Yes, electric baseboard heaters can be painted.
Natural Draft Convector
Baseboard heaters are heaters that are wired into your home. They require an electrician and a dedicated circuit. They are said to be a lower cost than most heaters to install and are generally rated 5 stars! Look at the brand name Cadet.
Not really. Baseboard heaters are rated in watts. W = Amps x Volts has not changed since electricity came into being. What has changed are some of the designs of the baseboard heaters. Some heat oil in the baseboard heaters, which dissipate the heat out at a more even heat. On the market now are new types of thrermostats that pulse the baseboard heaters for a more regulated heat rather just turning them on when the thermostat calls for heat and turns them off when the thermostat is satisfied.
Electric baseboard heaters are not supposed to cause soot. However; dust settles on the elements. When the electricity is turned on, the dust will burn off. There will be a trace of soot from that dust.
Depends on the Amperage of each baseboard heater (how many watts each one draws).
My new house as electric baseboard heaters. Are they safe for pets and babies?
I am renewing my heater system because it is old. Where can I get more information on electric baseboard heaters?
wiring diagram electric baseboard heather
Natural Draft Convector
Heating device or heating element.
There are many key advantages to having electric baseboard heaters. First, they are zoned well; in other words, one only needs to turn them on in the room he/she is currently in. Second, they don't take up a lot of space.
Baseboard electric heaters are placed on the outer walls of a room in order to radiate heat towards the center of the room. They also heat up the outer walls of which usually are cooler than the inner walls.
I need some heating in my kitchen but don't have room for a radiator or a wall heater. I have been told I could have electric baseboard heaters fitted but I don't know how effective they are. What web sites could I look at to find out about them?
Baseboard heaters are heaters that are wired into your home. They require an electrician and a dedicated circuit. They are said to be a lower cost than most heaters to install and are generally rated 5 stars! Look at the brand name Cadet.
Not really. Baseboard heaters are rated in watts. W = Amps x Volts has not changed since electricity came into being. What has changed are some of the designs of the baseboard heaters. Some heat oil in the baseboard heaters, which dissipate the heat out at a more even heat. On the market now are new types of thrermostats that pulse the baseboard heaters for a more regulated heat rather just turning them on when the thermostat calls for heat and turns them off when the thermostat is satisfied.
Ten to fifteen 1000 watt baseboard heaters is equal to a 10 or 15 kilowatt electric furnace.
Electric baseboard heaters are not supposed to cause soot. However; dust settles on the elements. When the electricity is turned on, the dust will burn off. There will be a trace of soot from that dust.