Replacing or supplementing standard forced air heating with a silent, energy efficient baseboard system could be a relief to both your allergies and your wallet. In this day and age, and our access to new energy efficient technologies, home heating shouldn’t have to cost an arm and a leg or disrupt the peace and quiet of a cozy home. For many homeowners, the ideal package is that heating is quiet, affordable, and low maintenance. This may be best achieved with installation of baseboard heaters. Baseboard options include systems that are suitable for whole home heating as well as those used only to supplement heat in stubbornly cold rooms. The best choice for any installation depends on the heating needs and design of the home. There are many advantages to baseboard heating. Baseboard heaters supply heat via either a hydronic, fluid based system or an electric system, both which provide several key advantages over traditional forced air heating. Baseboard units operate in virtual silence. Forced air systems often collect and distribute airborne particles like dust and other allergens, baseboard heating does nothing to detract from indoor air quality. This system’s design allows you to fit components along the base of the walls instead of having to run ductwork throughout the home, making installation easier, minimizing maintenance, and allowing a little more control over placement. Once you have found a model that will satisfy your heating needs, you will need to figure out how to install it. Most one room, portable baseboard heating installations are simple enough for a handy homeowner to tackle. However with hardwired or whole house systems, you may want to call in a professional for at least part of the job. Boiler hookup and electrical wiring are best performed by licensed professionals.