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Electric baseboard heating? What do I need to know purchase replacement heaters?

Question by Curious1: Electric baseboard heating? What do I need to know purchase replacement heaters?
We have electric baseboard heating that has functioned very well for many years. However, they are now starting to provide less than adequate heat or not work at all. We do not have ducting for forced air heating and cooling, and the extra insulation and attention to detail in the original contruction has meant that electric heat has not become unduly burdensome even with rising electicity costs. Any advice will be appreciated.

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Answer by aussie
replace with the same votlage and wattage rating

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Which Thermostat do you Need – Line or Low Voltage Thermostat?

Which Thermostat do you Need – Line or Low Voltage Thermostat?

How do I know if my heater uses a line voltage thermostat or a low voltage thermostat? Is there a difference between the two? Which should I use for my home? With the dramatic drop in temperature this winter season, questions about thermostats are increasing. Before you turn your heating curiosity into a heating catastrophe, make sure you understand some basic facts about line voltage thermostats and low voltage thermostats.

What is a line voltage thermostat?

Directly responsible for operating your heater’s electricity, a line voltage thermostat works on baseboard heaters, electric wall heaters, and other similar devices. These high voltage thermostats – typically powered by 120 or 240 volt ACs – are of two types:

Two-wire (single-pole) and
Four-wire (double-pole),

Does a Gas Wall heater need to be cleaned?

Question by audrey m: Does a Gas Wall heater need to be cleaned?
The pilot light won’t stay on on our gas wall heater. A serviceman came out and stated that the thermal coupler is still good, but because the unit is probably over 30 years old…that the pilot and the heating core needs to be cleaned. What does this involve?

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Answer by Robort K
do it ..it could save your life

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Q&A: What wires need to be cut from an old wall heater?

Question by wishinwitchy: What wires need to be cut from an old wall heater?
We are painting our bathroom and have an old wall heater … we want to take it off the wall but we are unsure of what to do with the electrical wires. Do you know which ones we cut? Any special instructions?

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Answer by Ivan B
you need to turn off the breaker in the circuit panel first then any can be cut. be sure you shut off the right breaker!!!!

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I need advice on a pony panel for electric baseboard heat?

Question by ty: I need advice on a pony panel for electric baseboard heat?
I have 125 amp service and want to install electric baseboard heaters….do i need to upgrade to 200 or can i install a pony panel to handle the load??

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Answer by Rick K
I say stay away from electric heat… I put one in a basement room and my bill went up over 150 bucks in just one month!! I would suggest an oil filled heater it only cost like 10bucks a month to run!!!

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What do I need to know about gas wall heaters in a home? I’m clueless…?

Question by KimberlyAnn: What do I need to know about gas wall heaters in a home? I’m clueless…?
I am buying a house that is about 55 years old. It has gas wall heaters in most of the rooms. However, the house has electric heat as well….the previous owner has it set up so that only when it gets to a particular low temp that they even kick on…I don’t like them…I think they are an eye sore and cause difficulty when trying to figure out where to put furniture. Can I put stuff in front of them? Anything else I need to know?

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Answer by Gaurav
no u cant put stuffs in front of them…………….. better u remove them…….

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Need help with Electric Baseboard Heater not working?

Question by Ada C: Need help with Electric Baseboard Heater not working?
My son’s townhouse just got re-carpeted. He has Electric baseboard heaters in every room with a separate thermostat for each room. Yesterday everything was working fine. However, yesterday he had new carpet installed in the hallway and two bedrooms. The baseboard heaters in the both of the bedrooms where the carpet was installed are now now working. We have switched the breaker on and off and turned the thermostats on and off. Nothing works. Each of the breakers has a little light on them. On all of the other breakers the light is white. On the breaker that operates the two bedrooms the breaker light is turned orange. It is 10 degrees out and my granddaughter needs heat in her room. They do not have money for an electrician. Any help?

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Answer by tommy
There is a short if the breaker is orange. It is tripped and is probably centered on the breaker. The baseboard has a wire disconnected and is grounding out. I would think. Have someone who knows about wiring look at it. Sorry. Here is a website for wiring . never wire with the breaker on…

http://www.ehow.com/way_5492372_baseboard-heater-wiring-instructions.html?ref=fuel&utm_source=yahoo&utm_medium=ssp&utm_campaign=yssp_art

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I live in a house built in 1955. I need to replace the coils in the wall heaters for two baths. Any help?

Question by Tim K: I live in a house built in 1955. I need to replace the coils in the wall heaters for two baths. Any help?

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Answer by Aaron W
Drain the water heater. Shut off the electricity to the water heater. Most have panels, unscrew the panels and depending on the model pull the heating coils out according to directions on the panel. Replace coils via the same method. Put the panels back on and turn electic back on.

It’s not difficult for a DIY project.

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What size 240v breaker do I need for 1 (one) 1500 watt electric baseboard heater the panal is already wired?

Question by Rich: What size 240v breaker do I need for 1 (one) 1500 watt electric baseboard heater the panal is already wired?
with 12/2 wire and 30amp 2 pole breaker?

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Answer by linda
1500 watts / 240 volt = 6.5 amps

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Q&A: I need to find the web site for Rite Temp propane wall heaters.?

Question by Judith H: I need to find the web site for Rite Temp propane wall heaters.?
I want to order the mounting bracket and heater fan but every site I go to is incorrect.

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Answer by Propane Guy
Are you sure the heater itself is made by Rite Temp? They make thermostats, not heaters. The heater should have a rating plate on it that lists the manufacturer’s name as well as model and serial numbers. If you give us that information we might stand a better chance of helping you. I’ve been in the propane business for 21 years and I’ve never seen a Rite Temp wall furnace…

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Line Voltage Thermostats?do I Need One?

Line Voltage Thermostats?do I Need One?

When you are preparing to install a line voltage thermostat, make sure your home is compatible with this type of system, as incorrect thermostat installment can lead to fire! If a line voltage thermostat is best for you, and you aren’t sure which one to choose, this page contains everything you need to know, so read on! A line voltage thermostat is a type of thermostat which is normally used with baseboard or radiant heating systems. It is uncommon for a line voltage thermostat to be for cooling, although they exist. Normally line voltage thermostats use 240 volts of power, but there are occasional older line voltage models which use 120 volts. The voltage power is connected to the heater directly through the line voltage thermostat causing it to turn on or off through thick wires. These thermostats have to carry the full current drawn by the heater. Line voltage thermostats are not to be confused with low voltage thermostats or used with gas heating

What size electric baseboard heater do I need?

Question by Mike D: What size electric baseboard heater do I need?
The room is about 10×13 and I have electric baseboard heat, just pulled a 6 footer out or there looking to replace it with a newer one. IS this the size I need for that area? Also, looking to go with a hydronic baseboard, I heard they are much more efficient, is that true? Thanks
More Info: house is located in CT, 2 outside walls, 2 double-pane low-e windows, walls are insulated: don’t know the rating….Above the room is an attic, below it is a garage. Thanks!

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Answer by Bill
Did it work before you pulled it out? You could replace it it an 8′. Do you have forced hot water already? If so then tieing into an existing one should be easy

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Heating and Airconditioning: What you Need to Know

Heating and Airconditioning: What you Need to Know

The HVAC system uses three closely related functions, namely, heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning. These functions are uniquely set up so that they can regulate temperature and humidity in residential homes, public offices, and other building facilities with respect to the overall design of the structures.

Heating

Most modern structures in colder regions in the world and in countries with temperate climate such as the United Kingdom usually install a heating system. This mechanism is used to regulate temperature in residential homes, public offices, and other dwellings.

The heating system can either be central or local. The most commonly used setup is the central heating system where the heating is concentrated in one area—central—and is then circulated for various heating processes and applications. Heat values of fuels are based on BTU to cubic foot measurement for HVAC.

In the central heating system,