regarding hot water baseboard heating (long, sry, plz read)?

Question

okay, so being in New York, the weather is getting cooler and it's time to turn on the HEAT.

in our old house, we had hot air heating (you know, that comes out of a vent liek central air...sorry if i called it the wrong thing.)

however, we moved and this year we have hot water baseboard heating which i don't like as much, but there was no changing my mom's mind after she saw this house. hah.

anyhow...i have a whole ton of junk under my bed and in my closet. my closet was expanded after the room was built, so hot water baseboards run through it. my concern is, is the house going to burn down???

the baseboard will be in contact with:

1) things in my closet (boxes, papers, an old backpack, pile of clothes)

2) things under my bed (more papers, old stereo equpiment)

3) my comforter and sheets.

is this a problem? i'm worried that something will catch fire or something but i have nowhere else to put the stuff. AM I OKAY?!?!? thanks!

Answer 1

HOt water heat..the water does not get above 180 degrees..that will not ignite gasoline, let alone wood and such...stop with the worry, hot water heat is great!

Answer 2

You should try organizing your stuff into large plastic boxes (they only cost about $10 each at WalMart, and will hold a LOT of stuff), by usage and desirability. The stuff you want to use regularly you can keep in your room. The other stuff you only want for parts, or as receipts for taxes, etc, you pack away into the basement with the lid on tight.

It sure would help organize your room, get rid of the clutter, and help all that wonderful radiant heat reach your toes in the morning.

As for any fire hazard...no of course not. If you puncture the line YOU might get scalded, but nothing will burn.

Answer 3

No nothing 'should' start on fire, however for it to work efficiently nothing can be next to it.