Tips for Improving Your Baseboard Heater’s Efficiency

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Tips for Improving Your Baseboard Heater’s Efficiency

Even when you’re using the best heating systems, keeping your home warm can get expensive. Why not try improving your system’s efficiency and save some money in the process? If you’re the owner of a baseboard heater, try these tips for improving your baseboard heater’s efficiency.

Decrease Drafts

If your home is rather drafty, your baseboard heaters may be overcompensating to counteract the cold air that is regularly let in. Reduce the drafts from the windows and doors in your home by sealing up any cracks, especially in colder months. That way, your baseboard heaters will be able to warm the room quickly and efficiently.

Adjust Your Thermostat

To ensure your baseboard heaters are as efficient as possible, turn down your thermostat whenever you can. Baseboard heaters are known for being zone heaters, meaning each heater warms the room it is in rather than the entire house. Practice zone heating by lowering the temperatures of heaters in unused rooms. Generally, you’ll also want to lower the temperature at night or when you’re cooking or cleaning your home. This will save you money on your electricity bill and will keep you more comfortable during these activities.

Clean Baseboard Heaters Regularly

If your baseboard heaters seem to be underperforming, it could be because they need a good cleaning. Over time, dirt and dust will make their way into your heaters, blocking some of the heat from being released and forcing your heaters to work longer and harder. If you notice that your heater is dirty, vacuum out the dust and debris as best you can, then wipe it down to remove any dust on its surface. You should clean the heaters at least once a year.

Choose the Right Cover

If you have a hot water baseboard heater, you can further promote its efficiency by installing the right baseboard heater cover. Choose a baseboard cover made of quality material like steel that allows the heat to pass through and radiate throughout the room. As a bonus, a heater cover will help your baseboard heaters look more attractive.

With these tips for improving your baseboard heater’s efficiency, you’ll be able to use the warmth your baseboard heaters produce efficiently, thus saving money on your heating bill. If you choose to go the route of adding a heater cover, EZ Snap™ Covers has you covered with our cheap baseboard heater covers. Start saving energy and money in your home today!

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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.