Unfortunately, conventional electric baseboard heaters are not energy efficient. That’s where hydronic baseboard heaters come in. They offer all the advantages of conventional baseboard heaters ...

They’re generally inexpensive, easy to install, and quickly heat up the room they’re in. The main disadvantage is that they are considerably less energy efficient than hydronic baseboard heaters.

The bottom line Aside from appreciating their energy efficiency, I was pretty frustrated by our baseboard heaters. The aesthetic downsides and their proclivity for collecting dust and dirt seemed ...