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Baseboard heaters
How do baseboard heaters work? Baseboard heaters work by passive convection. Heat is generated when electric current flows through the h  eating element. This process warms the air around the heater and creates a natural air flow without the use of a fan.The thermostat controls the heater. The unit turns on when the air temperature falls below the thermostat's set temperature. Once the set temperature is reached, the heater shuts off.Operating your baseboard heater You control the heater by setting the thermostat at your desired temperature. The heater will not warm the room faster by setting the thermostat at a higher temperature. Keep furniture, drapes, blankets etc., away from the heater to increase the heater's efficiency and prevent a possible fire hazard.You can save money by turning the thermostat down at night, when you leave your home and in rooms you are not using.After the winter heating season, turn the heaters off at the circuit breakers to prevent the heating unit from coming on unnecessarily during cool spring and fall nights. How to maintain baseboard heaters It is important to keep your baseboard heater clean. Dust build-up obstructs heat from escaping the heater;  the heater will become hot but your room will remain cold. Vacuum the heater housing and fins regularly to achieve the greatest efficiency.Calibrating your thermostat tells you what the actual temperature is and whether the thermostat is operating correctly. Mount a thermometer in a central place where the heater is located and check the thermometer's reading with that of the thermostat.Learn what your comfort zone is. When you find the lowest temperature you can be comfortable with, mark that temperature on your thermostat so you will know where to set it next time you turn the heater on. What does it cost to run Baseboard HeatersThe cost of running a baseboard heater at a 1500 watt setting for approximately 5 hours a day during a 30-day month is $9. Baseboard heater options Baseboard heaters come in different wattages. The heater should be sized to meet the heating requirements of the room where it is installed. Generally, baseboard heaters are rated at approximately 250 watts per foot of length. Troubleshooting If the heater is not working turn the thermostat on to see if the unit responds. If the heater does not respond, check the circuit breaker to see if it has tripped. If the heater still fails to work, call a certified technician to inspect the unit.
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