Warm air heating system

monaymadlol

Hi

In process of looking at properties to buy.

Some, apartments and houses have old warm air systems. Some have pipelines so can be converted to gas central heating.

I have some q about this

- are there any cost savings for retaining warm air Vs gas central heating? 

- mixed information found: Is one 'better' for asthma and allergy sufferers? know dirty central heating radiator can still blow around dust if not cleaned.

- how much would it cost to upgrade a 2 bed apartment/house, and timescale, warm air to gas central heating? I've read £5k which includes boiler, radiators, wall skimming etc

- is it worth upgrading to the latest warm air heaters rather than older ones often found, for cleanliness/efficiency and what would replacement cost to newer ones?

Plan would be to stay in the property for approx 3 years maybe. But timescale not set in stone.

Thanks 

jimexbox

I bought a house with ducted air heating. No heating at all in the bathroom or third bedroom. Needless to say it went and I had a wet system installed. 

It makes it far easier to sell and you'll recoup the investment when you sell up.

Took 2/3 days to install in a 3 bedroom house. 

ispookie666

You could probably look into Air cons which can do both heatign and cooling. Might be a bit more expensive to install and will need Planning permission. Will be way more efficient and definitely lower emissions compared to gas