My house has Intertherm electric hot water baseboard heaters. I think the heaters were installed in the 70's. I'd like to replace the thermostats with more modern looking thermostats. Can I do that w/o effecting the heaters? If I can replace them will you recommend some contemporary looking replacements?
Thanks,
Mike
electric hot water?
Yes, it was like the Oil filled electric space heaters made today.
Thanks
Yes, electric hot water.
Mike
What's the difference between water filled or oil filled? Why is oil desirable?
Mike
Water boils at 212. Oil can go to 360+
The heating units are at least thirty years old, Besides the deteriorating appearance of the heating units is there any reason to swap them out for new units? Are new units more efficient?
Mike
Electric heat is very efficient. The element gets hot, it gives off heat. Nothing is lost to a chimney. If the elements are getting cruddy over the years, it will not give up the heat so fast.
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