I assumed the baseboard heaters in my rented apartment were electric since there is an electricity breaker that effectively turns off the heating. However, after looking at my utility bill, I think it may actually use gas as well.
How can I tell what kind of heater it is? Here is a photo of it.
Best Answer
That's most likely hot water (hydronic) - the heat source might well be gas (and will be a lot cheaper than electric if so, in most places). The breaker probably shuts off the power to the boiler.
As for "how do I tell for sure?" ask your landlord.
There is a fairly small possibility that it could be steam.