A Guide To Replacing Your Old Baseboard Heater Covers

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A Guide To Replacing Your Old Baseboard Heater Covers

Your baseboard heater cover is designed to last a long time, but if you feel like changing your heater's appearance, improving its efficiency, or letting a decade-old cover retire, then there's nothing wrong with replacing it. The process of replacing your baseboard covers is a simple one, but you'll probably want to head into the project with a good idea of what needs to be done. Here's a guide to replacing your old baseboard heater covers, so you can replace your covers in a way that's quick, easy, and efficient.

Picking Out Your New Cover

When you're picking out a new cover, make sure you keep your heater's measurements and type — either hydronic or electric—in mind. Heaters come in different sizes and types, and these sizes and types aren't always interchangeable. Your heater's measurements include its depth and length. The depth is the width from the edge of the heater cover to the wall, while the length is how long the heater extends across the wall. If your unit comes in a non-standard size, you might need to order a custom cover and brand-new end caps in order to ensure the perfect fit.

You should also consider the different materials you can get, what you want your baseboard cover to look like, and how durable and long-lasting the particular cover is. EZSnap™ Cover's replacement baseboard heater covers are made from Epoxy powder-coated galvanized steel. They’re durable, long-lasting, and will make your home look great.

Removing the Old Cover

A guide to replacing your old baseboard heater covers wouldn't be complete without a reminder to thoroughly clean the heater's fins beforehand. This way, you can make sure it's in good working condition and doesn't require any major repairs. Cleaning will make the rest of the installation process easier. It can even help your heater run more efficiently.

When it's time to start dismantling your old cover, take off the endcaps first. This makes the rest of the removal process easier, and allows you to systematically check the rest of the heater for damage or other maintenance problems. Once the end caps are off, you can remove the faceplate and damper.

Installing the New Cover

Installing your new cover is simple. In fact, unpacking everything will probably take longer than the installation process! Make sure to closely follow any installation guidelines that are provided to you. When you're done, double-check the cover and end caps. Are they securely snapped into place? For heat to flow through the perforations on your cover, everything needs to be properly aligned.

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How to measure baseboard heaters:

Step 1
HOW TO MEASURE

Always measure left to right, and twice for accuracy

Floor to top of Fintube | EZ Snap™ Baseboard Heater Covers

Step 1: Floor to top of Wall plate

Measure the height from the floor to the top of the metal wall plate.

Follow our guide for baseboard heater cover measurement:

Any baseboard larger than 7 3/8" (188 mm) will be compatible with our standard cover.

Any measurement greater than 9 3/8" (238 mm) will fit our tall cover.

Fin Tube Height | EZ Snap™ Baseboard Heater Covers

Step 2: Bottom of Fintube to Top of Wall Plate

Measure from the bottom of the finned tube heating element to the top of the metal wall plate,

A measurement of 5 1/2" to 6 3/4" (140 mm – 172 mm) will fit our standard cover.

A measurement of 7 1/2" to 8 3/4" (191 mm – 222 mm) will fit our tall cover.

Depth | Measure | EZ Snap™ Baseboard Heater Cover

Step 3: Back Wall to Front of Fintube

Measure the distance from the wall or the metal wall plate attached to the wall, to the outside of the finned tube heating element.

Any measurement of less than 3 1/8" (76 mm) inches from the wall will fit our

standard cover.

Any measurement of less than 3 1/8" (76 mm) inches from the wall will fit our tall cover.

Step 2
DETERMINE IF BRACKETS ARE NECESSARY

Always measure left to right, and twice for accuracy

Wall Widget

EZ Snap™ Wall Widgets are used when your old or existing wall back plate has been removed or if you have to hang your new cover 1 inch or higher to bring them up to a height that will fit our installation guidelines. Just measure your overall desired height, subtract 1", drill a hole, preferably in a stud and attach it to the wall with the included screw.

Floor Fidgets

EZ Snap™ Floor Fidgets easily raise your new covers ¾ inch to compensate for any ¾ inch floor (wood, tile, or other) that has been installed any time since your baseboard heater was originally installed. May be used for any reason when the overall height has been shortened and the total height is less than 7-½ inches for standard height or 9-½ inches for the TALL height EZ Snap™ BaseBoard Covers. Just use the self-tapping screws to secure them to the top of your existing wallplate.

Wall Contraptions

EZ Snap™ Wall Contraptions are used when your wall back plate has been completely removed. EZ Snap™ Wall Contraptions receives your EZ Snap™ BaseBoard Cover and keeps your aluminum fin tube from sagging. These completely replace your wall back plate. To install, slide up from the bottom and make sure the top is at your desired height. Screw to the wall, then bend the front finger up to hold the fin tube in place.