Info on Baseboard Electrical Heater Systems and Installation

The electric baseboard heater uses convection to circulate air. By superior design and proper placement under a window area, the electric baseboard case causes air to flow naturally. The cold air falls from the window area as the warm air rises from the heater, causing the air to tumble gently throughout the room. The electric baseboard heater is the number one choice for low cost installation, and the quiet operation makes it the preferred heater for bedrooms. Cadet recommends a wall-mounted thermostat for optimum performance, or you may prefer the convenience of an optional field mount thermostat kit.

First things first, make sure you have all the necessary tools, screws, nails, hammer and the actual baseboard heater you want to install. You’ll also need safety glasses and gloves, wire cutters, screwdrivers, a crowbar, drill bits, measuring tape, and a sander. Then make sure you have enough time to finish the project, without having to rush off for something in the middle of it, it’s better to get it done in one go. If you are handy around the house and like to build and repair things yourself, you should already have all the required tools for this job.

If you already have a baseboard electrical heater system, you will need to remove that one first. As with any project that involves electricity and wiring, you will need to turn the power off at the fuse box or circuit breaker, so that no electrical current goes through the unit, this should keep you safe while you are wiring and negate the need for a trip to the hospital to treat electric shock. Next, remove the retaining screw so you can get the old baseboard electrical heater system off the wall, clip the ends of the wires and place wire nuts on the ends as a safety precaution.  Once you have the old heater off the wall, remove any paneling or debris from behind the heater area. No the old heater is removed and the wall is free from debris, you are ready to install your new baseboard electrical heater system.

Then you will need to fix the new heater in place of the old one, making sure you follow all necessary safety procedures on the box.  It may pay to get a qualified professional to finfish the job if you are not sure what you are doing.