Electric Base Board
Heaters - Low Profile and Efficient Heating
Outlay Costs: Low to medium,
depending on whether you need installation
Energy Costs: Very low; Hydronic
models using a heat-transfer liquid are even more energy-efficient
Safety: Because they are often
recessed into a wall, they are extremely safe; look for built-in thermal
cut-off switches
How are Electric Baseboard Heaters different from other
heaters?
These types of heaters are the ideal room-by-room heating solution
because they are silent, energy efficient, and safe. They also require
little space and have low initial costs. Since electric baseboard heaters heat the room through convection (usually without the
help of a fan), this keeps them quiet. Safety thermal cutout protection
switches will
turn off the the baseboard heater in case of overheat, and the auto safety
feature will
reactivate the heater if the temperature returns to normal. Most of our
baseboard heaters are thoroughly tested and UL or ETL listed.
How do Electric Baseboard Heaters work?
Baseboard heaters work by using convection to take in the cold air
near the floor, warming it up, and releasing it back into the room,
where it rises. As the air gets cooled, it sinks and is taken back
into the baseboard heater to be warmed again. This
convection-powered cycle will continue until the room is at the desired
temperature, and the baseboard heater will then automatically shut off,
therefore conserving energy.
How large of an area can an Electric Baseboard Heater
heat?
Most electric baseboard
heaters range from 500 watts to 1500 watts in power, which translates to about 50 - 150
of square heating footage. Therefore, while these are not appropriate for
large areas or whole-house heating, they are great for bedrooms and hallways.
How do most people use a Electric Baseboard Heaters?
Electric baseboard heaters do not require duct work to be
installed, but they are perfect for room additions and other places where supplemental
heating is needed. These heaters are also very easy
to install, and some do not require mounting. Also, because the heating element inside
electric baseboard heaters have no moving parts, maintenance is easy. Upkeep of the unit requires minor cleaning consisting of removing
the dust and lint from the grill of the heater
