Electric Room Heaters
Each baseboard heater normally requires its own dedicated
electric circuit. The easy installation of this wiring is
a factor in evaluating the cost of the system. In newly
constructed structures or buildings, baseboard heating usually
has the lowest initial cost compared to other systems, but
often has very high operating costs.
Use electric heaters
economically!
Electric baseboard heating typically has a separate thermostat
in each room. With this type of heating system, you should
heat the room you are in to a comfortable temperature (typically
20 - 21°C / 68 - 70°F), and set unoccupied rooms
back to 13 - 16°C (55 - 60°F) and keep interior
doors closed.
If possible, use a setback thermostat for
rooms occupied and you save 5 to10%
Benefits
Convenient for a home with no basement or crawl space.
Low maintenance.
Individual room temperature control.
Safe, clean, and 100% efficient.
Condensation Problems
Electrically heated homes may experience problems of high
indoor humidity because of a lack of a chimney, and therefore,
have lower rates of air exchange.
Heavy condensation on the inside of windows, stains or mould
on walls or ceilings are indicators of too much moisture.
Fortunately, indoor condensation problems can be solved.
Because most of the indoor humidity comes from regular household
activities, such as showering and cooking, your first step
should be to reduce the amount of moisture from these sources.
For example, ensure that your dryer vents to the outside.
You should consider installing exhaust fans
in the bathroom and kitchen to vent moisture directly outside.
Install a Heat Recovery
Ventilator that will increase the house's ventilation
and decrease its humidity without wasting energy.
