The best replacement for steam heat is hot water heat.

The best alternatives to steam heat are rated as following:
★★★★★  hot water heat
★★  hot water
★  water heat
★  gas heat
★  forced hot air
★  forced air

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Speaking about steam heat, one probably shouldn't forget about banging pipes.

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