Baseboard heaters are installed next to the floor because heat rises.
Electric baseboard heaters are also called radiant heaters. These devices work by passing electricity to a heating element, which warms the surrounding air. Because hot air rises, these heaters are located at the baseboards in your house, next to the floor, which makes for better heat circulation. Removing electric baseboard heaters isn't particularly difficult, but you must ensure that the power is shut off to the heaters before you begin work. Otherwise you would wind up with a nasty shock that could harm or even kill you.
Instructions
1. Go to the main circuit breaker to locate the circuit where your electric heater is installed. The circuit containing the heater should be labeled. Flip the switch to the off position to turn off the heater.
2. Find the junction box for the baseboard heater. This is where the electric wires are connected. It will either be to the right or left of the heater. The cover should be secured with a screw. Remove this and lift off the cover.
3. Test the terminals inside the junction box with the voltmeter to ensure that the power is off to the baseboard heater circuit. The needle should stay at the 0 indicator when you touch the terminals. If it doesn't, you cut the wrong circuit in Step 1. Try another circuit. Do not touch the terminals with your bare hands until you are sure that the power is cut off.
4. Unscrew the terminal screws with a Phillips screwdriver. Pull the wires off the screws.
5. Examine the bottom of the baseboard heater for the screws holding it in place to the wall. Remove all of these screws.
6. Insert the edge of a putty knife between the wall and the baseboard heater, starting at one end. Work your way down the heater to the other side. This will help break up any paint or caulk that might be holding it in place.
Related Posts:
Remove Baseboard Heating Casements
Baseboard casement heaters have been used to heat homes for many years. Some of the oldest models of baseboard casement heaters use electrical systems that are unsafe according to modern standards...
Paint Electric Baseboard Heaters
Protect the floor adjacent to the baseboard heater with drop cloths.If your electric baseboard heaters stand out from the rest of your home, you can help them to blend in better by coating them wi...
Removing Melted Plastic From A Baseboard Heater
Melted plastic on a board heater should be removed to avoid further damage.Baseboard heaters produce electric heat and may be used as a source of heat in many homes and businesses. Sometimes, acci...
Remove An Old Cast Iron Baseboard Heater
Baseboard heaters are a convenient alternative or supplement to furnace heating systems because they require little space. They also use much less energy than a standard furnace, which can save yo...
Remove Old Baseboard Heater Covers
Pipes are at the center of a baseboard heating system.Many older homes use a baseboard heating system to provide heat. This is a system in which hot water is pumped from the boiler in the basement...
