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Replace broken radiators or install ductless heating??
I am in contract to purchase a duplex in Cincinnati, OH. The upper, 2 bed room, unit has already been remodeled and has fully functioning baseboard radiator heaters throughout the unit.
The bottom, 1 bedroom, unit needs almost a complete remodel. There are 5 baseboard radiator heaters throughout the unit and only 1 of them is still working. I am trying to decide if I should replace the 4 broken heaters in this unit or if I should just remove them all and go with a couple ductless heating units. I am assuming I would need one in the living room/kitchen area as well as one in the bedroom. I do not know much about the efficiency of these two different types of heating. Does anyone know which will be a cheaper fix but also which is better for long term maintenance? Will two ductless heating units be enough to heat a one bedroom unit that is around 700 square feet?
Any advice on the best way to heat a rental is appreciated!
Thanks,
Matt
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@Matthew Scott I have not heard the term baseboard radiator, is that just a regular baseboard old school heating that runs along the bottom of the wall or something different? I have replaced the old baseboards with either Cadats systems, or ductless systems. The ductless were a lot more money up front, but I get to advertise AC in the unit which is a competitive advantage in the market. I also got rebates from my local city as well as state wide rebates on the ductless. In Oregon, those have dried up a bit now though. No matter what you do, I would for sure get rid of baseboard heaters as they take up room and tenants do not like them. Best of luck! Todd