Each year, thousands of Arizona residents email or call Rosie Romeroβs radio show with questions about everything from preventing fires in their chimneys to getting rid of tree roots invading their sewer system. His goal is to provide answers that suit the specific lifestyle wherever someone lives in Arizona.
Q: I have an older manufactured home that needs its forced-air heating system replaced. But instead of continuing with forced-air, I want to put in a hydronic heating system with a tank- type water heater, hot water radiators in the bedrooms and some radiant heating in the floor in the bathroom.
I plan on doing the work myself, but I need to get some design help from an expert on this. Who can help me?
A: Radiant heating does have its advantages; because it doesnβt use blowers and thus doesnβt circulate dirt, dust, pollutants or allergens throughout the home. Itβs possible that some heating and air conditioning companies in the Tucson area might be able to help you, but you may also want to call a company in Flagstaff where use of hydronic or radiant heating will be more common. They might be able to talk you through the issues and offer assistance with buying equipment.
For more do-it-yourself tips, go to rosieonthehouse.com. An Arizona home building and remodeling industry expert for 25 years, Rosie Romero is the host of the syndicated Saturday morning Rosie on the House radio program, heard locally from 8-11 a.m. on KNST-AM (790) in Tucson and KGVY-AM (1080) and -FM (100.7) in Green Valley. Call 888-767-4348.
