d_p_w_k

Does anyone have any experience with electric heat? Not hydronic, but electric coil, where there are coils placed in the floor...?

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Mango

Yep, It is expensive to install and run.

splck

I've heard of it, cost's lots to run.

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d_p_w_k

The reason I ask is that I am looking at buying a house that was constructed with this type of heat. I have reviewed the utility bills for the last 24 months and they are just under 200/month. I live in Wisconsin , so the heat was probably used from mid October to mid-April (I know, I know...why do I live here...lol).

Anyway, I have heard that (after the sticker shock) it heats evenly and effectively. That it is an efficient way to heat a home (but not necessarily cost effective). Was hoping that someone could give me some anecdotal evidence confirming or denying this.

Thanks

nofnway

Here in California this type of system is very common, It is usually used in conjunction with a Heatpump for economy but is often found as a stand alone unit. Some places here we have whole tracts of houses that are all electric...Usually built in the early to mid 70's (Think Oil Shortage....nat gas vs. electric)

As far as heating goes it does an adequate job as long as it is properly sized. I would guess that it is if it were the original system
in the house..... If you would rather have gas or propane you could always switch out the air handler if either is available. Definitely a job for someone in the field though.

The biggest drawback is the cost of the electricity (possibility of a skewed world view due to CA power idiocy) 40 amps @ 220v for 8.8kw means more than a buck an hour at 12 cents per kwh here

Pray for sun.....good luck

Lebell

I think if you've looked at the utility bill history and don't have a problem with it, you're probably good to go.

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d_p_w_k

Thanks all....

Wish me luck...home inspection is tomorrow