My Seattle home is poorly heated by four in-wall electric heaters, one of which does not work and a second which works poorly. Could you recommend a more dependable new heating system?

Homeowner in Mercer Island, WA (Posted on Dec. 28, 2010)

We often get questions like yours.

The good news is that there is almost certainly some work that can be done to improve your home's comfort without breaking the bank. The bad news is that no one can tell you what specific items will give you the best value without first seeing the home and talking to you. Even though your wall heaters are not working well, the source of the problem may be elsewhere, and simply upgrading them might not give you the results you want.

The best place to start is with an analysis of your home. A qualified home performance contractor can tell you exactly what home improvements or system upgrades are best for you, as well as what it will cost to do the work. With this analysis as your guide, you will be able to choose the improvements that best fit your needs and budget.

Yves Vetter
Vesta Home Performance


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