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knock
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# Posted: 7 Oct 2013 09:57pm - Edited by: knock
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Thinking up of different heating ideas for my one and a half story 16 x 20(about 540 sq ft with 8 ft ceilings). I plan on installing a wood burning fireplace in about a year, but need something for primary heat for this winter.
Right now my two thoughts are
- baseboard heaters (4 in total, one 8' in each bedroom upstairs and a 8' and 3' on the main level. All located under windows.
- 10 kw electric furnace with a blower.
The baseboard heaters will not take up much space (which is at a minimum), but could be a hazard for my infant son. The furnace will take up a bunch of room and I will have to install duct-work for the supply and return air.
The baseboard heaters with thermostats will likely cost @ $400. While an electric furnace may cost closer to $600.
Anyone been through a similar decision? thoughts and experiences are appreciated.
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KSalzwedel
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# Posted: 7 Oct 2013 10:25pm
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I am jn a 16×24. My full time home. We have a woodstove and a vented propane heater. Propane heater has been sole heat source used for last two days and night. Cozy!
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MtnDon
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# Posted: 7 Oct 2013 11:11pm
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If there is utility company power available I like baseboard heaters. Simple installation, no venting.
Google "wall furnace". They fit in a 16" OC stud space. No ducting required for heat distribution, but require exhaust venting.
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SandyR
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# Posted: 8 Oct 2013 06:40pm
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In our regular home we only have a woodburner, and no furnace whatsoever. It's a renovated 1850 farmhouse that is about 1500 square foot.
Why not just put in the woodburner now?
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toofewweekends
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# Posted: 9 Oct 2013 01:39am
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We have the same size place. A wood stove (put in a fence for the little one) provides the main heat. A vented propane heater covers the margins when you want an extra 5 degrees. A fan and natural air movement keeps the heat even enough upstairs in the loft and down.
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knock
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# Posted: 9 Oct 2013 06:54pm
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Thanks for all the feedback.
I will be putting in a fireplace with a blower in the spring, so I decided to go with the baseboard heaters over the 10 kw heater with a blower.
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dfosson
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# Posted: 9 Oct 2013 09:45pm
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I used a 20K lp wall heater to heat my 16x24 cabin. It works great and provides more than enough heat. I turn it off when I use the fireplace and kitchen wood stove.
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