37 months ago Similar questions: 1962 CA ranch radiant heat floor system forced hot air baseboard which Home > Home Improvement.

Similar questions: 1962 CA ranch radiant heat floor system forced hot air baseboard which.

Don't use oil for heat Oil costs are down right now, but as the economy recovers, oil will again cost twice as high as natural gas (same goes for propane). I suggest using one or more ductless heat pumps to heat and cool your house - I recommend the Fujutsu 12 RLQ 1-ton high efficiency unit. You will also need to add some baseboard electric heaters for backup heat when the temperature gets below 10 deg.

F or so. You will also qualify for a $300 federal tax credit.

1 Either is good: Forced air is way to go IF you desire central air conditioning...if not...I would go with baseboards less dust in the air.Blessings........Annlee .

Either is good: Forced air is way to go IF you desire central air conditioning...if not...I would go with baseboards less dust in the air.Blessings........Annlee.

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Our baseboard hot water heat is great but since we had a new oil fired furance put in, it traps air which causes noise.