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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
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How are electric baseboard heaters
different from other heaters?
These heaters are the ideal room-by-room heating solution
because they're 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 aren't appropriate for large areas
or whole-house heating, they're great for bedrooms and hallways.
How do most people use a electric
baseboard heaters?
Electric baseboard heaters don't require duct work, but they're 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.
Need more product recommendations? See our
list of
recommended baseboard heaters.
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