Baseboard Heat Plus Radiators = Problem

[Sean Relyea]

Hi all,

I recently purchased a 3 unit building that had undergone a full rehab. Most things turned out okay, but the heating systems were a worry during the closing process and that concern has proven justified. Each unit has roughly the same layout with the entrance to a dining room-living room with one bedroom branching off, leading to a small hallway with the bathroom and laundry closet leading to the kitchen, from which the second bedroom branches off. The thermostat is in the dining/living room, as are old-style standup radiators that seem to be very effective. The baseboard doesn't get a chance to kick on and run before the radiators do their job and trip the temperature switch. Who do I here? Aside from ripping the system out or splitting it into two zones (far more expensive than I want it to be) the only thought I've had is thermostats with remote sensors that could be put in the far side of the apartment. It should fix the lack of heat, but them I'm worried about overheating.

Thanks,

Sean