How Do You Install An Electric Heater?
Winter is on its way and after considering other options you have chosen to install electric heat. Installing an electric baseboard heater is a simple procedure that can be done by almost anyone with the help of an electrician. Here’s how to install an electric heater and make your home warm and toasty for those cold winters. Choose a centralized location with adequate ventilation to the area you want to heat. Stay away from plumbing walls and walls with existing wires if you can. Feed the electrical cable to the place where you will install the baseboard heater. Try to use exposed areas, such as basement ceilings and attic floors, to get your cable as close as possible to the heater location. Run a separate circuit for your electric heater and thermostat installation. This will maintain the best protection from circuit overload. Have a licensed electrician inspect and approve your work. Place the thermostat away from the heat source, preferably on an opposite wall. Hook up the electri
