Baseboard heaters are becoming increasingly popular among homeowners and you are probably asking yourself, “What is a baseboard heater?”
These heaters are small, quiet heaters that add supplemental heat wherever they are installed.
If you are considering a baseboard heater for your home, we’re going to tell you how they can help regulate the temperature inside your home, and show you the ease with which they can be installed.
Baseboard Heaters 101
These types of heaters come in a variety of lengths to accommodate different rooms. They are generally installed below the window of the room where the additional heat is needed.
They utilize a system of hydronics that circulates warm water to keep the room cozy both radiantly and conventionally.
A baseboard heater consists of one or more pumps to circulate the water, baseboard radiators, one or more thermostats, and a series of valves including a pressure relief valve, drain valve, isolation valves, and an automatic water makeup valve.
The whole system is heated by a furnace, which brings the water up to temperature and then circulates it to the baseboard radiators by utilizing the pump.
This, in turn, releases warm air into the room. Once the water is cooled it returns to the furnace and the process repeats.
The pressure release valve protects the baseboard heaters from reaching a dangerous level of pressure build up.
The isolation valve enables partial shut off so you can turn off and work on one heating area while the rest of the system continues to function.
The water make-up valve keeps the system full of water, even when there is a leakage. It also refills the system after drainage which is, of course, what the drain valve is for.
Benefits of Having Baseboard Heaters in Your Home
Now that you know what a baseboard heater is, you may be wondering whether or not it makes sense to install a baseboard heater in you home.
These units offer many advantages over forced-air systems. Because they do not use blowers to heat the room, these heaters are much quieter. In fact, a baseboard heater is almost silent.
Another benefit is that the air comes out evenly rather than in intermittent bursts.
They are also an efficient way to heat a home. These heaters are designed to shut off automatically once your room reaches the desired temperature, thus conserving energy and money.
In addition, baseboard heaters can be operated independently so you can choose which room to heat moment-by-moment. Baseboard units are also considered one of the easiest forms of heating to install in your home.
Easy and Affordable Baseboard Heater Installation
Some baseboard heaters are mounted directly on the floor, but even those that are not mounted in this fashion are still easy to install. Installation requires no ductwork and there is little ongoing maintenance, though we offer many different electrical repair and maintenance services.
Installation is relatively fast and not overly expensive. So you can stop asking yourself, “What is a baseboard heater and why are so many people getting them?”
Instead, consider contacting Conductive Electrical Contracting for affordable and efficient heater installation today. Call NOW at (302) 319-4061 for professional baseboard heater installations you can count on.
