Articles about Heater

Testing a Ceiling Mounted Electric Heater

By Dave Rongey

Why did my electric heater stopped working? How To Test a Heater and Electrical Wiring, Possible Electrical Circuit Wiring Problem.

Adding an Electric Heater to a Home Electrical Circuit

By Dave Rongey

How to Select an Electric Heater for an Existing Circuit: Can I add an electric heater that does not require a new electric circuit or wiring? Options for Installing Electric Heaters: Using an Existing Electrical Circuit, Identify the Electrical Specifications of an Existing Circuit.

Space Heaters, Air Conditioners and Electrical Outlets

By Dave Rongey

The Problem of Sharing Outlet Circuits with Space Heaters: Can I plug a heater into an existing outlet? Space Heater Electrical Circuits.

Wiring a Thermostat Controlled Heat Unit

By Dave Rongey

How to Install a Thermostat Controlled Heating Unit: How can I wire a thermostat to maintain a constant temperature?

Electric Heaters and Circuit Safety

By Dave Rongey

How to Safely Dealing with Increased Electrical Loads – To avoid circuit overload and creating a potentially dangerous condition circuit breakers or fuses should never be removed and replaced with one that is a different type and or has a higher rating.

Installing Cadet Baseboard Electric Heaters

By Dave Rongey

How to Install a Circuit for Baseboard Heaters – Your electrical contractor will need the wiring specification sheet that is supplied with the cadet baseboard heater so he can determine what the exact circuit requirements will be.

Problem With Dimplex Electric Heater Unit

By Dave Rongey

Why a Remote Heater Control Unit May Prevent Your Dimplex Heater From Working

Electrical Question from Martin about 240 Volt Wall Heater Wiring

By Dave Rongey

Will 12-2 wire and a 20 amp breaker handle a 4000 watt 240 volt wall heater?

Home Electrical Wiring and Electrical Repairs

Please Note:
Unless otherwise posted, please refer to the following Guidelines when working on Electrical Projects:

Skill Level:
Intermediate to Advanced - Electrical Repairs and Circuit Wiring is Best Performed by a Certified Electrician or Licensed Electrical Contractor.

Electrical Tools Required:
Basic Electricians Pouch of Hand Tools, a Voltage Tester and a Multi Meter.

Estimated Time:
Depends on personal level experience, ability to work with tools, work with electrical wiring, and the available access to the project area.

Precaution:
Identify the project circuit, turn it OFF and Tag it with a Note before working with the wiring.

Important:
Modifying existing electrical circuits or installing additional electrical wiring should be done according to local and National Electrical Codes, with a permit and be inspected.