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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.

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There are advantages of having a baseboard heater. Baseboard heaters can help keep your home warm. Baseboard heaters can help cut your heating bills down.

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Can electric baseboard heaters be painted?

Yes, electric baseboard heaters can be painted.


Are new electric baseboard heaters more economical than those made in the 1970's?

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 classified as?

Natural Draft Convector


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How can I get a baseboard heater installed easily and cheap?

Actually baseboard heaters are very easy to install yourself which will save you lots of money. If you would like to have someone else install them I would look in your local phone book under Handyman. To see the different baseboard heaters go to http://www.homedepot.com/Building-Materials-Heating-Venting-Cooling-Heaters-Baseboard/h_d1/N-aqt1Z5yc1v/h_d2/Navigation?langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053&searchNav=true

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Are new electric baseboard heaters more economical than those made in the 1970's?

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.


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