How Do You Troubleshoot An Electric Baseboard Heater?
Electric baseboard heaters are very reliable electrical devices. Over time though, the internal resistive elements that make the heat may burn out and fail. Testing or troubleshooting an electric baseboard heater is accomplished through the use of a basic ohmmeter. No electrical power needs to be on when testing the individual heating unit. A screwdriver is the only other tool needed to perform the test. Troubleshooting the heater will take just a few minutes of your time. Calculate the amount of resistance for your particular baseboard heater. All baseboard heaters are rated in wattage. A common baseboard heater will be powered by 240 VAC (volts alternating current) and output approximately 3840 watts. You must first find the amount of amperage in order to find the resistance for this type of heater. Find the amperage of any baseboard heater by dividing the output wattage by the voltage supplied to the unit (a = w/v). You can substitute your own particular baseboard heater specificati
